Outline of Vienna
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Vienna:
Vienna – capital of Austria and one of its nine states. It is the country's largest city, with over 1.8 million residents[1] within an area of 414.65 km2 (160.10 sq mi). Vienna has a rich heritage and is considered one of the most livable cities in the world. It is the cultural center of Austria and a popular tourist destination, attracting over 6.8 million visitors per year.[2] Having become the home of many musical luminaries throughout music's classical period (and later), including Mozart and Beethoven, Vienna is known as the City of Music.[3]
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: English: /viˈɛnə/; German: Wien, pronounced [viːn] ;[4]
- Common English name(s): Vienna
- Official English name(s): Vienna
- Adjectival(s): Viennese, Wiener
- Demonym(s): Viennese, Wiener
Geography of Vienna
[edit]- Vienna is:
- a city
- capital of Austria
- a primate city of Austria
- a federated state
- a city
- Population of Vienna: 1,867,960
- Area of Vienna: 414.65 km2 (160.10 sq mi)
- Atlas of Vienna
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  Vienna Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 48°12′N 16°22′E / 48.200°N 16.367°E |
Location of Vienna
[edit]- Vienna is situated within the following regions:
Environment of Vienna
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Natural geographic features of Vienna
[edit]- Floodplains in Vienna
- Highlands in Vienna
- Hills in Vienna
- Islands in Vienna
- Rivers in Vienna
Areas of Vienna
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Locations in Vienna
[edit]Bridges in Vienna
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City walls of Vienna
[edit]Cultural and exhibition centres in Vienna
[edit]Monuments and memorials in Vienna
[edit]Museums and galleries in Vienna
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- Albertina
- Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art
- Ephesos Museum
- Funeral Museum Vienna
- Galerie nächst St. Stephan
- Globe Museum
- Haus der Musik
- Imperial Furniture Collection
- Imperial Treasury
- KunstHausWien
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Leopold Museum
- Liechtenstein Museum
- Madame Tussauds Vienna
- Mozarthaus Vienna
- mumok
- Museum of Applied Arts
- Museum of Military History
- Natural History Museum
- Österreichische Galerie Belvedere
- Technisches Museum Wien
- Vienna Museum
Palaces and villas in Vienna
[edit]- Belvedere
- Deutschmeister-Palais
- Episcopal Palace
- Hermesvilla
- Hofburg
- Palais Arnstein
- Palais Auersperg
- Palais Augarten
- Palais Caprara-Geymüller
- Palais Chotek
- Palais Clam-Gallas
- Palais Coburg
- Palais Equitable
- Palais Hoyos
- Palais Kinsky
- Palais Lieben-Auspitz
- Palais Lobkowitz
- Palais Modena
- Palais Mollard-Clary
- Palais Pallavicini
- Palais Porcia
- Palais Rasumofsky
- Palais Schey von Koromla
- Palais Schwarzenberg
- Palais Strozzi
- Palais Todesco
- Palais Trautson
- Schloss Hetzendorf
- Schloss Neugebäude
- Schloss Neuwaldegg
- Schloss Wilhelminenberg
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Stadtpalais Liechtenstein
- Winter Palace of Prince Eugene
Parks and gardens in Vienna
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- Augarten
- Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
- Danube-Auen National Park
- Prater
- Rathauspark
- Stadtpark
- Volksgarten
Public squares in Vienna
[edit]- Ballhausplatz
- Freyung
- Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz
- Heldenplatz
- Josefsplatz
- Karlsplatz
- Maria-Theresien-Platz
- Mexikoplatz
- Minoritenplatz
- Praterstern
- Rathausplatz
- Schillerplatz
- Schwarzenbergplatz
- Schwedenplatz
- Stephansplatz
Religious buildings in Vienna
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- Augustinian Church
- Capuchin Church
- Dominican Church
- Franciscan Church
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Jesuit Church
- Kaasgrabenkirche
- Karlskirche
- Lutheran City Church
- Maltese Church
- Minoritenkirche
- Piarist Church
- Schottenkirche
- Servite Church
- St. Canisius's Church
