Austria - VIENNA
The capital of Austria and former historical metropolis of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is situated in the Danube Valley at the foot of the Vienna Forest Mountains. Vienna offers a colourful mosaic of historical heritage and present day life. The most famous sites of Vienna are the Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen Cathedral, and the Prater Entertainment Centre with its well known Giant Wheel. Visitors will enjoy Vienna's typical Grinzing wine restaurants and famous Sacher Cake with "Vienna" coffee in many cafés. Visitors can see the famous Lipizan Horse School and take a ride in one of the city's numerous fiacres.

Czech Republic - PRAGUE
The capital city of the Czech Republic is a historic monument on which all cultural epochs left their mark. It is a political, social a cultural centre of European significance. The town underwent great development during the reign of Emperor Charles IV and from that time there survive a number of churches (the cathedral of St Vitus was founded at that time), monasteries, houses. A university - the Carolinum - was established and the stone bridge, now known as Charles Bridge, was built. During the Renaissance period ostentatious palaces were erected, mainly in the Lesser Town, as well as further churches. In the 19th century the town expanded quickly, the number of inhabitants increased, and it began to spread and become modernised. Monumental buildings of that period include the National Theatre and the National Museum. In the 20th century the town spread to further territory and underwent somewhat less sensitive development (modern housing developments, public buildings, bridges, etc.). The renovation of the historic core was, on the whole, a success and the Historic Town Reserve comprises more than 200 listed buildings.