Laidback Vienna Is Indian Honeymooner's Paradise

NEW DELHI: For Nidhi and Rohan Nanda, who have just tied the knot, choosing the perfect honeymoon destination was perhaps the toughest decision. With fingers crossed, Vienna was picked on a friend's recommendation and a week in the quaint city proved to be the perfect ending to their elaborate wedding.

"There were so many suggestions from all corners but we wanted a place that was not only beautiful, but elegant and offered a historical experience. So, Vienna was chosen on a friend's recommendation and it was the best decision of our lives," a gleeful Rohan told IANS.

The city's relaxed and laidback attitude was the perfect getaway after many tiring weeks of preparations and celebrations that are associated with Indian weddings, especially in the north, said Nidhi.

The Austrian capital - in the heart of Europe - is one of the country's nine federal states and is home to around 1.8 million people. Boasting of palaces, monuments, cathedrals, parks and vineyards, it's a city where ancient churches stand beside contemporary glass buildings.

Kunsthistorisches Museum, which houses perhaps the world's largest collection of paintings, is the most prominent museum in the city along with the Belvedere and the Leopold in the MuseumsQuartier.

Then, the Ringtrasse, a circular boulevard of over five kilometres that has grand buildings and manicured gardens on either side entices the travellers to take a long walk and experience the rich history of the city.

Also known as the 'City of Music' Vienna has 50 theatres, including four opera houses.

And for those who love to shop, the posh first district in the old city is the most sought after address.

Among the popular markets are Naschmarkt, the city's largest, which offers a mix of Viennese and international specialties.

This perfect blend of "history, culture and nature" is what brings tourists in droves to the city, says Sharat Dhall, president of online travel portal Yatra.com.

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