Vienna
Vienna , or Wien in German , is the capital of Austria. It stands on the banks of River Danube and is the gateway between east and west Europe. Its music , theatre , museums, and parks make it a popular tourist centre. It has a population of over 1 500 000.
Its history
Vienna has a rich history. Its university opened in 1365, and is one oldest in europe. From 1558 to 1806 it was the centr of the Holy Roman Empire and it became an important cultural centre for art and learning in the 18th and 19th centuries. The famous psychiatrist , Sigmund Freud , lived and worked there.
Its music
Vienna was the music capital of the world for many centries. Haydn , Mozart , Beethoven , Brahms, Schubert , and the Strauss family all came to work here. It is now the home of one of the world´s most famous orchestras , the Vienna Philharmonic. Its State Opera House is also world famous