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In Vienna, the coffee house isn’t just a hangout: it’s an institution. Lingering over a newspaper with a pastry and a strong espresso drink is, according to UNESCO, officially a Viennese cultural pastime. Walk off your slice of Sachertorte with a self-guided tour of the city’s stunning traditional, Secessionist, and modern architecture, such as the Imperial Palace, the State Opera House, the Kirche am Steinhof, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum, an exercise in ornate geometry.
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1. Lucca - Der Salon des Staunens
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Classic Ensemble Vienna
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5.0 based on 182 reviews
Classical concerts at St.Peter's Church in Vienna. Welcome to the Saint Peter's Church, one of the most beautiful barroque churches in Vienna, built from the year 1701 to 1733 based on the plans of Lukas von Hildebrand. It was here back in the 4th century and under the roman empire where the first church was built in Vindobona, now Vienna. Since then. this worship is celebrated here. Liturgy, masses and classical music makes Peter's Church a hot spot for the locals and tourists. Also the Classic Ensemble Vienna has found his home here. Consisting of internationally renowned musicians who had many successful performances in Austria, Mexico, USA, Sweden, Germany, etc., the Classic Ensemble Vienna captivates with beautiful interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi and more. We invite you to experience this unforgettable journey.
Reviewed By _davidprimm45 - El Paso, United States
This is a classical music presentation that should not be missed. It takes place all year on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 19:30 hour on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 18:00 hour on Saturday. The location is a short distance from U-Bahn station Stephensplatz line 1. I was very impressed because it is a very intimate concert with about 50 chairs. You are up close and personal. It takes place in the house of Mozats first apartment in Vienna. It is the oldest concert hall in Vienna where Mozart performed. Instruments played by the quartet were two violins, one viola, and one Cello. Selections included Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, and Beethoven when I attended. If you miss this concert, you are missing a gem.
3. Concerts at St. Stephen's Cathedral
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
At Vienna's landmark St. Stephen's Cathedral, enjoy a classical concert with Mozart, Beethoven, Bach or Vivaldi and others. Take in the breathtaking atmosphere of one the world's most beautiful churches surrounded by wunderful classical music.
4. Ronacher
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
CATS - A LEGEND RETURNS The most successful musical of all times at the Ronacher from autumn 2019 The Vereinigten Bühnen Wien will present the world-famous show in a new version of the original production at the Ronacher from the autumn with its première in September 2019. Breathtaking dance, legendary costumes, a magical stage design, Grammy-awarded, electrifying music and the moving world hit "Memory", which has meanwhile been sung by more than 150 world-famous artists (including Barbra Streisand and Céline Dion), make CATS an unforgettable experience. A magical theatre evening for the whole family.
5. Hofburg: Festsaal, Zeremoniensaal & Redoutensaal
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
Indeed the Hofburg - or the Imperial Palace of the House of Habsburg - situated today in the historical center of Vienna, was built over several centuries. It was mentioned in writing since the XIII-th century - late 1200's - and this review is about the section facing the Heldenplatz - Heroes Square - and this section is the newest part of the complex - it is from the 19th century. (it was also planned to have a mirror wing on the other side of the Heldenplatz, but never got built and with the start of the WWI and the demise of the Habsburg dynasty it got never built) It is indeed a place/building that has a historical importance over the ages - one of the recent and most important moments was 15th of March 1938 when from the balcony of this building A. Hitler declared the Anschluss (incorporating Austria into the 3rd Reich). Today there several museums that have the home here : - Ephesos Museum - Papyrus Collection - National Library of Austria - Historic Musical Instruments Museum - Court Hunting and Armor Collection. - Vienna World Museum (in the wing closest to Burgring). So for those of you who are into history is a must see place of the Hofburg complex. To enter the museums you pay an entrance fee - and if you get a Vienna Card you have some discounts. For those of you who are into arts and architecture (this baroques palace for sure will be interesting) it is another must see attraction - amongst the many that you need to put on the must see list of landmarks in Vienna. So once the world gets back to normal this will be, again, a place worth visiting.
6. Brut Wien
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
brut is one of the most renowned independent theatres in the German language area which hosts international, experimental and innovative performative art. Besides contemporary theatre, dance, performances and site-specific projects or lectures, discussions and workshops, the programme contains some of Vienna's most cutting-edge pop concerts and parties.
7. Concerts at Capuchin Church Vienna
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Listen to inspiring classical concerts at Vienna's Capuchin Church! We play a broad range of composers, including Bruckner, Mozart, Corelli, Schubert, Bach, Haydn and Telemann. The changing programmes range from the Viennese Classic to well-known organ music and works from pop music. The Emperor Quartet Vienna has found its home here as well as renowned soloists and guest ensembles. Let yourself be enchanted by the lively programme mix! Capuchin Church is centrally located near the State Opera in Vienna's city centre and is world-famous for the Imperial Crypt, which served as the Habsburg burial site for centuries. Its simple interior is also its major asset - visitors are fascinated by the wooden furnishings.
8. Kursalon Wien - Sound of Vienna
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4.0 based on 962 reviews
Johann Strauss Jr. Himself used to direct his orchestra in the concert halls of Kursalon. Today, you can travel back in time as the enchanting highlights of Vienna's classical music can once again be heard every day.
Reviewed By 454Oundle - Oundle, United Kingdom
I wasn't sure I had done the right thing by booking this but it was a lovely evening. A mix of chamber orchestra, Opera and dancing. Just the right length of performance, in a lovely venue. The performers were talented musicians of course but also had a lovely sense of humour and timing.We booked the cheapest tickets which were fine and had a thoroughly good time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone with the slightest interest in music. Lovely
9. Spanish Riding School
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3.5 based on 3,604 reviews
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world which has practiced for more than 450 years and continues to cultivate classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the Haute Ecole - which can also be found on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The performances of the horses trained by this famous equestrian school amazed audiences from all over the world.
