The Wiener Schnitzel and its “bearer
Where does the Wiener Schnitzel really come from? There is much speculation about this. When can it be called Wiener Schnitzel or Viennese-style schnitzel? What…
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Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace – the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. How far is Schönbrunn Palace from the city center? Who used the palace the most?…
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Art Nouveau – the Viennese version is called Secession
When did Art Nouveau experience its heyday in Europe? Where are its roots? Why is it called that? Why is this style called Secession in…
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Sensual adventures with Master Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was, as most people know, a very well-known composer who lived here in Vienna. But he also had another side, namely that…
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The Viennese are burning up their Vienna Woods
After the First World War, the Viennese moved to the Vienna Woods. They lacked fuel, the winter was cold, and so they simply cut down…
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Vienna Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel
The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel and the Prater – the world’s oldest Ferris wheel in Vienna’s largest park. Where does the name of the Vienna…
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Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral – the Gothic heart and landmark of Vienna
In which century did the construction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna begin? Why is it called that? What number symbolism characterizes the most important…
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The Albertina – from a great love story to a museum
What does the name Albertina mean and what can you see there? Why is the Albertina higher than the rest of the street level? What…
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The Hundertwasserhaus – a colorful façade à la Gaudí
What was Hundertwasser’s real name and what did his artist’s name mean? Where can we find his signature in Vienna and throughout Austria? What made…
