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| Vienna, one of the great capitals of Europe
and for centuries home to the Habsburg rulers of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, is known throughout the world as the City of Music. Famous sites
include the Ring Avenue, the Hofburg Palace, the Opera House, St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, Mozart’s “Figaro House,” and Vienna’s City Hall. Many famous
composers, including Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Strauss
(father and son), Mahler, Gluck, and Bruckner all lived and worked here. Sample the typical Viennese “gemütlichkeit” at cafés and Heurigens. Enjoy the Art Nouveau splendor of the Secession, the magnificent baroque Schönbrunn Palace, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts and modern architecture at the MuseumsQuartier. Surprising and sophisticated Vienna welcomes you: there is music in the air! |
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| Salzburg is known as the City
of Mozart, who was born here in 1756. Salzburg's Old Town, including a monastery
and bishopric dating from A.D. 700, is internationally know for its architectural
masterpieces such as the Salzburg Cathedral.
In addition, beautiful castles and palaces dot the city such as Hohensalzburg
Fortress; Residenz; and Schloss Hellbrunn. The beautiful Mirabell Gardens
are also worth a visit. Three main factors are responsible for Salzburg's
world-wide fame: the incomparable charm of its architecture, the beauty
of the surrounding countryside and the good fortune that caused Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart to be born here. |
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