Vienna was founded in 500 AD and became an important city in Europe during the Baroque era. It remains the capital of Austria and is considered the world capital of music. Some of Vienna's most famous landmarks include the Vienna Opera, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Votivkirche church, Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Imperial Palace, Karlskirche church, and Mozart's monument. The Big Wheel of Vienna is one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world and the tallest in Austria. Austrian food is also referenced as being important.