The capital of Austria, Vienna sits on the banks of the Danube River and not surprisingly is a top tourist destination. This romantic city boasts a superb array of major tourist attractions, from magnificent palaces such as the Belvedere or Schonbrunn to the Danube Tower offering splendid views over Vienna. Art and culture have long been a tradition in this vibrant city as has music with the city having many concert halls such as the Vienna Opera House or the Viennese Conservatory. Vienna is also a great place for shopping the prime shopping street being Mariahilfer Strasse which boasts hundreds of shops and boutiques.