Vienna – one of the greenest capitals in the world
What makes Vienna one of the most liveable cities in the world? What is the proportion of green space in Vienna? Which parks are UNESCO…
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Vienna – on the beautiful blue Danube?
How long is the Danube, where does it rise and into which sea does it flow? What is its historical significance for Vienna? Why is…
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Things to do in Vienna – secret and inexpensive tips
Start your stay in Vienna with a visit to the Time Travel Viennawhich is located right in the city center. In a historic place with…
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The Viennese coffeehouse literature
Who were the founders of Viennese coffeehouse literature and from when do we speak of it? In which café did it all begin and where…
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Who were Empress Elisabeth’s siblings?
Some of Sisi’s siblings had funny names: Ludwig (called Louis), Helene (called Nené), Carl Theodor (called Gackel), Marie, Mathilde (called Spatz), Sophie and the baby…
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Mary Vetsera – a voluntary death in the name of love
Who was Baroness Mary Vetsera? What did she have in common with Crown Prince Rudolf? Why did she decide to commit suicide at the age…
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The Mayerling tragedy – what happened on January 30, 1889?
The investigations into the murder and suicide in the House of Habsburg remain a mystery to this day. Crown Prince Rudolf shoots his young lover…
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The marriage policy of the Habsburgs – Tu felix Austria nube
“Bella gerant alii, tu felix Austria nube – Let others wage wars, you happy Austria, get married”. This famous saying characterizes the marriage policy of…
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The Spanish line of the Habsburgs – “This seems Spanish to me”.
How did the Spanish line of the Habsburgs come about? Who founded them and who were their main rulers? When did this line die out?…
