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When visiting a new country, it’s a good idea to be able to learn a few phrases of the local dialect. This will help you interact well with the locals and even make some new friends. 

When in Vienna, travelers should learn to use formal greetings when meeting a local. You can say “Gruss Gott” or Guten Morgen/Tag/Abend” depending on the time of day you’re going to use this. It’s also customary to return the greeting when you are greeted first or the salutation. 

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Vienna adds another feather in its cap as it earned the second spot in the list of most liveable cities for 2015. The London-based Monocle which is a culture and lifestyle magazine gave the title to Vienna. 

Monocle magazine has been comparing the quality of life among the world’s international cities since 2007. It ranks cities based on a number of factors such as local public transport, affordable housing, crime rate and favorable business climate. Subjective factors are also taken into account such as joy of live, vibrating nightlife and tolerance. 

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On city roads, the traffic lights are normal installations people see every day. But if you’re Vienna, you will be amazed to see their different kind of traffic lights for pedestrians. 

Instead of the usual pedestrian stick man figure people are very familiar of, the Austrian capital this year installed new traffic lights focusing on gays. They feature a couple (man and woman), two women and two men and were designed for use during gay-friendly events. 

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Not many people may be aware that Vienna is home to one unique tree specie. The chequer tree is an ancient and very rare tree that can be found in Brand-Laaben in the Vienna Woods. 

Also known as Elsbeerbaum in German, this tree bears fruit particularly between the months of May and September. 

Visitors in Vienna who would like to learn about the culture of this chequer tree and taste the fruit should join a hiking tour. It is even recommended that you spend a night there for a unique experience. 

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If you’re in Vienna and are looking for a place to unwind and enjoy fantastic views, there are many to choose from. Keep in mind that being on top of a place is the best way to savor wonderful views of nature and the entire city. 

In Vienna, the rooftop is one place that offers amazing city views. Hotels and bars have hence, it’s best to check them out with your partner or friends. 

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Each year in May, Vienna holds a series of free and guided walking tours exploring the city’s neighborhoods called Jane’s Walks. This is part of an international festival in honor of an American urbanist by the name of Jane Jacobs. 

The walking tours explore the Austrian capital’s vineyards, some of the ugliest buildings as well as the old passages and backyards. This year marks the second time Vienna takes part in the yearly event that aims to honor the activism of Jacobs and her efforts geared towards a community-based approach to city building. 

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Owing to its green program that covers the transportation sector, Vienna has been declared Europe’s third most sootfree city. Among 23 cities in the European continent, the Austrian capital scored high for its environmental efforts such as in fighting air pollution. 

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