Vienna is the embodiment of culture and peace aristocratism. Nowhere classical music does not sound so melodic, so chocolate is not sweet and architecture is more impressive. Vienna is the cultural heart of Europe.
Paris – Imperial culture, what impresses Vienna? If the name itself sounds not sufficiently attractive, it certainly palette of cultural and historical attractions, events and traditions will grab your heart within a few minutes of your stay. Not accidentally called the largest and main city of Austria, the European cultural capital – there are about 70 theaters, four operas, several music stages and over 100 museums, countless festivals are arranged in different fields of art and organize noisy celebrations in the open accompanied with a very traditional, classical and modern music and entertainment. Vienna has an animated atmosphere, which may be worth it given the definition of “Western model of grace.” It is not only the capital and largest city of Austria, but is a major economic, political and social centers of the old continent. Part of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, the successor of turbulent history and a measure of living standards, Vienna continues to be among the top destinations in Europe.
Vienna is located in northeastern Austria, at the foot of the Alps on both banks of the Danube. It is 65 km from the capital of Slovakia – Bratislava, about 200 km from the capital of Hungary – Budapest and about 1100 km from Sofia. Continental moist air provides hot summers and cold winters, but throughout the year the weather is variable with frequent but brief rain. Paris consists of 23 districts located in a circular clockwise direction. About 15 km from the town is Schwechat International Airport, as well as air, to Vienna can be reached by train, car and boat.
Although the history of Vienna to be connected primarily with the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, though the existence of the city dates back to around 500 BC. The form of a Celtic settlement. During 15 years BC. Romans used it as a protection path of the advancing Germanic tribes from the north. Vienna growing importance of the Middle Ages in the case secrecy capital of the Roman Empire. In the XIII century, there is established a dynasty Babenbergite and in 1440 – the Habsburg. Between 1485 and 1490 the city was occupied by Hungary in 1804 became the capital of the Austrian Empire and remains so in the formation in 1867 Austro Hungarian Empire. Its true zenith reached Vienna in the second half of XIX century, after the First World War became the capital of the First Austrian Republic. After several decades of rise and fall, frequent change of political regime and German supremacy, after the Second World War she returned to Vienna the status of capital of an independent country, while continuing to participate actively in international relations, became the center of the United Nations and chosen as the headquarters of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Vienna was the best city for life in 2009.
To explore and see all the sights of Vienna surely you will need more than a few days stay. Fortunately programmed location of the town such as tourist attractions are located close to each other and to the more remote you can move quickly and easily, thanks to the excellent transport network improvement works. Vienna – Imperial culture easiest will be to go from the actual center of Paris – there step after step (starting from the National Opera) you can enjoy the most significant public buildings, turned into a symbol of Austrian culture and statehood. One after another to have Opera, large city park (Volksgarten) with the monument of the great composer Mozart, Emperor Complex Hofburg, the Parliament (with Greek classical architecture) a statue of the goddess Pallas Athena in front, City Hall, Burgtheater (Burgtheatur – the second most oldest in Europe), the State University and National Theatre (Volkstheater). Perhaps more attention should be sub-imperial complex Hofburg. Titled palace where the Emperor had been dormant, is one of three palaces – symbols of Vienna – Hofburg “,” Cathedral “and” Belvedere “. Since their construction in the XIII century it was the residence of several managerial dynasties (to 1918) and is now officially registered in the Austrian president. Besides the palace complex belonging to the Museum of the legendary Empress Sissi, the Museum of Art and Natural History Museum, Austrian National Library, Art Gallery “Albertina” (one of the most important repositories in the world of art by over 1 million artifacts), Presidential Office , Church St. Augustine and the museum district (an area of 60,000 square meters in the baroque style, were collected masterpieces of modernism and Austrian Expressionism). Labyrinth of buildings intertwined with extensive areas of the park will immerse you in the medieval past of Vienna.
National Opera starts and one of the biggest pedestrian street in Vienna Kertnershtrase, which will take you directly to another symbol of Venice – Gothic Cathedral of St. Stephen. The magnificent building was built of limestone, occupies an area of 3500 square meters, has two towers and 23 bells. The south tower (which the Austrians call pet “Steffi”) is open to tourists, but from its summit (137 m height) reveals dizzying view over the city. Raised in the heart of the city back in the XII century, refurbished twice and witnessed countless dramatic historical events, the church today – mother of Vienna is the seat and his arhipiskop – Christophe Shonborn. Another palace – a symbol of Vienna “Cathedral” or otherwise – this was the summer residence of Empress Sissi. Baroque castle built in the XVI century and testifying to the power and wealth of the Habsburgs, functions as a museum of 60 years of XX century the most attractive area for tourists, however, is vast park to the palace, created the idea of the great Roman Emperor Maximilian II. Is divided into several zones, each with a different theme – “Sissy gardens, palm house, desert house, Roman ruins and the oldest zoo in the world (opened in 1752). Palace Cathedral is one of the main attractions of Vienna tourist, especially during summer months.
The third palace is a symbol of the Vienna Belvedere. Built in the beginning of XVIII as a residence of the Prince of Savoy, in 1752 it was bought by the Empress Maria Theresia, and which gives him that name. Palace complex consists of two parts – upper and lower Belvedere and the large park. Today there are houses the Austrian Gallery, whose treasure belongs to the richest collection of paintings of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Tour of Vienna can not end without a visit to one of the most popular amusement parks in the world – “Prater” and its symbol – the giant Ferris wheel Riyzenrad. Designed back in 1897 for the 50 th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I, more than a century its 15 cabins, rising to a height of 65 meters are not only memorable for visitors to Vienna, but has repeatedly been chosen as the decor film productions. Over 200 other attractions in amusement park does satisfy the most fastidious taste, and some of them operate year round. If you want to refer and a romantic souvenir from Vienna, the perfect place for this is the calm coast of the Blue Danube. In summer it is a center of nightlife and daytime turns into a makeshift beach, covered with bars. In the main attraction cold days there is 252 m high tower. One of two elevators will lift for about 45 seconds to 170 th meter. There, from the rotating restaurant will impress the unforgettable picture of Venice at sunset.
Tour of Vienna is certainly a lot more hidden places and pleasures of these visits. The real charm of the town can not describe in words. It must be seen to feel, to experience personally.
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