VIENNA 48.2082° N, 16.3738° E
Old and new fuse beautifully in
Vienna, where classical music,
Sigmund Freud and baroque sit
alongside hipster coffee shops,
cutting-edge cuisine and an artsy
bohemian vibe.
In Vienna, you feel the weight of the Imperial City's
important history at every turn, with its impressive
palaces, Baroque ballrooms and opulent opera
houses, which still uphold the grand traditions.
When the Habsburg monarchy, who reigned in the
16th century, brought their wealth and influence to
Vienna, the city was put on the map for its ornate
Baroque style. Then came the musical and artistic
pioneers; it's no coincidence that four of the top
classical musicians in the world – Beethoven, Mozart,
Strauss and Haydn – lived in Vienna, as did Sigmund
Freud, and artists Schiele and Klimt.
Vienna is so much more than its rich past. Today it's
a bold and vibrant capital city. You'll find maverick
artists experimenting with street art along the
banks of the Danube River and museums packed
with Old Masters, imperial art, and contemporary
talent. Hip new coffee shops sit happily beside
Kaffeehaus, and new architecture breathes fresh
air into the city.
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