Vienna

Vienna is the capital and a federal state of Austria. The city is completely surrounded by Lower Austria and is home to a number of important international organizations including: OPEC; AIEA and ONU.

Also known as "the Musicians' City", Vienna was host to some of the most famous musicians of the 18th and 19th centuries including; Christoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, the Strauss, Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt.

The "Ring" that surrounds the historical centre is a street that connects the city and follows the path of the ancient walls. The Gürtel is a second ring that encircles the city. It is Vienna’s busiest street and features an elevated railway system.

The city is crossed on its eastern side by the Danube with a small canal (the Donaukanal) that connects the historical centre. Vienna features an artificial island on the Danube that was created to protect the city from possible floods. The island is a popular park where locals relax and play sport. Every year at the end of June, the 3 day Danube Island Party (Donauinselfest festival) takes place.

Vienna was voted the second most desirable city to live in the world, and first in terms of quality and standard of living

Vienna's cuisine:
Vienna's cuisine is a true reflection of the cultures that exist within this cosmopolitan of cities and include: Bohemian, Hungarian, Italian and Jewish influences. On Vienna's menus you can find the Tafelspitz - a delicious piece of beef boiled in broth and usually served with chive sauce, roasted potatoes or apples; The Gulash - a Hungarian speciality made of stewed meat with lard, flour, onions, carrots, potatoes and paprika; The Wiener Schnitzel - a fried breaded veal cutlet ; the Frittatensuppe - an omelette cut into strips and served in a cup of hot broth; The famous Knödel (bread dumplings), the Kaiserschmarren - a sweet omelette chopped and served with fruit jam. Legendary desserts include: the Apfelstrudel and the renowned Sachertorte - a chocolate cake with apricot jam.
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