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• Vienna is the capital and most popular city of Austria.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Austria
  2. Mayor: Michael HauplOfficial Site: Vienna Mayor
  3. Language spoken: German
  4. Currency: Euro
  5. Country code: 43
  6. Area code: 1
  7. Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
  8. Airport code: VIE
  9. Founded: 5th Century BC (est)Official Site: Vienna
  10. Population: 1,664,146 (2007)City Population: Vienna Population
  11. Climate: Temperate continental

• History

  This city has a history that dates back to 500 BC when it was founded. Vienna once grew as the capital of Holy Roman Empire. It was established as the capital of Austria in 1918.

  Known for their rich history, it is also very rich in the arts and is home to theaters such as Burgtheater and Volkstheater Wien. Landmarks include the Imperial Palace and Schonbrunn Palace. Architectural styles varying from classicist buildings to modern architecture can be seen in many buildings. Major churches like St. Stephen's Cathedral and Deutschordenskirche attract visitors annually.

  Vienna is a main center for higher education, with educational institutions like Vienna University, Medical University of Vienna, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, University of Vienna and Vienna University of Technology.

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• Actors

  1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Musicians

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  2. Franz Schubert

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