Travel Reference
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Understand Austria
Contemporary Austria has one of the world's highest standards of living. But what's on
the minds of ordinary Austrians today?
Austria was once the last word in global politics and power. Travel the historical contours
of the nation.
From sugary baroque to upbeat contemporary design - explore the masters and their mas-
terpieces.
Colourful frescoes, Klimt and the expressionists vie for attention with Mozart, Haydn,
Falco, Naked Lunch and others in music.
Life in all its known and notorious forms is played out in Austria's coffee houses, the liv-
ing rooms of the nation.
Austrians hike, climb, ski and cycle them, or they cruise them in cable cars for magnifi-
cent views.
