Almost everyone knows where the city of Vienna is . Photos of the beautiful capital will be presented in the article below. It attracts tourists with its architectural and natural attractions.
In the Austrian capital Vienna (photo of the city below) it is always crowded, noisy from a large crowd of people. And this is not surprising. The population of Vienna is large - more than 1,867,580 inhabitants. And if we take into account the suburban territories, it will turn out almost 2.6 million people, and this is already a significant figure, since it makes up 25 percent of the total population of the country. In their reviews, tourists note the concentration of Vienna's sights in the city center. You can’t get around them on your own in one day.
general information
By right of the capital, Vienna is the center of a political, economic and cultural center. The language of the city of Vienna (the population in which was indicated above) is German.
This beautiful city, like the whole country as a whole, constantly occupies the top ranks in the ratings of the most highly developed places in the world.
Indeed, the population of Vienna can be proud of their city, since, according to statistics, people can afford, regardless of profession, to go on vacation several times a year to any place in the world, and go to an exotic country, where ticket prices are quite high. They can buy a car, the amount of which exceeds half a million euros.
For residents of Vienna, implementing legislative measures is the norm, and in return they receive very stable social guarantees from the government, which include various social assistance, substantial payments for children, support for the unemployed, and for pensioners a large pension.
History of the city
What is the history of this beautiful capital? Above was the population of Vienna. What country is this capital in? In the Republic of Austria, a state from central Europe. What interesting is known about the history of his capital?
Vienna is a luxurious city, where a huge number of palaces and magnificent squares. The streets in Vienna are truly picturesque, each with a twist. This city is considered to be a place that always remains thoughtful, cheerful and very cozy.
From the scientific literature you can learn about the fact that hunters from the Paleolithic era lived in the vicinity of Vienna. These considerations confirm the findings that were made. They indicate that before the arrival of the Romans, a separate tribe lived on Mount Leopold.
In the first century AD on the territory of modern Vienna began to be erected an outpost - Vindobona, which belonged to the 15th Roman legion. Towards the end of the fifth century, Roman soldiers left the city, which was inhabited by Avars and other tribes.
The city suffered invasions of enemies and military destruction many times. At the end of the 15th century, as a result of the Austro-Hungarian war, the Hungarians became masters of the city. In 1529 in 1683, the Turks made several attempts to conquer Vienna. But local residents and brave warriors made every effort to expel the strangers from their borders.
The year 1938 was marked for Vienna by the fact that Austria joined Hitler Germany. As a result of this, Nazi ideology spread in the city.
In 1945, the Red Army managed to expel troops from the city. This is reminiscent of the well-known monument in the center of Schwarzberg.
Unfortunately, Vienna, like Berlin, was divided into several zones of occupation, and thus Britain and France placed their people there. This state of affairs lasted 10 years, and on May 15, 1955, an agreement was signed between the countries stating that foreign troops needed to leave Austria and regain sovereignty to it.
After this agreement was signed, the hardworking Austrians began to rebuild their country's economy. With humor and optimism, they looked at everything that was happening and were sure that they could occupy prosperous places in Europe.
Today, the city is considered a densely populated large center. The area and population of Vienna are in an ideal ratio - almost 100 people / km 2 .
Infrastructure development
In which country is Vienna a city ? It is very important to know, because state policy always affects the infrastructure of the city. There are many different stores in the capital. They all work on weekdays from nine in the morning until six in the evening, and close on weekends.
In these stores you can buy clothes and shoes. In the stores there are many branded things that will appeal to any buyer.
Food and alcoholic drinks here are sold very high quality. Vienna has many pastry shops and cafes. They also produce sweets not only in the factory, but also with their own hands. You can also try amazing wine, which, according to reviews, is great. Also in this city you can visit the stalls where delicious pies and hot dogs are prepared.
There are many architectural buildings in the city. And also there are many cultural monuments. You can go sightseeing on old sights or admire the beauty of the city of Vienna.
This city has a lot of public transport, from trams to water transport. The population of Vienna and its tourists can rent a car or bicycle for their trips. And if you need to quickly come from one end of the city to the other, there is a metro for this. Also, if you want to see the sights, you can order a tourist bus, the ticket price for 24 hours is 25 euros.
Albertina
The Albertina Museum was founded in a large and beautiful palace. It used to belong to the Duke Albert Szeczen-Teshensky, married to one of the daughters of Maria Theresa, who moved here his collection of works of art from Brussels, where he was governor of the Habsburgs. This collection was constantly updated by the descendants of the Duke. In 1919, the Austrian government became the full owner of the museum, which in 1921 received the name Albertina.
Albertina’s permanent collection consists of more than a million prints and 60,000 drawings, and the masterpieces of Dürer and Klimt, Kokoschka and Schiele, Picasso, Cezanne and Rauschenberg were exhibited here during temporary exhibitions. Here you can see the work of masters of the most diverse areas - from French impressionism to German expressionism, from Russian avant-garde to modern classicism. The paintings of Monet, Degas, Renoir will attract attention along with the works of Katz and Beckman, Rainer and Mack, Chagall, Rothko and Malevich.
In Albertine, one cannot but pay attention to the impressive collections of architecture and photographs (by such outstanding artists as Model and Newton), which are exhibited in specialized exhibitions.
Vienna Opera
If you are lucky enough to visit the capital of Austria, then be sure to visit the Vienna Opera. This architectural masterpiece was built in 1861, survived partial destruction due to American bombing during World War II, and was reborn in 1955. The facade of the building impresses with the beauty of arches, columns and sculptures, and fountains are installed near the entrance.
