Historic Centre of Vienna (UNESCO/NHK)
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with ...
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In 1440 Vienna became the resident city of the Habsburg dynasty. It eventually grew to become the de facto capital of the Holy Roman Empire (800–1806) in 1437 and a cultural centre for arts and science, music and fine cuisine. Hungary occupied the city between 1485 and 1490.
In the 16th and 17th centuries Christian forces stopped Ottoman armies twice outside Vienna (see Siege of Vienna, 1529 and Battle of Vienna, 1683). A plague epidemic ravaged Vienna in 1679, killing nearly a third of its population.
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The Historic Center of Vienna, Austria (Oct 4, 2015)
Filmed in Vienna, Austria by Chris Krzentz on Oct 04, 2015. If you like the videos, feel free to subscribe to the Chris Krzentz global youtube channel.
The Historic Center of Vienna, Austria (Oct 4, 2015)
Filmed in Vienna, Austria by Chris Krzentz on Oct 4, 2015. If you like the videos, feel free to subscribe to the Chris Krzentz global youtube channel.
Historic Center of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Historic Center of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
Vienna, situated on the Danube River in the eastern part of Austria, developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a medieval and Baroque city, eventually becoming the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as the leading European music centre, hosting major personalities in the development of music from the 16th to the 20th centuries, particularly Viennese Classicism and Romanticism, consolidating Vienna’s reputation as the ‘musical capital’ of Europe. Vienna is also rich in architectural ensembles, particularly Baroque mansions and gardens as well as the late 19th-century Ringstrasse ensemble lined with grand buildings, monuments, and parks. The property consists of the city’s medieval core (based on the Roman settlement), the principal Baroque ensembles with their axial layouts, and the Gründerzeit constructions from the beginning of the modern period.
At the beginning of the 12th century the settlement here expanded beyond the Roman defences, which were demolished. During the Ottoman conflicts in the 16th and 17th centuries, the medieval town’s walls, which surrounded a much larger area, were rebuilt and provided with bastions. This remained the core of Vienna until the medieval walls were demolished in the second half of the 19th century. The inner city contains a number of medieval-era buildings, including the Schottenkloster, the oldest monastery in Austria, the churches of Maria am Gestade (one of the main Gothic structures), Michaelerkirche, Minoritenkirche and Minoritenkloster from the 13th century, and St Stephen’s Cathedral, which dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. The same period also saw the construction of civic ensembles, such as initial parts of the Hofburg Palace. Whereas the monastic complexes were generally built of stone, becoming part of the defences of the medieval city, the residential quarters were of timber and suffered frequent fires.
In 1683, Vienna became the capital of the Habsburg Empire and developed rapidly, becoming an impressive Baroque city. The Baroque character was expressed particularly in the large palace layouts such as the Belvedere Palace and garden ensemble. A growing number of new palaces were built by noble families, many existing medieval buildings, churches, and convents were altered and given Baroque features, and additions were made to representative administrative buildings. Several historic Viennese buildings are now associated with the residences of important personalities such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, when the city played an essential role as a leading European centre for music.
A new phase in the history of Vienna took place when its 34 suburbs were incorporated into the city and the emperor ordered the demolition of the fortifications around the inner city. The opportunity was taken to create one of the most significant 19th-century ensembles in the history of urban planning, which greatly influenced the rest of Europe in this crucial period of social and economic development. In 1874, the Hofburg complex was extended with the addition of the Neue Hofburg, an ‘Imperial Forum’, and joined with large museum complexes into a single ensemble. The Burgtheater, parliament, town hall, and university formed another ensemble linked with these structures. To this was added the opera house as well as a large number of public and private buildings along the Ringstrasse, on the line of the demolished city walls. The late 19th and early 20th centuries testify to further creative contributions by Viennese designers, artists, and architects in the periods of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), the Secession, and the early Modern Movement in architecture.
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Historic Centre of Vienna (UNESCO/NHK)
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with ...
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Vienna is the capital of Austria, in Central Europe. It is an ancient fortress city that lies nestled on the eastern fringe of the Alps, on the banks of the Danube River.
One hundred years ago, this glittering city gave birth to an artistic and cultural revolution. It was a revolution that changed the future and secured forever, Vienna’s place as one of the world’s great cities.
