Cultural sightseeing in Austria

The original culture of Austria is of great interest. For many centuries, the Austrians have absorbed many aspects from different European states. A lot of cultural sights are scattered throughout the country. The main cultural center of Austria is its capital, Vienna. It has had a serious impact on the whole Europe. For a long time, Vienna has being considered a kind of center of music. Great composers, such as Schubert, Strauss, Beethoven and, of course, Mozart were living there. Many temples in unique Romanesque style have survived in Austria. There are real masterpieces of Gothic architecture.

To the date, there are more than 400 museums of different specializations in Austria. One of the most significant is the Museum of Art History in Vienna, founded in 1889. The architect Gottfried Semper created a majestic project, so the building itself is worthy of attention. Many tourists are interested in the museum of Swarovski. The entrance to it is set in a giant's head overgrown with grass, and all the halls are hidden under ground. You can look in the museum of Sigmund Freud to see the expositions that tell about the life and work of the famous doctor. Don't forget about the main art museum in Vienna representing a palace complex with luxury interiors. Now, it also serves as the office of the President and the Chancellor of the Republic.

Not only architectural, but also natural attractions of Austria have a great value. Most of the country is on a hill about 1 000 meters above sea level. The Alpine mountains have become a source of inspiration, both for the Austrians themselves and for many visitors. You can admire the views in summer and in winter from numerous observation platforms. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The historical center of Salzburg that is officially protected by UNESCO, deserves attention. Great masters of the past worked on its creation. During walks, you can reach Getreidegasse, where Mozart was born and lived. The historical center is a combination of a variety of styles, including Baroque, Gothic, and early Renaissance. The great composer had a significant influence on the development of Austria. His works were opened at the opening of the Vienna State Opera in 1869. Now, this is a majestic state structure, which many music lovers would like to see. The historical center of Vienna also deserves your attention. The square in front of the Cathedral of St. Stefan is worth visiting.

In Austria, a huge number of different palaces and temples were built in different periods during more than a thousand years. Hohensalzburg Castle belongs to one of the oldest structures of this type. Founded in 1077, it was repeatedly rebuilt and reinforced. Once, it has served as a military fortification; later, it was a prison. Now, it is a large museum, where collections of weapons and torture chambers are represented. Austria has its own Versailles - the Schönbrunn Palace - that was erected in the same style with the Parisian ensemble of palaces. The luxurious complex is surrounded by green gardens; the entrance is decorated with a beautiful arch. Schönbrunn is famous primarily for the fact that Napoleon, as well as other historical figures lived there. Tourists will be able to look at the green labyrinth, as well as the exposition of different sculptures. In Austria, many architectural monuments in various styles, as well as interesting places where a variety of cultural events are held, can be seen.