By Christian Brandstätter, Andreas J. Hirsch and Hans-Michael Koetzle

Cover Photo Courtesy of Taschen

Vienna is that beautiful city in the world that combines drama and elegance in the most unique of ways. This heavenly city on the Danube is synonymous with vast palaces and imperial grandeur – but this is not all! It’s also home for the coffee house culture, epicurean tradition, delicate and daring music, art and design. Before booking your ticket to this Austro-Hungarian Empire, here is a book that will make you fall in love with it even before visiting!

Through photographs from the last 175 years, this volume traces the evolution of Vienna from imperial capital to modern metropolis. It takes you on a visual journey through times and places, and gives you a glimpse at its cultural and historical trends. Not only will you get to discover the city’s great landmarks, but also its lesser-known corners and their history.

After a visual journey through the land’s history, the book ends with recent pictures of today’s Vienna – where rich history and contemporary culture coexist to make this place one of Europe’s most attractive destinations.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad