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the grounds—and the people of Vienna were so elated that they erected a bronze
statue to his memory.
The Viennese like to eat well. Choose from a dazzling array of eateries from
stand-up snack bars and simple little pubs, known as Beisel, to ethnic specialties
and gourmet restaurants. Since good food deserves good libation, try the tasty and
strong Austrian beer or some of Austria's great vintages. These are bottled and
aged; but young, fresh wine is rushed to the taverns, where locals and visitors alike
consume it as though it might lose its freshness between sips.
Since Hungary accepts Eurail passes, many Eurail travelers transit Vienna on
through trains such as the Wiener Walzer without stopping. Take advantage of the
frequent rail service, and stop for a few hours in Vienna en route to Budapest. Bag-
gage can be stored in the Gepackaufbewahrung (temporary baggage storage fa-
cility) in the Westbahnhof main concourse level.
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