When was vienna established

From the third century, there is evidence for a civilian settlement in the southeast, a little outside the camp. Much less is known about its layout and buildings, however, than about the camp. Neither of these facilities on the site of the present city had any significance within the ancient "cityscape" of Austria.

The late 4th and 5th centuries began to see the dramatic decline not only of the Roman Empire in general but also of Vindobona in particular.

Archaeological evidence provides information of a devastating fire in the storage area at the beginning of the 5th century. No written records have survived from the period between the 5th to 6th centuries and the 9th century to tell about the fate of this small settlement on the Danube. Today, it is one of the world's largest palace complexes and houses the Austrian president and the Sisi museum.

Spanish Riding School Vienna. Vienna's dancing horses: the Lipizzaner stallions enchant their audience at the oldest riding school in the world. Belvedere Palace. This Baroque masterpiece, built by Prince Eugene of Savoy as his summer residence, houses the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt. The Giant Ferris Wheel. The Giant Ferris Wheel in the historic Prater amusement park gives you some of the best views over the city.

Its cars can be booked for private breakfasts, candle-lit dinners, and even weddings. Vienna has been voted the most liveable city in the world many times over. Three of the reasons: its parks, the Vienna Woods, and its vineyards. Concordia Ball in Vienna www.

Ball Season in Austria. Vienna: Architectural Highlights. Viennese Cuisine. Coffeehouse Culture. We would like to show you content from external sources here. Unfortunately, you have not given us permission to do so. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart entertained Maria Theresia and her family and guests here at the age of six. Forty-five of the 1, rooms in the palace are open to the public. The court architect and designer, Johann Fischer von Erlach, included kitchens in his plans, but not even the emperor had a private bathroom.

They were laid out in the formal 18th century French manner. High on the hill in front of you as you leave the palace stands the delightful Gloriette. Originally, the palace itself was to sit there, but, unfortunately, the high costs involved caused a change of plans. In the gardens to your right, a fanciful palm house provides a rare look at one of the wonderful iron constructions of the late 19th century.

Franz Stephan added a camel and a rhinoceros. When Napoleon was living here, he accepted two Lapland ponies, a giant kangaroo, and two beavers. A giraffe arrived in wearing leather shoes to protect its hooves on its long trek. Franz Joseph, who numbered 50, recorded kills during his hunting life, opened the zoo to the public in the late 19th century.

The visitor should take at least a half day to wander its paths and stop for a glass of wine and lunch at one of the small inns dotting the hills as the Viennese themselves do.

Crime is not a usual occurrence here. There is little poverty and even less downright misery in the streets. Government financed public housing has been a resounding success since its beginnings early in this century. Even the oldest complexes still provide clean, comfortable, desirable housing today. Karl-Marx-Hof is a wonderful example from the s. It is a kilometer long and continues to house 1, families, just as it did when it opened.

Hundertwasser, the Viennese artist, designed a colorful ecological fantasy in that, in addition to providing homes for 50 families, attracts many thousands of tourists every year.

Universal health care is enjoyed by all of its citizens as well as sensible pensions. The Austrian tax euro also supports three opera companies, several symphony and chamber orchestras, numerous theaters, a wide range of museums, public gardens and parks, a very fine public transportation system—well, the lists go on and on.

Although the Viennese pay high taxes, there is little grumbling. In fact, when surveyed several years ago the majority indicated they would be willing to pay even higher taxes rather than reduce the quality of life for the population overall.

This general attitude is probably due to the fact that the Viennese can see their taxes at work in their daily lives. Vienna is a very rich city in the quality of life it provides its 1,, citizens. The Viennese have learned that the good life can indeed be enjoyed by all. Vienna is, in many ways, a modern day Shangri-la. Billie Ann Lopez was an American freelance writer, born and raised in Kansas. For many years she called Vienna, the city she loved, home.

Informative, descriptive and interesting she acquainted you with her Austria. Billie Ann Lopez passed away September 13th, She enriched our lives through her friendship, caring and writings. Billie Ann, you are greatly missed. Silvia McDonald. History of Vienna.

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