Locals are advised to visit the Vienna Opera at least once to experience the atmosphere of the city. We can say for sure that, having seen the interior of the opera house, you will feel the spirit of the 19th century. Sculptures and busts of composers, paintings with fragments of opera productions, high ceilings immerse in the era of construction of the largest opera house in Austria.
Tourists are advised to get acquainted with the history and internal structure of the cultural pearl of Europe on excursions, which are arranged daily and lasts about an hour. You will be led backstage, where you will learn what happens “behind the scenes” during presentations and preparation for them, how the scenery is set and the props are laid out. For Russian-speaking tourists, excursions are carried out at 14:00 local time.
Even if you do not like opera as an art, be sure to visit the Vienna Opera Museum . Such an excursion will be remembered by you and your children for a long time.
Schönbrunn Palace
Here lived Maria Theresa and Franz Joseph, Empress Elizabeth and other members of the imperial family. Schönbrunn Palace is considered almost the most beautiful baroque structure on the old continent. It was erected in 1642 on land owned by the Habsburgs for almost 100 years, at the request of the wife of Ferdinand II, Eleanor de Gonzaga. In 1830, heir to the throne, Franz Joseph, was born here, who lived here his life. Due to its historical significance, good location and archaeological value, the most iconic landmark of the capital of Austria is now included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Schönbrunn Palace consists of 1441 rooms, but only 45 of them are available to the public today, including:
- The Hall of Mirrors, where Mozart gave concerts, is a miracle child, who was then only 6 years old.
- The rotunda, which was the secret room of Maria Theresa.
- Vieux Lacque room where Napoleon was negotiating.
- The Blue Salon, where Charles the First signed the famous abdication.
Fountains and statues, monuments and a unique fauna, museums and a zoo, greenhouses and a labyrinth are part of a delightfully palace park, which you can visit for free.
Belvedere Palace in Vienna
Belvedere in Vienna is a rich palace and park complex in the center of the main city of Austria. Translated from Italian, the text belvedere means "beautiful view." Many tourists note that when visiting the Vienna Belvedere, its beauty strikes.
The Belvedere in Vienna consists of two castles - Upper and Lower, which are separated by a park with fountains, gazebos and sculptures. If people prefer paintings, then they can look inside the palaces - in the Upper there is a constant exhibition of paintings and statues of the XIX-XX centuries, and in the Lower are seasonal / temporary exhibitions.
You can walk through the park and admire the landscape design. It is good on warm days from June to August, when fountains work, but in spring the park looks nice. Entrance to the park area is free, so students with books, young families and, of course, tourists often sit on benches.
Kreuzenstein Castle
Kreuzenstein Castle is considered one of the most mysterious medieval castles. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Danube, seventeen kilometers from the capital. Many consider this building ancient, because it has many Gothic turrets and lancet windows. This opinion is erroneous, because the castle is a skillful reconstruction of the Roman fortress. It was completely destroyed by the Swedes in the 17th century. Now the castle is privately owned by the Wilczek dynasty. Thanks to them, everyone can visit the building and carefully examine the walls and courtyard.
During the tour, an acquaintance with the ancient interior takes place, which fits well with the ancient weapons and armor of the knights. The kitchen still has a huge table with a weight of at least 1 ton. Before that, it was used as a bridge over a local river. It is forbidden to take any photographs inside the castle. Care must be taken, as the guide tries to conduct a tour very quickly, and all the rooms passed are locked with a key.
According to reviews, not far from Kreuzenstein is a place where you can have a tasty meal. When visiting the restaurant you can admire the beautiful view of the castle and the water expanses of the Danube. Right from here there is the opportunity to watch falconry.
Liechtenstein Palace
In Vienna, the treasures of the princely family of Liechtenstein, which belonged to the descendants of the old family, as well as their isolated estate in Europe, were collected.
The palace complex consists of two buildings, including a wonderful park and a public museum. Indoors you can see the old halls in the royal style and a huge number of wonderful, unusual and ancient things for everyday use, which have been collected over four centuries. At the moment, the museum houses paintings, pictograms and decorations. There are also 1,500 different famous paintings by the great masters of art. Particularly noteworthy are the saved artifacts, among which there is a wonderful carriage made of noble metal in the Rococo style. In the castle there is a huge library of rare books.
It is worth noting that the museum can be visited at certain times on Fridays from 15:00 - 18:30, and the park is visited from 07:00 - 20:30.
Passage to the palace chambers costs 20 euros, and the cost of visiting the park is 25 euros. You can visit two sites for 38 euros. To do this, you must pre-book the vacant seats.
Ringstrasse
The Wiener Ringstrasse is long enough (5.3 kilometers) to accommodate many monumental buildings, most of which were erected in historical times (1860-1890). The architectural masterpieces located here are recognized sights of Vienna.
The construction of the Ringstrasse began in 1857 on the orders of Emperor Franz Joseph. Members of the royal family, the bourgeoisie and the richest people in the country enthusiastically began to build up the boulevard with the most luxurious buildings of various styles, arranging a kind of competition. Many of these designs in their original form can be admired today.
The main attractions of the Ringstrasse are the State Opera Staatsoper (Neo-Renaissance building), Parliament and Town Halls (Flemish Gothic), Burgtheater (Neo-Baroque), University, Museum of Applied Arts, Stock Exchange and Votivkirche (Gothic), which were built by the end of the 19th century.
Many architectural masters have worked on the architectural appearance of the Ringstrasse, such as Githfried Semper and Friedrich von Schmidt, Theophilus don Hansen and Heinrich von Ferstel.