This time I want to introduce you a series of articles ''One day in ...'' It will cover such countries as Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic.This article will focus on Austria and namely Vienna.(in German is Wien).
Vienna (German: Wien) - the capital of Austria. Is one of the nine Austrian lands, surrounded by the territory of another land - Lower Austria. Population - 1,714,000 people (2011), together with the suburbs - about 2.3 million. Vienna is the third city - the seat of the United Nations after New York and Geneva. Vienna area is 415 km ². Thus, Vienna is the smallest federal state of Austria. The city is located in the north-eastern part of Austria at the foot of the Alps, 60 km from the border with Slovakia. Through the city flows the Danube. Historically, the city developed in the south of the Danube, but in the last two centuries, Vienna has grown on both sides of the river. The shape resembles the Vienna is Circle, crossed the Danube River. Since the days of the Roman Empire city expanded in concentric circles. Its central part , so called. "Inner city" (German: Innere Stadt), almost coincides with the administrative boundaries of the 1st District of the city .Ring is an annular chain of boulevards. History 1857 Ring began when Emperor decided to destroy the fortifications are useless. Hyurtel , forming a concentric circle around the ring , appeared in 1890 . He absorbed the surrounding villages. For Hyurtelem is so called. "Red Vienna" ( workers' quarters built by the socialist government in 1923-1934 gg.).Vienna is the center of the Austrian group (dialect) German. Austrian dialect spoken by all inhabitants of the city, it is in their vocabulary close to the Bavarian dialect (Bavarian language), sometimes with a considerable amount of linguistic borrowing period Habsburg monarchy, especially in the Czech and Hungarian.
In Vienna, a well-developed public transportation. Its basis is :Network speed train S-Bahn, which is subject to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB);Viennese underground U-Bahn, trams and buses that make up the company Wiener Linien;local railway Vienna- Baden (Badner Bahn);speed trains City Airport Train (CAT), coming from the international airport to the center of Vienna Schwechat ;other private bus lines .Tram connections in Vienna existed since 1865 and now has about 179 km of railway track. Thus, in Vienna, is one of the oldest and longest tram network in the world. In 1898 was opened connection speed trains Stadtbahn, which is now known as the U-Bahn and S-Bahn. Bus started working in Vienna from 23 March 1907. City Centre - pedestrian zone, which is the only mode of transport - cab.
In Vienna, the UN is an international center - VIC. The Vienna Opera House - one of the most famous in the world. Hundertvasserhaus - a masterpiece of the architect Hundertwasser. Hofburg - the residence of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Belvedere Palace - a magnificent baroque palace complex. Parliament House in Austria - one of the best examples neohreku in Europe. It is also known great curiosities (Kunstkamera), which by the way was opened last year, Vienna Theatre "Urania". In Vienna, a high concentration of museums such as the Museum of the History of Art, Albertina - one of the greatest art museums in the world and others.
This is my article is not a scientific study or thesis. I will not bore you with the history, dates, deadlines. I believe that if you want everyone can find this information in the relevant literature. I want to show Vienna as I saw it :) So now we'll start our trip a wonderful city of Vienna. Are you ready? I think so)
Maria Theresa Platz is a large square in the center of Vienna, which is connected to the Ringstrasse and the museum quarter with its Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the former imperial stables. On both sides of the square are two identical buildings, which are among the most famous museums in the Austrian capital - Museum of Natural History and Museum of Art History. These two buildings are identical, they differ only sculptural decoration of facades of buildings.
Museums of Natural History and Art History area framed Mary - Theresa in the center of which is a statue of the empress of Austria-Hungary, after which the area was named.
Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the former Imperial stables and contains a collection of works by contemporary artists. All three museums are important tourist attractions of Vienna, which attract many tourists in the Austrian capital.
Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the most beautiful palace complexes in the Austrian capital. This palace at the time of the Austrian and Austro-Hungarian empires was the official winter or urban residence of the emperor and his family. In fact most of the year the yard was just in the Hofburg. After World War II Hofburg became the official residence of the President of the Republic of Austria. This palace is grandiose, among its more than 2,500 halls and rooms are allocated rooms and libraries staterooms.
