Vienna ranks right at the top of my list of elegant European cities. Once the capital of the mighty Habsburg empire, this imperial city has an enduring grandeur and an easy livability that I admire.

European travel expert Rick Steves knows a lot about getting the most for your tourist dollar, including by embarking on this DIY tour of the sites in Vienna.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vienna's colourful Praterviertel. Daniela David/dpa St. Steven's Cathedral, Belvedere Palace, the Albertina art museum, the Opera ...

Vienna has joined a growing list of European cities seeking to attract lesbian and gay tourists who are expected to remain willing to spend on travel while other recession-hit travelers cut back. City ...