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Arena comprises old graffiti-covered factory buildings.

Arena is one of Vienna's top music venues. It regularly fills its three small indoor music halls with different bands. The larger hall has recently hosted performances by Editors, Rufus Wainwright, and the Decemberists. The smaller Drei Raum (three room) bar and lounge area recently housed a performance by John Vanderslice. In the summer, bands perform on a large outdoor stage, which ...

Try one of Fresco's monster burritos.

New within the past few months, Fresco Grill is making its spicy presence known in Vienna's 9th district. It offers a small but sensational menu of California-Mexico border food, including fat made-to-order burritos, nachos, tacos, and taco salads. The chicken burrito comes full of veggies (including jalapenos if requested), savory beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, seasoned chunks of grilled chicken, and a ...

Front view of the Votivkirche.

The English-speaking community at Vienna's Votivkirche offers several Catholic Masses during Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, Mar. 20, a Mass will be held at 7pm in a small church called the Seminarykirche located at Boltzmanngasse 7. The Good Friday service on Mar. 21 will take place at the Votivkirche at 7pm. An Easter Vigil will also be held this year on Saturday, Mar. ...

Hand-decorated eggs fill the center of the market square.

In the final days before Easter, be sure to check out the Freyung Easter market. The market inhabits a small cobblestone plaza in the first district (near Stephansdom city center) and is authentic, cozy, and rustic in its aesthetics and offerings. The focal point of the market is the huge display area of hand-decorated eggs for sale in the ...

Unique painted eggs line the market stalls.

One of Vienna's more quaint Easter markets can be found at the Am Hof plaza in the first district near the Stephansdom cathedral. The Am Hof market specializes in art and antiques and has something for everyone. Shoppers can peruse cool retro toys, handmade folk clothing and jewelry, and antique tools, coins, and kitchen gadgets. A vast number of hand-decorated eggs ...

Hundreds of hand-decorated eggs are for sale.

Last weekend, Vienna's cherished Easter markets opened for the days leading up to Easter. One of the most impressive markets can be found at the Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can shop for unique handmade toys, decorations and food items. Similar to the famed Schönbrunn Christmas Market but smaller in scale, the Easter market consists of several rustic market stalls selling quaint seasonal items like ...

The Jeunesse entrance is housed in the Musik Verein.

Just as Mozart entertained Austria's royal family as a child, talented young musicians continue to captivate audiences in Vienna. In fact, Jeunesse, an organization based solely around musical performances by children and young adults, has existed in Vienna for more than 50 years. The non-profit organization schedules concerts in Vienna and other participating Austrian cities starring some of ...

The ComDiaChay is tasty and vegetarian.

SAPA restaurant is a convenient lunch stop after a bout of shopping on Vienna's store-laden Mariahilferstrasse. The restaurant serves healthy Asian food using fresh ingredients and artful presentation to create a delicious dining experience. The spring rolls (Frühlingsrolle €4.20) or vegetarian spring rolls (FrühlingsrolleChay €3.90) are an excellent way to start the meal. They are clean and light on the tongue, but ...