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Vienna is the capital of Austria
Vienna is the capital of Austria, and the largest city in Austria, with a population of about 1.8 million people, and it is one of the most important cities in the European Union, as it hosts the headquarters of many international organizations, and the city of Vienna consists of 23 administrative regions called “Provinces”, as the residents of each county elect delegates to the District Assembly, and this, as a federal city, also has the right to have eleven delegates in the Federal Assembly known as the “Provincial Council.”
Vienna astronomical and geographical location
Vienna is located at 48.21 degrees latitude, 16.37 degrees longitude, and 193 meters above sea level. The city is located in the northeastern part of Austria, between the foothills of the Alps and the Carpathians, and most of it is located on the right bank of the Danube. The Vienna Basin A focal point for crossing the old military and commercial roads, as it connects the north to the south along the amber route, which runs from the Baltic Sea in the south, and connects between the west and east along the Danube, as Vienna overlooks the surrounding areas, which It contains parts of Austria’s borders with the Czech Republic, wa Hungary (Hungary), and Slovakia.
Tourist areas in Vienna
Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg Palace is located in the historical center of Vienna. In the Middle Ages, it was an impregnable castle before it became an imperial palace with 2,600 rooms, 18 pavilions and 19 plazas. This palace is nowadays one of the headquarters of the democratic government , Which makes it one of the oldest and most powerful places of power in Europe.
Sisi Museum
The Sisi Museum contains about 300 antiquities symbolizing the ancient Austrian ruling power, and this collection also includes precious jewelry, elegant dresses, umbrellas, gloves, and other possessions of Empress Elizabeth in Switzerland in 1898 CE; for this reason it was called this The museum that followed the life of Empress Elizabeth from her childhood until her death was called “Sissy”, the name given to her.
Imperial Apartments
The current furnishings in Imperial Apartments dating back to the middle of the nineteenth century and the eighteenth century are spread through many luxurious rooms, which reflect the prosperity and luxury of the rulers of Austria who lived in the past, and it is possible to know how to spend The rulers of their days, exploring the rooms; such as classrooms, sleeping rooms, dining rooms, toilets, and others.
Cultural life in Vienna
Vienna is the cultural center in Austria, and one of the world capitals of music, as festivals held in Salzburg and Bregenz depend on musicians, orchestras, actors, and directors of the Vienna Theater. Concerts, theatrical performances, and opera have played a fundamental role in life in Vienna for centuries, as well as Many of the internationally renowned composers lived and worked in the city, in addition to helping the Friends of Music Society, which was founded in 1812 AD, to ensure that the city remains a major and pioneering center for music.
