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'''Vienna''' is the [[capital]] of [[Austria]], close to the [[Czech Republic]], [[Slovakia]] and [[Hungary]]. In 2001, the city centre was designated a [[World Heritage Site]]. '''Vienna''' is the [[capital]] of [[Austria]], close to the [[Czech Republic]], [[Slovakia]] and [[Hungary]]. In 2001, the city centre was designated a [[World Heritage Site]].
-Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including [[theatre]], [[opera]], [[European classical music|classical music]] and fine arts. The [[Burgtheater]] is considered one of the best theatres in the German-speaking world alongside its branch, the Akademietheater. The [[Volkstheater Wien]] and the [[Theater in der Josefstadt]] also enjoy good reputations. There is also a multitude of smaller theatres, in many cases devoted to less mainstream forms of performing arts, such as modern, experimental plays or [[cabaret]].+Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including [[theatre]], [[opera]], [[European classical music|classical music]] and [[fine arts]]. There is a multitude of smaller theatres, in many cases devoted to less mainstream forms of performing arts, such as modern, experimental plays or [[cabaret]].
-Vienna is also home to a number of opera houses, including the [[Vienna State Opera|Staatsoper]] and the [[Vienna Volksoper|Volksoper]], the latter being devoted to the typical Viennese [[operetta]]. Classical concerts are performed at well known venues such as the [[Wiener Musikverein]], home of the [[Vienna Philharmonic]] Orchestra, and the [[Wiener Konzerthaus]]. Many concert venues offer concerts aimed at tourists, featuring popular highlights of Viennese music (particularly the works of [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]] and [[Johann Strauss]]).+Vienna is also home to a number of opera houses. Many concert venues offer concerts aimed at tourists, featuring popular highlights of Viennese music (particularly the works of [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]] and [[Johann Strauss]]).
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-In recent years, the [[Theater an der Wien]] has become widely known for hosting premieres of [[Musical theater|musicals]], although it has recently devoted itself to the opera again. The most successful musical by far was "Elisabeth", which was later translated into several other languages and performed all over the world. The [[Haus der Musik]] ("house of music") opened in [[2000]].+
Many Roman Catholic churches in central Vienna also feature performances of religious or other music, including masses sung with classical music and organ. Many Roman Catholic churches in central Vienna also feature performances of religious or other music, including masses sung with classical music and organ.
===Museums=== ===Museums===
-The [[Hofburg]] is the location of the Schatzkammer (treasury), holding the imperial jewels of the Hapsburg dynasty. The Sisi Museum (a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria) allows visitors to view the Imperial apartments as well as the silver cabinet. Directly opposite the Hofburg are the ''[[Kunsthistorisches Museum]]'' and the Naturhistorisches Museum, which houses many paintings by old masters and ancient and classical artefacts.+The Sisi Museum (a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria) allows visitors to view the Imperial apartments as well as the silver cabinet. Directly opposite the Hofburg are the ''[[Kunsthistorisches Museum]]'' and the Naturhistorisches Museum, which houses many paintings by old masters and ancient and classical artefacts.
A number of museums are located in the [[Museumsquartier]] (museum quarter), the former Imperial Stalls which were converted into a museum complex in the 1990s. It houses the Museum of Modern Art (Ludwig Foundation), the [[Leopold Museum]] (focussing on works of the Viennese Secession, Viennese Modernism and Austrian Expressionism), additional halls with feature exhibitions and the Tanzquartier. The Liechtenstein Palace contains one of the world's largest private art collections. There are a multitude of other museums in Vienna, including the Military History Museum, the [[Technisches Museum Wien|Technical Museum]], the Vienna Clock Museum and the Burial Museum. The museums dedicated to Vienna's districts provide a retrospective of the respective districts. A number of museums are located in the [[Museumsquartier]] (museum quarter), the former Imperial Stalls which were converted into a museum complex in the 1990s. It houses the Museum of Modern Art (Ludwig Foundation), the [[Leopold Museum]] (focussing on works of the Viennese Secession, Viennese Modernism and Austrian Expressionism), additional halls with feature exhibitions and the Tanzquartier. The Liechtenstein Palace contains one of the world's largest private art collections. There are a multitude of other museums in Vienna, including the Military History Museum, the [[Technisches Museum Wien|Technical Museum]], the Vienna Clock Museum and the Burial Museum. The museums dedicated to Vienna's districts provide a retrospective of the respective districts.
-===Architecture===+==Architecture==
-A variety of [[architecture|architectural]] styles can be found in Vienna, such as the [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]] [[Ruprechtskirche]] and the [[Baroque architecture|Baroque]] [[Karlskirche]]. Styles range from [[classicism|classicist]] buildings to [[modern architecture]]. [[Art Nouveau]] left many architectural traces in Vienna. The [[Vienna Secession|Secession]], [[Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station]], and the [[Kirche am Steinhof]] by [[Otto Wagner]] rank among the best known examples of Art Nouveau in the world.+A variety of [[architecture|architectural]] styles can be found in Vienna. Styles range from [[classicism|classicist]] buildings to [[modern architecture]]. [[Art Nouveau]] left many architectural traces in Vienna. The [[Vienna Secession|Secession]], [[Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station]], and the [[Kirche am Steinhof]] by [[Otto Wagner]] rank among the best known examples of Art Nouveau in the world.
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-The [[Hundertwasserhaus]] by [[Friedensreich Hundertwasser]], designed to counter the clinical look of modern architecture, is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions. Another example of unique architecture is the [[Wotruba Church|Wotrubakirche]] by sculptor [[Fritz Wotruba]]. +
-In the 1990s, a number of quarters were adapted and extensive building projects were implemented in the areas around Donaustadt (north of the Danube) and Wienerberg (in southern Vienna). The 202 [[metre|m]]-high [[Millennium Tower, Vienna|Millennium Tower]] located at Handelskai is the highest building in Vienna{{Fact|date=February 2007}}. In recent years, Vienna has seen numerous architecture projects completed which combine modern architectural elements with old buildings, such as the remodelling and revitalisation of the old [[Gasometer, Vienna|Gasometer]] in 2001.+The [[Hundertwasserhaus]] by [[Friedensreich Hundertwasser]], designed to counter the clinical look of modern architecture, is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions.
-Most buildings in Vienna are relatively low; there are currently (early 2006) around 100 buildings higher than 40 m. The number of high-rise buildings is kept low by building legislation aimed at preserving green areas and districts designated as [[World Heritage Site|world cultural heritage]]. Strong rules apply to the planning, authorisation and construction of high-rise buildings. Consequently, much of the inner city is a high-rise free zone. 
== See == == See ==
- +*[[Battle of Vienna]]
*[[Vienna Secession]] *[[Vienna Secession]]
*[[Viennese Actionism]] *[[Viennese Actionism]]

