In Vienna, the fate of nations and states has been completed for more than one century. The influence of the powerful monarchy from 1276 (the beginning of the Hapsburg rule in Austria) to 1918 (the disintegration of Austria-Hungary) is felt in everything: from architecture to ideology. Here came the best minds of the empire, regardless of the centuries. Therefore, it is not surprising that the first stock exchange is created here. It happened in 1771 and since that time the Vienna Stock Exchange is the most influential.
Maria Theresia in 1754 founded the Diplomatic Academy, which is considered the oldest in the world. The first newspaper, the Wiener Zeitung, appeared in Vienna in August 1703. By the way, the newspaper is published to this day. In the capital are the headquarters of such international organizations as the OSCE, the IAEA and OPEC.
Vienna and music Speaking of Vienna, a melody arises in the head, ready to whirl us in the rhythm of a waltz, which was created by Johann Strauss. It was this city that gave the world such great composers as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Peter Schubert, Joseph Haydn and Johannes Brahms.
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna Under the arches of St. Stephen’s or Stephansdom’s Cathedral, Mozart’s Requiem sounds extraordinarily volumetric; it is performed on 5 organs simultaneously. Life, and especially the death of this great composer is shrouded in riddles. In addition to his works, we are left in the heritage of his death mask, which can be seen in the church of St. Michael (Michaelerplatz 4-5).
Ballet ticket Viennese Ball Viennese Ball Everyone knows or heard about the Vienna Ball (Wiener Opernball) - this is the most magnificent and luxurious ball in Europe. They prepare for it in advance, and they buy tickets at the beginning of the year. To take part in it, you need to pay from € 400 to € 20,500. In total, there are 5,000 participants and about 1,000 staff at the ball. The ball has a strict dress code. Men should be in a tailcoat with a white bow tie, and have patent leather shoes on their feet. Girls should wear luxurious ball gowns on the floor, and debutants of the ball should wear white ball gowns and a small crown, and they should have a bouquet of flowers in their hands.
Restaurant subtleties In any tourist place to find where to eat, is never difficult. Cafes, restaurants, bars touting from all sides. But if you decide to move away from the trodden paths in Vienna and enjoy the dishes in a small restaurant for locals, then be prepared that you will not be very happy. They do not like rotozeev and noisy companies. It is interesting that if you come the second time, then you will be accepted as a mother.
When ordering meals, consider the size of servings. There will be a lot of food. So, when ordering smallgoulash, be prepared for the fact that 200 grams of meat and 300 grams of boiled potatoes will be brought to you. If you suddenly “sifted through” alcohol in cafes and bars, installed special automatic soothers. You drop the coin in the machine and you have a bat of ammonia in your nose.
Maria Theresia in 1754 founded the Diplomatic Academy, which is considered the oldest in the world. The first newspaper, the Wiener Zeitung, appeared in Vienna in August 1703. By the way, the newspaper is published to this day. In the capital are the headquarters of such international organizations as the OSCE, the IAEA and OPEC.
Vienna and music Speaking of Vienna, a melody arises in the head, ready to whirl us in the rhythm of a waltz, which was created by Johann Strauss. It was this city that gave the world such great composers as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Peter Schubert, Joseph Haydn and Johannes Brahms.
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna Under the arches of St. Stephen’s or Stephansdom’s Cathedral, Mozart’s Requiem sounds extraordinarily volumetric; it is performed on 5 organs simultaneously. Life, and especially the death of this great composer is shrouded in riddles. In addition to his works, we are left in the heritage of his death mask, which can be seen in the church of St. Michael (Michaelerplatz 4-5).
Ballet ticket Viennese Ball Viennese Ball Everyone knows or heard about the Vienna Ball (Wiener Opernball) - this is the most magnificent and luxurious ball in Europe. They prepare for it in advance, and they buy tickets at the beginning of the year. To take part in it, you need to pay from € 400 to € 20,500. In total, there are 5,000 participants and about 1,000 staff at the ball. The ball has a strict dress code. Men should be in a tailcoat with a white bow tie, and have patent leather shoes on their feet. Girls should wear luxurious ball gowns on the floor, and debutants of the ball should wear white ball gowns and a small crown, and they should have a bouquet of flowers in their hands.
Restaurant subtleties In any tourist place to find where to eat, is never difficult. Cafes, restaurants, bars touting from all sides. But if you decide to move away from the trodden paths in Vienna and enjoy the dishes in a small restaurant for locals, then be prepared that you will not be very happy. They do not like rotozeev and noisy companies. It is interesting that if you come the second time, then you will be accepted as a mother.
When ordering meals, consider the size of servings. There will be a lot of food. So, when ordering smallgoulash, be prepared for the fact that 200 grams of meat and 300 grams of boiled potatoes will be brought to you. If you suddenly “sifted through” alcohol in cafes and bars, installed special automatic soothers. You drop the coin in the machine and you have a bat of ammonia in your nose.