Egon Schiele – he succumbed to a pandemic at the height of his creative career
What did Gustav Klimt envy about Egon Schiele? Where was Schiele born and what was his connection to Krumlov in the Czech Republic? What themes…
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Viennese boiled beef – Emperor Franz Joseph’s favorite dish
What makes Wiener Tafelspitz so special? Where did the cattle come from? Why was beef cheaper than pork in the past?
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The Vienna Konzerthaus – the main venue of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Where is the Vienna Concert Hall located? For what reasons was it built and when? Who were the architects? What does the program look like…
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Viennese desserts – from Gugelhupf to strudel
How did the Gugelhupf get its name? Where was it really invented? And what does apple strudel have to do with the Orient? Immerse yourself…
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The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the famous New Year’s Concert
When and by whom was the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra founded? Where does the annual New Year’s Concert take place and when did it begin?
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The Vienna Museum on Karlsplatz – from the Neolithic Age to the present day
Where is the Wien Museum located? What can you visit there? What other museums are managed by the Wien Museum? What is the museum’s mission?…
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Belvedere Palace – a baroque palace houses the “Kiss” by Klimt
Who had the Belvedere Palace built and what was it used for? What triumph was to be expressed by this building? What historical events took…
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The Naschmarkt – “Snacking at the highest level”
How long has the Vienna Naschmarkt existed and where is it located? What was it called in the past? What does the Naschmarkt mean today?
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The Natural History Museum – Habsburg flora and fauna
To which Habsburg can the natural history collections be traced back? When did the Natural History Museum open? What highlights does the museum offer?
