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Vienna

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  Vienna the Imperial capital of Austria that sits on the Danube river is a city that offers a unique blend of traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is also famous for its cultural heritage and events alongside its coffee houses and wine taverns all mixed together to provide a special Viennese charm. How to get there By Air Vienna International Airport is situated 11 miles south east of the city and has excellent links across Europe and beyond with many international carriers having routes here.  Getting from the airport to the city center is relatively easy with good transport links. You can take the City Airport Train direct between the two or the public S7 train service which also has a airport stop. There is also a frequent airport bus service and of course taxis services including Uber. Rail The main rail station in Vienna is Wien Hauptbahnhof and this modern hub has excellent connections across Europe with most of the continents major rail providers offering se...

Bratislava a old world jewel

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  Bratislava the capital of Slovakia is situated in the south west of the country on the banks of the Danube and in the foothills of the Little Carpathian mountains. This small city which is home to  425 000 people has throughout its history due to its location been of strategic importance. It is today a growing modern city however its true beauty can be seen in its jewel of a old town with the Castle of Bratislava at its heart. How to get there. Bratislava airport is situated approx 9 km  North East of the city and is by comparison a fairly small international airport it has decent connections with most European countries.  To get from the airport the easiest way is by taxi however there is also a airport bus. (Bus No 61) However Bratislava is also served by the larger Vienna International Airport which is in fact just over a hour away by train. Plus Vienna has a much greater number of destinations to connect from than Bratislava Airport.  With the city being o...