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Introduction:
Austria, the European powerhouse during the medieval period,
is one of the few landlocked countries of the continent. Present
day Austria is famous for the alluring architecture of her
cities, adventure sports and a rich musical tradition. Vienna,
the capital city is full of architectural delights. Salzburg,
the birthplace of Mozart is thronged by music lovers. The
snow clad peaks of Innsbruck simply enthrall tourists.
Major Cities of Austria:
Vienna
This capital city of Austria is a medley of ornamentation
with a spirit of art nouveau. Circling the old town (the Innere
Stadt ) is the striking revivalist architecture of the Ringstrasse
Vienna’s main pathway. These buildings range from the
charming Opera House to the monumental Natural History Museum.
Nestled throughout the city are the graceful art-nouveau buildings
of great architects Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos. The buildings
are one of the many remnants of the artistic and intellectual
flowering that took place in Vienna at the turn of the century.
 Vienna is famous for its coffee houses. One of the best known
is Hawelka, on Dorotheergasse. Vienna is famous for its golden
epoch. It was an age of exuberance. Great baroque palaces,
churches and monuments dominated Vienna’s architecture
and still do.
Country : Austria
Official name : Vienna
Population : 1.6 million
Languages : German, English
Salzburg
Salzburg in Austria is a city rich in tradition, history and
culture with the fascinating scenery and the city's stately
Baroque(ornate) architecture. The city's elegant Gothic art
attracted many craftsmen and artists and it became eminent
through the works of the Italian architects Vincenzo Scamozzi
and Santini Solari, to whom the centre of Salzburg owes much
of its Baroque(ornate) look.
Salzburg is an extravagant city, known for its impressive
buildings and palaces and besides this is a home of the most
celebrated music and arts festival in the world.
 There is a year-round current of music in Salzburg where at
least one concert is held every day and some of the world
best-known conductors, orchestras and opera singers come regularly
to the town. The city is also rich in galleries and museums,
among which the Rupertinum, a gallery of modern art, possessing
collections of Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka is marvellous.
The city is famous for he music and scenic locations.
Country : Austria
Official name : Salzburg
Population : 523,500
Languages : German, English
Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol is an alpine ski village and
a progressive city of over one lakh inhabitants. It beckons
more North American winter visitors than any other European
ski destination. Surely , some are pulled by the repute created
by two modern Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, which is sustained
in the form of a very efficient infrastructure for winter
sports fans.
The city, nestled in a narrow valley right below lofty mountain
peaks, is marked by historic churches and buildings, interesting  monuments,
rich museums and galleries, and active commerce which make
the place an interesting sports-plus-culture attraction.
The city is famous for the scenic beauty, winter sports and
landmark, the Goldene Dachl.
In short the enticing city of Innsbruck is an excellent destination
for those who seek a broader European experience and vacations
filled with unforgettable memories.
Country : Austria
Official name : Innsbruck
Population : 120,000
Languages : German, English |
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