The Vienna Volksoper – the venue for operetta
How long has the Vienna Volksoper existed? What was its original name and what was the reason for its establishment? What does it specialize in…
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Who were the siblings of Empress Elisabeth?
Some of Sisi’s siblings had funny call names: Ludwig (called Louis), Helene (called Nené), Carl Theodor (called Gackel), Marie, Mathilde (called Spatz), Sophie and the…
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The Vienna Hofburg
The Vienna Hofburg – the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs When was the Hofburg built and where is the oldest part? How large is…
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The Third Man
Who was the third man? What is this film about? When was it produced and why was it less popular with Austrians at the time?
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Marie Antoinette of Austria-Lorraine and Dauphine of France
What was the life of Maria-Theresa’s youngest daughter like? At what age was she married to Louis XVI and where did the wedding take place?…
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The Viennese Coffee Houses
Why is the Viennese coffee house so important to the Viennese? When and where was the first Viennese coffee house opened? From when did women…
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The Vienna Musikverein – the best acoustics in the world in the Golden Hall
With which event does the whole world associate Vienna? Where will this event take place? What is so special about this building? Who was the…
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Manner Schnitten – a sweet delicacy from Vienna
What are Manner wafers made of? When were they invented? Where can you buy them? What is Manner’s famous advertising slogan? Where is the traditional…
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The Old Danube
When the river was regulated in 1875, the grown main branch of the Danube from the early 18th century was separated from the new main…
