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Vienna History & Overview
The Celts founded Vienna around 500BC when they settled there. In 15BC It was renamed Vindobonna when it was taken over by the Romans. In the Middle Ages it became the home of the Hapsburg Dynasty and gradually became a centre for those who appreciated art music science and cuisine. When the Ottomans invaded Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries their advances were halted outside Vienna.
In 1805 Vienna was designated the capital of the Austrian Empire and subsequently the Austrian Hungarian Empire. Shortly afterwards it established itself as a leading influence on European politics and in the early part of the 19th century drew up several treaties to resolve international territorial disputes. After WW1 it became the capital of the Austrian Republic. This status was lost to Berlin when Germany occupied the country from 1938 until 1945.
The arts are part of Vienna's lifestyle. It has 'institutions' acclaimed for their productions of classical plays, opera and classical music. These productions are complimented by a multitude of smaller companies, who offer similar quality programs of contemporary theatre and the performing arts.
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Sightseeing and Attractions in Vienna
This city, once the throne of the Hapsburg Empire, has many fine examples of Baroque architecture including The Belvedere Palace and The Schonbrunn Palace. There is also the beautiful 500 year old St Stephens Cathedral which offers you the opportunity to work off any unwanted calories whist you climb 343 steeple steps in a bid for a city overview.
These sights are complimented by many s other imperialistic attractions - one of the most notable being The Spanish Riding School. Vienna is often referred to as the Classical Musical Capital of the World as Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart Schubert and Strauss have all lived there. It has numerous concert halls,
The Vienna State Opera House, The Vienna Volksoper and The Vienna Chamber Opera. Information on all these places can be found on the Austrian National Tourist Board and Vienna Tourist Office links above.
A recent addition to Vienna is The Danube City (aesthetically is more like Canary Wharf London or Southgate in the financial area of Melbourne). This project started in 2000 and is due for completion in 2012 will appeal to those who enjoy looking at reflections of the sky in panes of glass.
Opera Theatre an der Wien
Theater an der Wiena offers Mozart, baroque opera, modern American opera as well as an attractive series of concerts. Mozart programs will feature nozze di Figaro, Idomeneo, and La finta semplice, with the conductors Fabio Luisi and Bertrand de Billy. The theatre will be run as a stagione company - with the same cast for all performances. The Fortress & Old Town Friends of baroque opera will enjoy Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the world premiere of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio as a ballet choreographed by John Neumeier. Nikolaus Harnoncourt and his Concentus Musicus will perform Haydn’s Orlando paladino.
Contemporary American opera with engaging themes include the Austrian premiere of A Street Car Named Desire (André Revving) and Dead Man Walking. The Mariinsky Theater of St. Petersburg under Valery Gergiev will perform Prokofiev’s The Gambler as well as Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Renowned musicians such as Sir André Previn, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Angelika Kirchschlager, Andràs Schiff, Martin Haselböck, Rudolf Buchbinder and Rainer Küchl dominate the concert season at the Theater an der Wien. Website
Crime and Personal Safety and Security in Vienna
Pickpockets and muggers are a problem in the city centre especially in cafes lobbies of hotels and on public transport. Major stations are a particular problem as are parks after sunset.
Jazz Also Plays In Vienna!
Vienna is internationally renowned as a centre for classical music but it has a far wider musical diversity than this. Jazzland is the oldest of the jazz clubs which for 30 years has promoted jazz austrian style and internationally.
At first the club in a cellar under St. Ruprecht’s Church was a venue for local musicians but its success quickly attracted the very best in Austria. Now its frequented by household names in Jazz from all over the world.
Over 300 of these have come from the states including Big Joe Williams, Little Brother Montgomery, Bud Freeman, Max Kaminsky, Teddy Wilson, Clark Terry, Benny Carter, Art Farmer, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, and Lee Konitz. For more information on the nightly sessions please go to: www.jazzland.at
Restaurants In Vienna
Given their abundance, you could be forgiven if your first impression of Vienna was that it was the birth place of Cake and Coffee houses. You might not forgive yourself if you did not sample the most famous of these Viennese ambiences at The Schwarzenburg Cafe.
Like Budapest there are many good restaurants in Vienna but in relative terms they are expensive. One such restaurant is situated in The Danube Tower. Eating here really is a movable feast as the restaurant revolves offering patrons an amazing view of Vienna especially at night.
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B72(Website) - On two floors underneath the subway at Gurtel often features live bands indie to hip hop with a DJS as well WUK(Website) socio-cultural centre offering - alternative rock & pop to hip-hop, reggae, dancehall, world and drum'n'bass house and electro .Past guests have included Lambchop, Einstürzende Neubauten, Moloko, The White Stripes, The Cardigans, Adam Green and Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra. Volksgarten Club Disco (Website) The best in high-tech and electronic music. In summer, there is on Fridays, i.e. rhythms from Downbeat to Latin,. The Afterworx Club next door dishes up Club Hits and House. Szene Wien (Website) Concert Venue held in high regard by some specialises in parties and caters for themes from Indie to Alternative. Flex (Website) Famous for its 'fat' basses sound system so stars of Techno and Drum 'n' Bass like this venue. Home to international live acts and bands.
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