A moderately large country and a member of the European Union, Austria is located in the center of the continent and surrounded by its members: Germany in the northwest, the Czech Republic in the north, Slovakia in the northeast, Hungary in the east, Slovenia and Italy in the south, and Switzerland along with Liechtenstein in the west. Bordered by countries that are culturally very different from it. Austria has a rich cultural heritage that is a blend of neighboring countries, beautiful alpine houses and villages, beautiful baroque palaces and buildings, imperial history, and musical heritage. Due to the magnificent scenery, Austria is one of the most scenic countries in the world, where the beauty of nature and the importance of culture meet and balance. Starting from the equally shocking snow-clad mountains of Austria up to the picturesque old-world Travertine paths of Vienna. Let me take you on a tour of the Austrian mountains, explore the buildings and structures that decorate Austria’s face, experience the Austrian empires, listen to the great Austrian musicians, and taste Austrian foods. Get acquainted with that part of the world that sets Austria apart as a unique and distinguished place.