Wine and winemaking in Austria is a fairly developed and profitable business. For many tourists and visitors, Austria is more likely to be associated with beer and Vienna schnitzel. But Austria has a long history of wine production and therefore its culture of consumption. Good Austrian wine is not only a great gift for loved...
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St.Valentine’s Day in Austria – what do we celebrate and where to go
St.Valentine’s Day in Austria is traditionally celebrated every year, on February 14th. It is believed that the roots of this holiday go back to the times of ancient Rome. Lupercalia (February 13–15) was an archaic rite and festival which was strongly connected to the fertility and childbirth. In Christianity, many Valentines are known, however, this...
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Historical parallels
On November 2, 2020, the residents of Vienna and the whole world were terrified by the news of a terrorist attack in the heart of Europe. From the perspective of history, you can draw parallels that have left an imprint on the heart of the Austrian capital. In this article, we would like to talk...
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Vienna, the waltz capital of the world, is turning into the city of antique cars
The wheel of time rotates back and only for one weekend. The annual parade “Vienna Classic Days” takes place in a charming and friendly atmosphere, which has long turned into a cult event pleasing a large audience along a stretch of path starting at the Vienna City Hall. Participants in the parade and the stars...
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36th Vienna City Marathon 2019
This year, on the 6th and 7th of April, the traditional annual Vienna City Marathon will be held. The first such marathon took place back in 1984, when 794 participants competed, last year – this figure exceeded 39,000 runners from more than 120 countries of the world. At present Marathon has become an important social...