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Austria Offers The Best Shops For Design Lovers; Reasons Why Visitors Flock Vienna Revealed

Austria is known to be at the cutting edge of everything that concerns the art and design. In fact, the streets of Vienna provides a sense of a real life fairy tale, given its stunning architecture and cobbled lanes. Offering a glimpse of the traditional Viennese design and art, a number of stores in this country are a favorite spot for design lovers.

Located in an old glass factory in Austria, Die Glasfabrik is reported to be a shrine that keeps the past seems alive, with its two warehouses that are filled with antique treasures. Every piece of furniture has been chosen for its appeal, its story and its ability to get the interest of any true lover of antique design.

Austria also boasts of a concept shop that specializes in a minimalist, contemporary accessories, interior design, arts, and crafts. The items in Volta Shop are believed to have a serene quality that is only found in the best design.

Meantime, a must see restaurant in Austria called Figlmüller has different things to offer such as contemporary atmosphere and impressive lighting. Reports also suggest that the restaurant offers Austrian schnitzel dish, which is larger than a dinner plate and definitely worth the price, Forbes reported.

Austria, meanwhile, received numerous guests that flocked specifically to the city of Vienna for the outdoor Christmas markets that date back to the 17th century but are now on every block in the city. However, there are still a lot of tourist destinations that have, in fact, made Vienna as the number one city to live in the world.

In Vienna, Austria, there are imperial palaces like the Habsburg's summer residence Schönbrunn and contemporary art galleries that display the works of famous Viennese artists in a museum quarter, Sputnik International reported. Coffee shops and cakes are also some of the reasons why visitors seem to be compelled to visit the city. Watch Vienna Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia here: