Vienna in quotes: “the city of pleasures” and “everything is like in a fairy tale”:
Vienna is a special, magical city. There is a lot of history and a lot of culture behind it. He can't help but impress. Reading the “Viennese” statements, you understand this once again.
“Metaphorically, Vienna is a crossroads. It is a place of mutual action, exchange, a place where cultures communicate. Vienna has excellent beer, but you can also try excellent Armenian cognac.” Billy Joel, American singer, performer of the song "Vienna".
“Austria is fabulous! Sometimes I’m wandering around Vienna, I look around and it seems like everything is really like in a fairy tale.” Anna Huzar, writer.
“It was wonderful to live here, in this city, which cordially accepted everything that belonged to others and willingly gave away its own; in its light, Parisian-like air, inspiring gaiety, it was more than natural to enjoy life.
Yes, Vienna was a city of pleasures; but what is culture if not the extraction of the most subtle, the most tender, the most fragile from the rough matter of life - with the help of art and love... Stefan Zweig, Austrian writer, playwright, born in Vienna.
“And in the sounds I would soar over bright Vienna, To see all the palaces and the Vienna Woods from above, To the waltzes of Strauss, to spin in the Universe, And to tenderly give it the beauty of heaven...” Arseny Tarkovsky, poet.
"Vienna is a city that was built around coffee shops." Bertolt Brecht, German playwright, writer, poet.
"Vienna is a city that loves to grumble." Eric von Stroheim, American film director and actor.
“Vienna: a city that grabs you by the shoulder and turns you one hundred and eighty degrees so that you look back into the past.” Julie Zee, German writer, novel “Eagles and Angels”.
“...the city grew like a tree, growing ring after ring; and instead of the ancient rampart, the middle, most important core was encircled by the Ringstrasse with its ceremonial buildings.
In the middle part, the old palaces of the court and aristocrats spoke the language of petrified history: here, at the Lichnovskys, Beethoven played, here, at Esterhazy, Haydn visited, here, at the old university, Haydn’s “Creation of the World” was first performed.
The Hofburg saw generations of emperors, Schönbrunn saw Napoleon, in St. Stephen’s Cathedral the united Christian princes knelt and offered a prayer of thanks for the salvation of Europe from the Turks, the university saw countless luminaries of science within its walls.” Stefan Zweig.
“It is worth noting that, along with Austrian cuisine, there is Viennese cuisine, which makes Austria the only country where the cuisine is named after the city. Most tourists who come here manage to get acquainted with Viennese cuisine, leaving out the products and dishes of other regions...
Viennese cuisine arose precisely thanks to the territorial location of Vienna, which made it possible to borrow and improve recipes for dishes from neighboring countries. This is how Viennese goulash, schnitzel, pancakes, dumplings, strudel and other flour products arose. Anna Huszar, "Alpine Cuisine Traditions: Austria."
“The most beautiful city on Earth is Lucerne, in Switzerland. Vienna is the second beauty after him.” Pavel Kuryanoff, writer.
Interesting facts about Austria
More than 90% of the population speaks German. It is official throughout the country. It should also be noted that Slovenian, Croatian and Hungarian languages have official status in the regions of Carinthia and Burgenland. French and English are extremely popular among the younger generation.
Austria is one of the first countries in the world that have switched to energy-saving technologies by more than 50%. The country currently receives more than 65% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. A possible increase in this indicator by several percent is also envisaged.
The population of Austria is 8.5 million people, the area is 83,871 km2. The country is one of the richest and most developed countries in the world - an interesting fact.
About 50% of Austrian men and 20% of women are overweight, but only 8.6% each are obese (the lowest rate in Europe)!
According to recent sociological surveys, it has become known that the majority of Austrians spend their free time playing sports and active recreation.
A quarter of Austria's population lives in Vienna!
Interesting fact about Austria: Adolf Hitler was born in the city of Braunau am Inn in Upper Austria. It should be noted that the events of one of the parts of the first volume of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” take place in this town.
Austria is the only EU country that is not a NATO member.
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria with a population of 1.7 million people, an interesting fact.
The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world.
The official currency of Austria is the euro.
Interesting fact about Austria: Tiergarten Schönbrunn is the first zoo in the world! It was founded in Vienna in 1752. In honor of the 260th anniversary of the attraction in 2012, grand celebrations and replenishment of the number of animals took place.
Austria has a very low unemployment rate. It is interesting to know that in Europe, Austrians are called “incorrigible workaholics,” since the majority of the population works 9 hours a day and stays at work for a long time.
Interesting fact: Austrian inventor Joseph Madersperger created the world's first sewing machine in 1818!
Haslauer is the world's first official hotel! It was founded in 803 and has been continuously performing its functions for more than 12 centuries.
The largest cemetery in Europe is located in Vienna. At the moment, the Zentralfriedhof cemetery contains about 3 million tombs, including the graves of Beethoven, Gluck, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert...
Fun fact about Austria: Schönbrunn Palace has over 1,440 rooms. This is not only the former residence of the Habsburgs, but also a popular attraction, the real pride of Austria.
