Vienna is such an amazing city for so many reasons. It is very international, the people are friendly, the food is good, and the history is rich. But above all, it has some of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. From Stephansdom to Schönbrunn to the Museumsquartier, this city has more amazing buildings to look at than any other city I have ever been in.

I remember during my first time in Vienna, my girlfriend and I just spent an entire day walking from one place to another, looking around a corner and seeing yet another building that was somehow even more beautiful than the last. “Ok let’s just walk over and see that one and then we will go back” we kept on saying, as we walked to building after building, filling our hearts and minds with the old beauty of empires and royal families that once were.

Once upon a time, these fantastic palaces were only ever viewed by the aristocratic elite, but now they are open for everyone to see and enjoy. Walking down the streets of Vienna, one truly feels privileged to live in a time where everyone, regardless of their social class or economic background, can enjoy the beauty of these magnificent buildings. And to me, that is what makes the beauty of Vienna truly breath taking. It serves as a reminder of how things once were, while simultaneously showing us all how lucky we are to be alive today in a more egalitarian and just society.