advice on what to see and curiosities
Vienna is a city where it is possible to find many things to do and see, and it is for this reason an excellent destination both to be included in a holiday to discover theAustriaCountry of which it is the capital, both on a tour dedicated to some of the European capitals. Vienna cannot be reduced to a few words, since it is an extremely lively city, animated by history And art. Art in all its forms. Of course, when it comes to the capital of Austria, one cannot fail to mention music: it is here that famous composers were born, which the city continues to remember. And then there is the figurative art, which a Vienna is the protagonist of numerous places, such as the Leopoldo Museumwhich is located in the museum complex MuseumsQuartier. So let yourself be left by the notes and colors of the canvases, to discover the city of Vienna in all its facets.
What Vienna is famous for
Vienna it is famous for many things, as we shall see. Among these there is undoubtedly its strong link with music, indissoluble. It is just a Vienna in fact that both composers and conductors were born who bear the name of Johann Strausstherefore both the father, born in 1804, and the son, born in 1825. It is to the latter that we owe the famous waltz On the beautiful blue Danube, An der schönen blauen Donau in original language. And it is precisely a Vienna that the apartment where this work was composed is located so, if you are a music lover, really think about putting a half apartment in your list of things to see in Vienna it is just that Johann Strauss Wohnungliterally “Johann Strauss’s apartment”.
Vienna and music
But it does not end there, lovers of the seven notes: a Vienna was also born Franz Schubert. Therefore, if his compositions are among your favorites, there is news for you: you can add a visit to the Schubert Geburtshaus, or rather the house where Schubert was born. There are also composers not born in Vienna who have left an indelible mark here, such as Ludwig van Beethovenborn in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, and died in Vienna in 1827. Since Beethoven lived precisely in Vienna, he lived a lot in the city, for example through the Beethoven Museum and the monument dedicated to him, which is located in the square that bears his name, Beethovenplatz.
When is the best time to go to Vienna?
In fact, all times of the year are great to go to Vienna! Generally the forecasts weather in Vienna cold winters and quite hot summers. Our advice is to keep an eye on any events. Meaning what? If you spot one or more events taking place in the city, plan your holiday at Vienna to them, or choosing the arrival date and return date so as not to lose anything you want.
What to see in Vienna
We talked about the Johann Strauss Wohnung and of Schubert Geburtshausand then of the link between the capital of Austria and Ludwig van Beethoven, but of course Vienna it is not solo music. In general, art is at home here, for example in MuseumsQuartieror the museum complex located in the district of Neubau. It is precisely within this complex that the Leopoldo Museumwhere works of, among others, Egon Schiele And Gustav Klimtand the mumok, where art is the protagonist through different eras. To fall in love with Vienna even in a short time it can really be worthwhile to include a visit to the historic center of the city, which was declared in 2001 World Heritage Site fromUNESCO.
What to see in Vienna in three days
If the time available to visit Vienna it’s not much, our advice is to see places that allow you to fall in love with the city by fully immersing yourself in its atmosphere. In this regard, the squares can include ideal destinations. Two examples? Maria Theresien Platz And Stephansplatzin addition to the already mentioned Beethovenplatz. Speaking of places to soak up the atmosphere of Viennayou see it with your eyes even go to your eyes there Ringstrasse, which is one of the most famous streets in the city. And then to immerse yourself in history there is it Schönbrunn Palace, a castle whose visit could arouse your interest if history and architecture are among your passions. If you love nature then, this place could be for you, given the presence of the castle park. A curiosity? The castle (together with the park) in 1996 was declared by theUNESCO World Heritage Site. Speaking of history, we also mention the complex ofHofburgcenter of Austrian power for more than six centuries, today a world truly to be discovered.
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