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    Vienna - International Capital of Music

    “Vienna, Vienna you alone will always be the city of my dreams...” The refrain of this popular Wienerlied (Viennese songs), which gained worldwide fame in 1914, reflects the yearning of many to stay in the world’s capital of music.

    Transcendent waltz melodies come to mind when one thinks of Vienna, and everything begins to spin. Music and Vienna are inseparable. No other cosmopolitan city has managed to carry its musical heritage over to the present and enrich it with modern impulses from all over the world. Join us in discovering the musical side of Vienna and enjoy the ethereal sound of the great masters:

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      Music is in the Air: 9 Open-Air Music Events

      Let’s embark on a search for concerts in little known places, such as courtyards, parks, palace gardens and churches, outside of the major concert programs.
      Discover Music Outdoors
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      Musical Anecdotes from Vienna’s Top Hotels

      International stars such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lionel Richie, as well as Giacomo Puccini stayed at Vienna’s magnificent hotels.
      Discover Musical Stories
    • ImPulsTanz 2020, Wim Vandekeybus / Ultima Vez "TRACES"
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      Viennese Dance – From Johann Strauss to Contemporary Choreography

      Vienna is known all around the world for its great composers. It is also a city of dance and has a lot to offer for dance lovers.
      Shake a Leg

    Walks Through Vienna With Great Composers

    Walk in the footsteps of the great masters that chose to make this city their home. Discover the most beautiful locations and enchanting melodies.

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      A day in the Life of Beethoven

      After having made Vienna his home, Beethoven spent most of his life in the city. A musical journey back in time.
      Follow Beethoven
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      A Day in the Life of Mozart

      A day in the footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Let’s embark on a discovery tour of his Vienna.
      Follow Mozart

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      Vienna: Scenic Culture Highlights

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      Walking in Vienna’s Schubertviertel

      A walk off the beaten path takes you through the Schubertviertel, a neighbourhood that carries the composer’s name.
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      Vienna in 3 Days

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