Vienna - Global Citizenship Summer School (sitios de interés)
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Vienna 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 and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. Until the beginning of the 20th century, it was the largest German-speaking city in the world. Before the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I the city had 2 million inhabitants. The city lies in the east of Austria and situated near the banks of the river Danube. In addition, it is close to the borders of the Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary.
Vienna regarded as the City of Music and it is well known for having played a significant role as a leading European Music Centre. Johann Strauss II (October 25, 1825-June 3, 1899), also known as “The Waltz King”, was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly operettas and dance music. Because of him, the waltz became extremely popular in Vienna during the 19th century. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and ballet. One of Johann Strauss’s most famous works include “The Blue Danube” (the link to this composition can be found below the text).
Vienna is a magnificent and magic city for those who are interested in history but also for those who have a romantic disposition. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens. In addition, Vienna is an elegant city, which certainly provides aesthetic pleasure.
Link to the composition “The Blue Danube”:
Vienna regarded as the City of Music and it is well known for having played a significant role as a leading European Music Centre. Johann Strauss II (October 25, 1825-June 3, 1899), also known as “The Waltz King”, was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly operettas and dance music. Because of him, the waltz became extremely popular in Vienna during the 19th century. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and ballet. One of Johann Strauss’s most famous works include “The Blue Danube” (the link to this composition can be found below the text).
Vienna is a magnificent and magic city for those who are interested in history but also for those who have a romantic disposition. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens. In addition, Vienna is an elegant city, which certainly provides aesthetic pleasure.
Link to the composition “The Blue Danube”:
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