Free thinking flourished in its cafe’s and new ideas in music, and philosophy became embedded in its cobblestones.
Today, visitors flock to Vienna, to experience a dynamic art culture, set amidst
historic streets where strauss’ waltzes still seem to echo. They come to drink coffee where some of the world’s greatest thinkers spent time and enjoy some of the world’s most magnificent artworks.
Join locals for a game of pool or a discussion on philosophy at Cafe Sperl.
Visit the Demel Bakery, the original confectioners to the Austrian Royal Family. Order a sachentorte - a traditional chocolate cake and relax with an international newspaper.
Stroll to the Vienna State Opera, considered one of the greatest opera houses in the world. Take a backstage tour, learn the story of this historic place and see the hidden machinery that creates the performance magic.
A little further along the ring is the Hofburg Imperial Palace. This impressive palace was home to the Hapsburg dynasty who ruled the area for centuries and currently serves as the official residence for the President of Austria.
Examine ancient manuscripts and see the some of the earliest globes in the Austrian National Library which is also housed here.
Take the time to enjoy the Volksgarten - or people’s garden - famous for its more than 400 species of roses and the Theseus Temple in its centre. There are 2000 parks in Vienna so there is always somewhere nearby to relax.
Layered with history, Vienna is a truly international city. Explore monumental palaces and priceless artworks, all set amidst a cafe culture that changed the world.
Vienna, Austria. Fascinating tour of Wien city center- Fatih Aksoy
I filmed this from my headcam while bicycling Europe. There are so many things to say about Vienna and you really have to see to believe it. I filmed this while bicycling.
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This video shows the best part of Vienna. The city center of Vienna, the down town of Vienna and the Trams, Horse Carriages and Buses of Vienna. You can learn from us how to do free transportation in entire Vienna
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Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
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During the late 19th and early 20th century, #Vienna became a cultural epicenter of Europe, contributing art, philosophy, and culture on its way to becoming one of the world’s great cities.
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Find out why Vienna is long-hailed The City of Music at the Vienna State Opera. A backstage tour will show you all the ins and outs of this majestic place, as well as give you a glimpse of why it has been at the forefront of entertainment since its construction in the 1800s.
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Vienna Old Town - Austria - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Vienna, Austro-Bavarian: Wean is the capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.757 million (2.4 million within the metropolitan area, more than 20% of Austria's population), as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was the largest German-speaking city in the world, and before the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I the city had 2 million inhabitants. Today it is second only to Berlin in German speakers.Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC. The city lies in the east of Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. These regions work together in a European Centrope border region. Along with nearby Bratislava, Vienna forms a metropolitan region with 3 million inhabitants. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be The City of Dreams because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst - Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
In a 2005 study of 127 world cities, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked the city first (in a tie with Vancouver, Canada) for the world's most livable cities (in the 2012 survey of 140 cities Vienna was ranked number two, behind Melbourne). For four consecutive years (2009--2012), the human-resource-consulting firm Mercer ranked Vienna first in its annual Quality of Living survey of hundreds of cities around the world. Monocle's 2012 Quality of Life Survey ranked Vienna fourth on a list of the top 25 cities in the world to make a base within (up from sixth in 2011 and eighth in 2010).
The city was ranked 1st globally for its culture of innovation in 2007 and 2008, and fifth globally (out of 256 cities) in the 2011 Innovation Cities Index, which analyzed 162 indicators in covering three areas: culture, infrastructure and markets.[24] Vienna regularly hosts urban planning conferences and is often used as a case study by urban planners.
Each year since 2005, Vienna has been the world's number one destination for international congresses and conventions. Vienna attracts about five million tourists a year.
Places You Must Visit on Historic Center of Vienna
Historic Center of Vienna
We most enjoyed the historic center in our carriage ride, it cost 55 euro for 20 minutes, it couldn't be better.
If you are visiting Vienna and have a short time to see the sights this guide is for you! My guide is tailored for those who want to come and see the sights excluding the museums.
The historic center of Vienna is well preserved, and filled with historical buildings and nice architecture.
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See the nice city of Vienna! Vedete il centro storico di Vienna con dei maggiori monumenti. Merita un viaggio.
