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Local Customs: The splendour of the Catholic church
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In my "Things to do" Tips and the first of my "Off the beaten path" Tips are about churches (maybe so much, that it gets boring for some). Vienna used to be one of the capitols of the Roman Catholic Holy empire and stayed the Habsburgian capitol for many centuries after that. The Roman Catholic church had (and still has) a huge influence on Austria in general and Vienna in particular and here in this city of millions - unlike in many other European cities - still many people go to church every Sunday. Therefore these many churches still have their original function and no-one even dares to have the idea to give them another. For the better, as Vienna has and holds a collection of extraordinary beautiful churches.
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Local Customs: Centre of art and literature
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As being the capitol of a vast empire, Vienna was also the centre of art and literature for many centuries. Of course, music and dance are things we now immediately relate with the Austrian capitol, but did you know that Goethe also had a soft spot in his heart for Vienna. He lived and worked here for several years and though it were definately the most happiest thought a human being ever put down on paper, Goethe still can be mentioned as one of the first Germanic literate people in history.
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Local Customs: Don't let seize fool you
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Not only in Vienna tourists are overwhelmed by the huge houses, citymansions and palaces that stretch as far as the eyes can see. Well, there's exactly the point ... the eye should see around the corner and once and a while see behond the facades of the former splendour. Most Vienna people are houses pretty small in appartments within the many complexes inside the town. Still, their houses are fine, cosy and one does it's best to create a beautiful surrounding by having plants on the balcony or in the innercourts. This is something that Austrians from cities as well as from villages have in common. Flowers are in both cases man's best friend and make the whole neighbourhood happier then without their colourful smiles.
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Local Customs: Good tourist information everywhere
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Vienna has always attracted many tourists and they are welcomed in a very hospitable environment. It was here that I first saw information points that - at the drop of a coin - give you detailed information about what's right in front of you. The city has very good tourist information in all main tourist attractions. There is a whole army of volunteers that also offer you personal guided tours, so you can get in toouch with the true Austrian spirit in their magnificent capitol.
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Website: info.wien.at
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Local Customs: Fiakers, something typical in Vienna
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Fiakers and Vienna go together like a knife and a fork. The typical Vienna horse and wagon can be rented by visitors for a drive through town. Long time ago, this was the way of transport for the wealthier families, but in Vienna too it evolved a little like the first form of a taxi (cap) for the common public (still those who had quite some money to spend). Fiakers come in two main varieties. Open Fiakers (the original) and those with closed cabins.
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Website: www.wien-vienna.at/fiaker.htm
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Vasili Sat May 23, 2009 08:12 UTC
A beautiful tradition and sight and especially the "klap klap" of the horses on the pavement but they need to work on scoopping the poop trail left behind on the small streets. | volopolo Tue Apr 1, 2008 19:40 UTC
Excellent page about Vienna, the most beautiful city in Europe! | Daja123 Sun Jan 14, 2007 19:08 UTC
The crystal hall in Albertina's palace is amazing. Nice page with lots of good information... well done:-) | toonsarah Thu Jul 13, 2006 19:30 UTC
Happy memories of Wien, Paul, lots of great photos. |
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