History of Vienna
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First lets start with the history of this city ...
After the World War One, Vienna became the federal capital in 1918 and a federal state (Bundesland) in 1922.,..Adolf Hitler marched into Austria in 1938.
World War Two followed with devastating results for Vienna. The capital was bombed many times, and many valuable buildings were destroyed, some of which were be repaired or replaced after 1945.
The National Contract was signed in Schloss Belvedere in 1955, and the occupational forces of Russia, Great Britain, USA and France left Austria. From this point on, Austria was a free, neutral state.
The Vienna [Wien - as called by locals] is a city of history and mainly Art , Music and Culture , ... where you will find numerous of Palaces , Music Theaters, Operas and Museums in every place.
Transportation and Shopping
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The city as like other European stats has a very good Transportation system and moving from one corner of city to the other will take not more than 40min and with it well connected Underground fast metro trains coupled with Trams,Buses on the above.
A single day [24hr] pass will cost anywhere around 5 Euros and it is ideal to get 24hr pass than single ticket which will cost 1.8 Euros .. if longer stay required then it is advisable to weekly pass which cost merely 14 Euros.
Shopping is luxurious and expensive here .. apart from food items ..from cloths to fancy items .. everything is costly compare to other states.. main shopping areas are ..city center
If the Ringstrasse is the pulse of the city, the Innere Stadt (the old city) is the heart. This is where the city’s main attractions are located, and since it is a pedestrian zone, it is also a great place to stroll. For an overview, climb the bell tower of the 450-ft-/137-m-high St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The cathedral, built in 1258, is easily identifiable by the zigzag pattern of its roof tiles. Between St. Stephen’s and the State Opera House is Karntnerstrasse, Vienna’s main shopping street. Nearby is the Albertina museum, which houses more than 200 000 drawings (works by Albrecht Durer among others). At another corner of the old city is the Hofburg Palace, a massive complex that contains the Burgkapelle (the chapel where the Boys Choir sings Mass), the Stallburg (where the Spanish Riding School performs on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings), the Imperial Treasuries (Habsburg Crown Jewels), and the elaborate Austrian National Library.[extract from www.world66.com]
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Places to Visit
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Anchor Clock (Ankeruhr)
The Anchor Clock was built between 1911 and 1917 after the plans of the painter Franz von Matsch. It is situated on the oldest square of Vienna and represents a typical Art Nouveau design.
Belvedere Palace
The two magnificient palaces on the Belvedere grounds lie in the middle of a splendid park. They were constructed for Prince Eugene of Savoy by J.L. von Hildebrandt, a famous Baroque architect.
Danube Tower & Danube Island
If you want to enjoy a magnificent view over Vienna this is the right place to go. The Viennese affectionately call the tower "Concrete needle". It is 352 meters high and was built within 20 months!
Haas House
Haas House is one of the most exciting buildings in Vienna and's pride. Images of St. Stephen's Cathedral reflected by the straight glass facade of Haas House are a popular motif.
Hofburg
The Hofburg was orignially a medieval castle, but today only the castle chapel remembers of its medieval past. The Hofburg was extended to a magnificent residence when the Habsburg's power increased.
Karlskirche
Karlskirche is the biggest cathedral in Baroque style north of the Alps. Building commenced in 1715 following plans of famous Austrian Baroque architect Johann Fischer von Erlach.
Naschmarkt
There is quite a number of markets where you can buy fresh vegetable and asorted tidbits. But Naschmarkt is arguably more than that: it is a Viennese institution dating back to the 16th century.
Ring Boulevard
The Vienna Ring Boulevard is 4 kilometres long and circles centre. The construction of the Ring Boulevard was initiated by Emperor Franz Joseph I in December 1857.
Prater
The Prater is Vienna's most popular fun fair. Here one can enjoy a great view from the giant Ferris wheel, and one can do sports and relax in the area of forest land and fields.
Schönbrunn Palace
The Palace with its surrounding buildings and the huge park is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Austria. It was generally used as the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers.
Schönbrunn zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo is the world's oldest and only baroque zoo. The Schoenbrunn Zoo is situated in the south-eastern part of the Habsburgs' summer residence and was built in 1760.
Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School is the oldest and last Riding School in the world where classic dressage is still practised in its purest form. This Institute was founded in 1572.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral is situated in centre, and for centuries it has been the heart of Vienna. It is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was built in 1147.
Vienna Opera House (Oper)
The Vienna Opera House is situated in the frist district of Vienna at the southern end of the Kärntnerstrasse. August von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll built the Court Opera House from 1861 to 1869.
Before i head back to India i got a good opportunity to experience the snow here .. as this time the snow started little late .. but overall i really enjoyed the stay here
I spent most of the time walking the entire city on foot .. and trust me its not big city like Bangalore which u can't cover ..
At the end of the day .. all i can say is Vienna is most Historical cultural city..with very beautiful architecture and a good tourist attraction.
PS: Few of the lines were extracted from online
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