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Vienna is the capital and at the same time a state of Austria. Many of the sights are in the 1st district – the old town - and on the Ringstrasse, a broad boulevard that encloses this city district.
Our tour begins at the State Opera. The members of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra are elected from of the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. Their famous Vienna New Year's Concert, taking place January 1, is broadcasted worldwide from the house of the Viennese Music Association (Musikvereinshaus). Past the Hotel Sacher and the Albertina -the most renowned art museum of graphic arts - we reach the Heroes Square -Heldenplatz - with the equestrian statues of Prince Eugene and Archduke Charles.
In the inner yard of the Hofburg Palace you will find the statue of Emperor Franz I representing Emperor Augustus. The imperial crown cannot be overlooked.
The Swiss gateway leads into the oldest section of the castle - the Swiss Court. Here you should definitely visit the Treasury. Among other interesting objects, the Imperial Insignia of the Holy Roman Empire and the inalienable heirloom of the House of Habsburg are shown.
Through the Michaelertor – St. Michael`s Gate - we leave the Hofburg Palace and touch the pedestrian precinct crowded by tourists and locals.
Today the Austrian Federal Chancellery is located in the Leopold Wing of the Hofburg Palace at the Ballhausplatz . In the opposite building, where the Congress of Vienna met once, are the offices of the Chancellor.
From the Imperial Court Theatre (Burgtheater), one of the most important German language theaters in the world, one arrives at the folks' park (Volksgarten) built in 1819 with the Theseustemple set up the 1819.
Across the trench (Graben), one of the most exclusive streets of the city, you reach the Stephansplatz. It was formerly the trench in front of the Roman fort, which became the ditch in front of the city wall in the Middle Ages. In one of the side streets you will find the Café Hawelka - Vienna's most famous artists' café.
The St. Stephen's Cathedral is the landmark of Vienna. The glass facade of the house is in a lively architectural contrast to the St. Stephens cathedral.
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Wien ist die Hauptstadt und zugleich ein Bundesland Österreichs. Viele der Sehenswürdigkeiten befinden sich im 1. Bezirk, der Altstadt, und an der Ringstrasse, die diesen Stadtbezirk umschließt.
Unser Rundgang beginnt bei der Staatsoper. Aus dem Staatsopernorchester gehen die Wiener Philharmoniker hervor, deren Neujahrskonzert am 1. Januar aus dem gegenüber liegenden Musikvereinshaus weltweit übertragen wird. Vorbei am Hotel Sacher und der Albertina, das renommierteste Kunstmuseum für graphische Kunst, erreichen wir den Heldenplatz mit den Reiterstandbildern Prinz Eugens und Erzherzogs Karl.
Im inneren Burghof findet man die Statue von Kaiser Franz I. dargestellt als Imperator Augustus. Auch die Kaiserkrone ist nicht zu übersehen.
Durch das Schweizer Tor gelangt man in den ältesten Teil der Burg, den Schweizer Hof. Hier sollte man auf jeden Fall auch die Schatzkammer besuchen, die neben den Reichinsignien des Heiligen Römischen Reichs deutscher Nation auch die unveräußerlichen Erbstücke des Hauses Habsburg zeigt.
Durch das Michaelertor verlassen wir die Hofburg und streifen die von Touristen und Einheimischen stark bevölkerte Fußgängerzone.
Im Leopoldinischen Trakt der Hofburg am Ballhausplatz befinden sind heute die Amtsräume des Bundespräsidenten. Im gegenüber liegenden Gebäude, wo einst der Wiener Kongress tagte, liegen die Amtsräume des Bundeskanzlers.
Vom Burgtheater, einem der renommiertesten Theater der Welt, gelangt man in den Volksgarten mit dem 1819 errichteten Theseustempel.
Über den Graben, eine der exklusivsten Straßen der Stadt, erreicht man den Stephansplatz. Ursprünglich befand sich hier der Graben vor dem römischen Kastell, der im Mittelalter der Graben vor der Stadtmauer wurde. In einer der Seitengassen befindet sich das Café Hawelka, berühmtestes Künstlercafé Wiens.
Der Stephansdom ist das Wahrzeichen von Wien. In lebhaftem architektonischem Kontrast zum Stephansdom steht die Glasfassade des Haashauses.
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