Vienna

The beautiful, monumental city of Vienna is the located in the Republic of Austria. It is also the capital of Austria. The country of Austria is located in the heart of Western Europe. It covers a total area of 83,872 km square. Due to its location on the Mountains of Alps, it has an alpine climate. German is the official as well as the national language as it is spoken by the majority, which makes up some 90 %, of the people. Austria is one proud country with a magnificent history. Today, Vienna stand well as an epitome of everything the country of Austria is. The city of Vienna is located at a height of about 151 to 524 meters. The variation is due to its location of the Mountains of Alps and partly Vienna Basin. The total area of the city is 414.90 km square of which 395.51 km square is land and the rest 19.39 km square is water. Being the largest city of Austria, the population of the Vienna is 1,680,266. Roman Catholics make 49.2 % of the total population whereas a staggering 25.7 % do not related with any religion at all. Muslims form the biggest minority with 7.8 %. The climate is said to be pleasant throughout the year with warm summers with an average temperature of about 22 - 26?C. Winters are however, very cold with an average temperature usually lower than the freezing point with lots of snow. Vienna has a whole network of roads winding in and out of the city. Buses, trams provide the public transport.

Signs of first settlement date back to 500 BC, during which time, Vienna was home to Celtics. By 15 BC, the Romans had conquered Vienna and turned it into a bulwark against any invasion from the tribes in Germany. During the age and times of the Holy Roman Empire, the honor of being the capital city was bestowed upon Vienna. This period was followed by wars and battles which extended to the time of World War II. Later in 1970s when Vienna International Centre was opened, Vienna once again became the centre of the world politics. Today it is the host of the United Nations, IAEA, OPEC and many other international organizations. The legacy of the Roman Empire and various other dynasties has left the city to be a sight to behold. Rathaus, Stephansdom, Staatsoper and Kunsthistorisches Museum are masterpieces of true arts. In terms of arts and entertainment, the city stands unparalleled.

The Burgtheater is said to be better than any other. And as if that wasn't enough add Volkstheater Wien and the Theater of der Josefstadt to it. Together they are unbeatable in terms of performing arts and cabaret. Theater of der Wien is known especially for its musicals. Apart from this, Vienna is the only surviving home of the 19th century ball! More than two hundred balls are held annually which feature many orchestras. The famous most are perhaps the Austrian balls. These balls attract a multitude of visitors annually. Vienna is one city that never seems to seize celebrating its victory over the dark ages and it drinks to its honor of being a capital of the world. It is truly a city of many a worlds. No matter how many times you have been to this city of wonders, you always go back for more. Endless partying, relentless celebrations of Vienna are a magnet for party animals. If you are one of those then I take it that your next vacation will be spent exploring Vienna. Don't worry about your Vienna Tickets and get them now!