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Overview
The capital of Austria , Vienna is famous for its music and architecture. The city lies in the northeastern corner of Austria , along the Danube River. Surrounding this area is a circular road called the Ringstrasse, which islined with grand buildings , monuments , and parks. The skyline is still dominated by the spire of St . Stephen's Cathedral and by the giant Ferris wheel in the city's chief park , the Prater. Another notable site in Vienna is the Hofburg , which is a large complex of buildings.

It consists of a number of buildings , of various periods and styles , enclosing several courtyards; the oldest part dates from the 13th century and the latest from the end of the 19th. It is also the home of the Imperial Treasury , where crowns and jewels of the former empire are on display. Most of the city's population is Roman Catholic. Vienna is the cultural center of Austria and one of the world capitals of music. Operas , concerts , and theatrical performances have played a major part in Viennese life for centuries. The city is well-known for music in part because of the many famous composers who lived and worked there. Although commerce and industry form the base of Vienna's economy , government and public administration on all levels is also a major employer in the Austrian capital .Tourism is also an important economic activity with some two million travelers visiting the city annually.