Even the trees are decorated for christmas

Last day in Vienna

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December 22nd 2008
Today was our bonus day in Vienna. We took it easy, having a sleep in this morning and then sauntering into town for a spot of shopping and more sightseeing. We went back to the main Christmas market to have a proper look (although didnt buy anything except some excellent sausages), and also stumbled across another excellent market between more beautiful buildings (everywhere you look in this ci ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more