History Hofsburg palace began in the Middle Ages , when in place of the palace there was the castle, which was the residence of the rulers of the Austrian lands in this period of history . Since then, modern palace complex preserved chapel in Gothic style and the building of the royal treasury. With the arrival of the Habsburgs to the throne of Austria , the Hofburg has steadily expanded and changed its appearance . The most significant additions to the Hofburg palace complex were made during the reign of Rudolf II ( Amalienburg or chambers of the Empress ) , First Leopold ( Leopold wing with rooms for receptions and balls and wine cellars of the Hofburg ) , Charles VI ( The Library of Emperor and riding ) and Maria Theresa ( Court Theatre or the Burgtheater in Vienna ).
Just extremely beautiful sculptures ..
Stunning architecture. City of Vienna is a city of grandeur, dreams, love and sadness simultaneously.
A popular form of transportation in the old town is the coach.
All that you buy in Lions Club, all the money, will go to charity.
Night Vienna has a very nice view.
These chocolate delights can be found in Vienna. Chocolate Girl.)
Vienna just created not only for lovers of art and beauty but also for shoppers. There are many branded boutiques such as Tommy Hilfiger, Tiffany & Go, Gucci and many more.
St. Peter's Church (German Peterskirche) - Roman Catholic parish church in the Baroque style, located in the center of Vienna.The very first St. Peter's Church (from which nothing remains today) was built in the second half of the 4th century, on the site of the present building. She came by converting barracks of the Roman settlement Vindobona camp in single-nave basilica church halls. This church is the oldest lost parish church in Vienna.
Monument dedicated to the victory over the dreaded disease - plague.
Streets of Vienna...
Waiting for the New Year 2014. Year of the Horse.
Exhibit House Swarovski:
Really big cup of coffee)))
Christmas atmosphere already noticeable in the streets.
Being sure to try the Vienna Strudel with apples, nuts, cinnamon and sauce. Yum!
Vienna State Opera (German Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna until 1918 court opera) - the biggest opera house in Austria, the center of musical culture.
Court Opera in Vienna, appeared in the middle of the XVII century , opera performances were in different theaters. In 1861, began construction of a special building for the Vienna State Opera on the Viennese architects August Sicard von Sikardsburga and Eduard van der Nülle , the building was completed in 1869 and opened on May 25 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" .During the occupation of Austria ( 1938-45 years ) theater experienced a decline. In 1945, during the bombardment of Vienna , the building was destroyed. Building was restored only in 1955. At the same time the tradition was resumed annual balls in Vienna Opera .
Before the opera can see such stars
As director of the Vienna State Opera alternated musicians , filmmakers , and especially in the second half of the XX century , professional administrators . Among the distinguished conductors headed the opera were Gustav Mahler (1897-1907) , Felix Weingartner (1908-1911 and 1935-1936) , Franz Schalk (1919-1929 , and up to 1924 , together with Richard Strauss ) , Clemens Krauss (1929 -1934 ) , Karl Böhm (1943-1945 and 1954-1956 ) , Herbert von Karajan ( 1956-1964 ) , Lorin Maazel (1982-1984 ) . In 1991-1992 . director of opera singer was known Eberhard Waechter .
Since 2002, the musical director of the opera conductor Seiji Ozawa was .On 1 September 2010 the director of the Vienna State Opera, Dominique Meyer , music director of the Vienna State Opera - Franz Welser -Möst , the director of the ballet company of the Vienna State Opera - Manuel Legris .
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As for the nice little gifts you bring from Vienna can be magnets, key chains. They cost an average of 2 to 10 euros. I advise everyone to taste the chocolate products. And as without Mozart chocolates. Hmmm .. Yum ..
On that note I would like to end the trip in Vienna. I can say one thing. To see how looks Vienna enough only one day. To feel his life, his spirit ... To visit the opera, museums a week is not enough. Draw conclusions. I recommend to visit this magnetic city, city of grandeur, classical music, matchless architecture, very warm atmosphere and stay in
Vienna
although week.