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Vienna is the capital of Austria, close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. In 2001, the city centre was designated a World Heritage Site.

Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including theatre, opera, classical music and fine arts. There is a multitude of smaller theatres, in many cases devoted to less mainstream forms of performing arts, such as modern, experimental plays or cabaret.

Vienna is also home to a number of opera houses. Many concert venues offer concerts aimed at tourists, featuring popular highlights of Viennese music (particularly the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss).

Many Roman Catholic churches in central Vienna also feature performances of religious or other music, including masses sung with classical music and organ.

Museums

The Sisi Museum (a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria) allows visitors to view the Imperial apartments as well as the silver cabinet. Directly opposite the Hofburg are the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum, which houses many paintings by old masters and ancient and classical artefacts.

A number of museums are located in the Museumsquartier (museum quarter), the former Imperial Stalls which were converted into a museum complex in the 1990s. It houses the Museum of Modern Art (Ludwig Foundation), the Leopold Museum (focussing on works of the Viennese Secession, Viennese Modernism and Austrian Expressionism), additional halls with feature exhibitions and the Tanzquartier. The Liechtenstein Palace contains one of the world's largest private art collections. There are a multitude of other museums in Vienna, including the Military History Museum, the Technical Museum, the Vienna Clock Museum and the Burial Museum. The museums dedicated to Vienna's districts provide a retrospective of the respective districts.

Architecture

A variety of architectural styles can be found in Vienna. Styles range from classicist buildings to modern architecture. Art Nouveau left many architectural traces in Vienna. The Secession, Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station, and the Kirche am Steinhof by Otto Wagner rank among the best known examples of Art Nouveau in the world.

The Hundertwasserhaus by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, designed to counter the clinical look of modern architecture, is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions.

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