Globe Trekker: Vienna
Vienna is the capital of Austria and lies at the heart of central Europe. Known as the city of music, it is the birthplace of the waltz and the resting place of Beethoven. This grandiose city once controlled most of Europe, but is now better known for its enviable collections of historic and artistic treasures.  Traveler Ian Wright begins his trip at the Hofburg Palace, once home to the famous Hapsburg dynasty. He then heads for the cities cemetery which lays rest to over two and a half million people. After a look around the Freud Museum he heads out of town to learn Mauthausens gruesome past. Returning to Vienna he ends his journey at one of the cities famous balls.  Along the way... - Explore the city on a bicycle  - Admire the world's largest emerald  - Pay homage at the graves of Schubert, Brahms and Beethoven  - Soak up the atmosphere at the weekend flea market