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Hello everyone. This page about Vienna will show to you the brightest sides of this beautiful and old city in the center of Europe. A three day trip to Vienna is one of our international excursion possibilities. We will stay in the beautiful center of Vienna and we will see all historical and famous places. |
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Austria is the third largest landlocked country of the European continent, situated in the very heart of Europe. It is bounded by Switzerland, the Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy and Liechtenstein. The capital is the city of Vienna on the Danube River. |
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The Prater is Vienna's most popular fun fair. Enjoy a great view over Vienns from the giant Ferris wheel, or do some sports and relax in a expansive area of parks, forsest land and fields. The Giant Ferris Wheel was erected in 1897 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Empereror Franz Joseph I. The wheel itself spans 200 feet (about 60m). 15 cabins and the upholding structure weigh a total of 430,5 t and rotate at the speed of 0,65 m/sec. |
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St. Stephen's Cathedral - Stephansdom, one of the Vienna's most famous sights. St. Stephen;s Cathedral defines the city centre and has been the heart of Vienna for centuries. It is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was built in 1147AD. For a long time is was uncontested as highest building in Eurpoe measuring almost 137m(450 feet). |
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The Hofburg was originally a medieval castle, but today only the castle chapel demonstrates its medival past. The Hofburg was extended to a magnificent residence when the Habsburg's power increased. That's why one can find almost any architectural style, from gothic to art nouveau. Nowdays this enormous comlex is home to National Lirary, Imerial Tresury, and houses a collection of musical instruments, another collection of weapons, a Museum of Ethnography and famous Spanish Riding School. |
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Schonbrunn Palace with its surrounding buildings and huge park is one of the most sighnificant cultural monuments in Austria. The castle was build to rival French Versailles in Braoque beauty and importance but House Habsburg lacked funds to outdo its rivalling nation France. Emperor Franz Joseph (ruled 1848-1916), who was born there in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schonburnn. |
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Links:
aboutvienna.org
Written and photographed by Nataliya Steputenkova, CEECE student services assistant. |
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