Parliament – House of Democracy
Since the 18th c. the parade ground was located here. A military training area, free of plants or roads, a real drill ground. In dry…
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The Funeral Cult of the Habsburgs
Where was what part of the Habsburgs buried? Why was this done and until when was this ritual practiced? What exceptions were there?
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Franz Schubert – the young “unrecognized” musical genius
Where was Franz Schubert born and how old was he? What did he die of? What was the story behind his glasses? How did he…
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Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera – one of the best opera houses in the world With which opera was the Vienna State Opera ceremoniously opened on…
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The history of the original Mozartkugel
Who invented the original Mozartkugel? What was its original name? How long has this delicacy been around and what exactly is it made of? Why…
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The Kahlenberg with a beautiful view of Vienna
Where is the Kahlenberg and how do you get there? How high is it and what was its name before? What all can you discover…
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City park with Johann Strauss monument
The city park and the most photographed monument in Vienna How long has the monument to the King of the Waltz been in Vienna’s Stadtpark?…
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The Burgtheater – who will make it into the “Burg”?
Where did the Burgtheater used to be and how long has this institution existed? Who were famous Viennese Burgtheater actors? What makes the Burgtheater so…
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The Lipizzaners and their origin
How did the Lipizzaners get their name? Where do the horses originally come from? Where do they grow up and how do their lives go?