Austria gave the world many famous composers of classical music, including Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, J. Strauss, Mahler, Bruckner. Every year, the country hosts hundreds of music festivals dedicated to these great musicians and composers.
World famous celebrity, stunning Hollywood actor and former governor of California (twice elected in 2003 and 2006), Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in the village of Tal, near the city of Graz (Austria), interesting fact.
Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the German sports car company Porsche, was from Austria!
Interesting fact: the Austrian Alps occupy 62% of the country's area.
The highest point in Austria is Mount Großglockner (3798 m). It is interesting to know that the country has 13 peaks above 3000 meters, and 34 above 2000 meters.
Neusiedler is the largest natural lake in Austria. It is included in the UNESCO heritage list and is a popular natural attraction.
Aphorismu.net – Aphorisms – Austria
Any girl can be charming; all you have to do is stand still and look like a fool. Hedy Lamarr
If the wife begins to ration tenderness, the man goes to the black market. Senta Berger
Many marriages are a state in which two people cannot endure for long, either with or without each other. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
Whether two people did the right thing by marrying each other cannot be judged even at their silver wedding. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
Some wives have the same blind and mysterious love for their husbands as nuns have for their monasteries. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
It’s bad if spouses make each other miss each other. But it’s much worse if only one of them makes the other bored. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
A woman who is unable to influence her husband is a goose. A woman who does not want to influence him is a saint. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
To marry according to reason means, in most cases, to use all your reason to commit the most insane act possible. Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach
Found: 122 aphorisms (13 pages)
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Towards the end
Those who prefer active recreation cannot find a better place to relax. Fans of skiing and hiking come here from all over the world. Comfortable hotels at ski resorts are always filled with lively, active tourists. Alpine landscapes delight guests along every kilometer of numerous routes.
Austria is the answer for those travelers who dream of a tourist trip to Europe at any time of the year.
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Flag of Austria
The flag of Austria is divided into three equal horizontal stripes: red at the top and bottom of the flag, and a white stripe in the middle. The red and white colors of its flag are very symbolic:
- red is the color of the blood of fighters for freedom and independence of the Republic.
- white is a symbol of independence and freedom that the Austrians won in the fight against the monarchy. In addition, the white stripe represents the Danube River, which crosses the country from east to west.
Austrian flag
If you believe the legend, it is these colors that are associated with the events of the 12th century, when Duke Leopold V of Austria was wounded during the battle of the Third Crusade. Having taken off his blood-stained white shirt, he discovered a clean strip in the place where the belt had been. Raising his shirt up on a pole instead of a banner, he led his troops to attack the enemy. At first, these colors were only on his banner, and a little later they became symbolic colors on the country’s flag.
Beautiful, is not it?
Will Austrian weather suit us?
When going to Austria, check its time zone. The geographical location of the country will tell you a lot. The most important thing, in my opinion, is that you can admire its beauty at any time of the year. Summers in Austria are warm with cool, fresh nights. At this time of year it often rains here, but, as a rule, they are short-lived. Austrian winters are great: snowy and sunny. Spring and autumn are similar to ours. But it should be noted that the Austrian weather is changeable, like all capricious beauties. Let's forgive her this little weakness, and, going to the center of European culture in July or December, we will select the appropriate wardrobe.
Austria is a beautiful corner of the planet
In Vienna's Prater Park there is the world's oldest Ferris wheel, built in the 19th century.
Here in the capital is the oldest zoo in the world, which was founded in 1752.
The main attraction of all of Austria is the summer residence of the Habsburgs - Schönbrunn Palace. It has 1441 beautifully decorated rooms. What he saw was absolutely stunning.
Watch an excellent video from a series of beautiful corners of the planet about Austria, its attractions and beauty — —
Excellent views... And in the end, if we talk about all the sights, we cannot ignore this interesting fact -
The Central Vienna Cemetery contains more than 2.5 million graves. This number exceeds the number of residents of the capital.
Just a little bit of Austrian history
Austria - the full official name of the country is the Austrian Republic. Translated from ancient German, the word “Austria” means “eastern country,” which is impossible to disagree with.
According to ancient artifacts, people settled the territory of Austria in prehistoric times. The chronicles mention the “eastern country” at the end of the 10th century. To confirm this, the following can be cited: in the early 90s. In the 20th century, the remains of an ancient man were found in the ice of the Alps on the Austrian-Italian border. But in general, the starting point of the history of Austria is considered to be the time when these lands began to be inhabited by the ancient Celts, who were later enslaved by the Romans.
From 1526 to 1918, the Austria-Hungarian Empire was ruled by the Habsburg dynasty, the most powerful imperial family in Europe.
The wife of Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, who died tragically during the events of the French Revolution, was the youngest daughter of the imperial couple Francis I and Maria Theresa. Maria succeeded in active reformation in the management of the Austrian lands. Of all the numerous representatives of the imperial dynasty, it was she who enjoyed deserved popularity among her subjects.
