This is probably the most important landmark in downtown Vienna. With a metro station located right beside it and a major tourist square right in front of it, it’s one of those places that after a few hours walking around the center of the town you’ll be able to find with your eyes closed. The surrounding square is a hotspot for street performers, vendors and street artists, giving a very picturesque setting to one of the most unique Romanesque churches in the World. The township of Vienna spends a lot of money keeping its major landmark in excellent shape, which may lead to part of it being covered by scaffolding. Fortunately, the Austrians were clever enough to cover the scaffolding with a lifelike picture of what they’re renovating, so you’ll always get the feel of what you’re missing.

With the multitude of tour buses and low-cost flights to Vienna that arrive at the city at every hour, the church is constantly being visited by tourists, which may at times disturb the devout that go there to pray in those awesome surroundings. So please keep that in mind when visiting it. Also don’t forget to take a peek at the catacombs, which are truly amazing.

Visiting any European country promises a full itinerary. You can drive around Barcelona, Milan or Paris and be in awe with the different works of art scattered all over the place — sculptures by the masters and modern architecture. Historical structures are also admiringly preserved.

You can immerse yourself in the continent’s rich culture one day, and enjoy the breathtaking beaches the next. If shopping is your therapy, then visit Europe. It is the cradle of fashion civilization. The people here breathe and speak fashion.

Maximize your vacation and grab the opportunity of educating yourself further. Visit as much museums as you can. This is where the most rare art collections are housed. If you are spiritual, you can visit Rome or Lourdes. Although these places are cramped with tourists, you will never feel that your belief is being commercialized.

You can never feel guilty splurging while vacationing in Europe. But having a tight budget is still no excuse for not enjoying the continent. Public transportation is cheap and back packing is a common occurrence. Accommodations are also traveller friendly. There are all kind of hotels that cater to back packers, socialites, group tourists, and family vacationers.

Do not deprive yourself of your dream vacation, visit Europe while you can.