The Spanish Riding School – horsemanship at its best
When and how did the Spanish Riding School come to Vienna? Where is the performance venue of the “Ballets of the white stallions”, called Lipizzaner,…
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Maria Theresa’s children: the 16 descendants of the ruler
It is well known that Maria Theresa gave birth to 16 children. But who were they and what became of them? How many of them…
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Joseph Haydn – an Austrian composer of the Viennese Classical period
Who was Franz Joseph Haydn? What are his famous works? For which princely family did he work for years? What happened to his skull after…
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Viennese waltz – immoral and reprehensible
When were the beginnings of the Viennese waltz? Why was it initially considered immoral and reprehensible? Who was the undisputed waltz king?
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The Karlskirche – a magnificent thank you from an emperor
What was the reason for the construction of the Karlskirche and after which Karl is it named? Who was the architect and which other buildings…
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The Viennese coffee specialties
What are the classic Viennese coffees? What does the cappuccino have to do with the Capuchin monks? What is special about Maria Theresa coffee? How…
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Exhibitions in Vienna
In Vienna, changing exhibitions take place throughout the year in the countless museums and galleries. Nowhere else is there so much culture in such a…
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Alles Walzer – The history of the Vienna Opera Ball
With up to 5,000 visitors every year, the Vienna Opera Ball is one of the biggest cultural events of the year in Vienna. On February…
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The Vienna Central Cemetery – “Long live the Central Cemetery”
Where is the Vienna Central Cemetery located and how long has it existed? What makes it a tourist attraction? Which grave is visited most often?