- St. Francis of Assisi Church
- St. Leopold's Church
- St. Michael's Church
- St. Peter's Church
- St. Rochus
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- St. Ulrich
- Votive Church
- Wotruba Church
Secular buildings in Vienna
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- Arsenal
- Austrian Parliament Building
- Central Bathhouse Vienna
- DC Towers
- Dorotheum
- Gasometer
- Haas House
- Hundertwasserhaus
- Karl Marx-Hof
- Kursalon Hübner
- Lusthaus
- Messe Wien
- Millennium Tower
- Palace of Justice
- Palais des Beaux Arts
- Rathaus
- Vienna International Centre
- Vienna Twin Tower
- Zacherlfabrik
- Zacherlhaus
Streets in Vienna
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Theatres in Vienna
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- Burgtheater
- Raimund Theater
- Theater am Kärntnertor
- Theater an der Wien
- Theater in der Josefstadt
- Vienna's English Theatre
- Volkstheater
Towers in Vienna
[edit]Demographics of Vienna
[edit]Government and politics of Vienna
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Law and order in Vienna
[edit]International relations of Vienna
[edit]History of Vienna
[edit]History of Vienna, by period or event
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- Beginnings and early Middle Ages (from the 1st through the 10th century)
- Babenberg rule (976)
- Habsburg rule (1278)
- Turkish sieges
- Siege of Vienna (1529)
- Battle of Vienna (1683)
- Turkish sieges
- Vienna during the 18th century
- Plague epidemic (1713)
- Vienna during the 19th century
- Napoleonic Wars
- Vienna becomes capital of the Austrian Empire (1804)
- Congress of Vienna (1814–15)
- Expansion under Emperor Franz Joseph I
- Napoleonic Wars
- Vienna during the 20th century
- World War I (1914–1918)
- The First Republic – Vienna becomes capital of the Republic of German-Austria (1918) and then of the First Austrian Republic in 1919
- Vienna during the Austrian Civil War of 1934
- Annexation by German Third Reich (1938)
- World War II (1939–1945)
- Vienna Offensive (1945)
- The Second Republic
- Modern history since independence (1955–present)
History of Vienna, by subject
[edit]- History of the Czechs in Vienna
- History of the Hungarians in Vienna
- History of the Jews in Vienna
- Treaty of Vienna (1606)
- Treaty of Vienna (1656)
- Treaty of Vienna (1657)
- Treaty of Vienna (1725)
- Treaty of Vienna (1731)
- Treaty of Vienna (1738)
- Treaty of Vienna (1864)
- Treaty of Vienna (1866)
Culture of Vienna
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Arts in Vienna
[edit]Architecture of Vienna
[edit]- Art Nouveau architecture in Vienna
- Baroque architecture in Vienna
- Expressionist architecture in Vienna
- Gothic Revival architecture in Vienna
- Modern architecture in Vienna
- Neoclassical architecture in Vienna
- Neo-Renaissance architecture in Vienna
- Postmodern architecture in Vienna
- Romanesque architecture in Vienna
Cinema of Vienna
[edit]Literature of Vienna
[edit]Music of Vienna
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- Composers and musicians of Vienna
- First Viennese School – refers to Vienna's greats from the classical period of music
- Second Viennese School – Arnold Schoenberg and his students
- Third Viennese School
- Music genres originating in Vienna
- Music venues in Vienna
- Musical compositions set in Vienna
- Musical ensembles in Vienna
Theatre of Vienna
[edit]Visual arts of Vienna
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- Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
- museum in progress
- Vienna School of Fantastic Realism
- Vienna Secession
- Viennese Actionism
- Wiener Werkstätte
Cuisine of Vienna
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Events in Vienna
[edit]- Donauinselfest
- Donaukanaltreiben Festival
- Grafenegg Festival
- ImPulsTanz Vienna International Dance Festival
- Jazz Fest Wien
- Vienna Biennale
- Vienna Festival
- Vienna International Film Festival
- Vienna Nightrow
- Vienna Spring Festival
- Wien Modern
- Wiener Internationale Gartenschau 74
Languages of Vienna
[edit]Languages of Vienna
Media in Vienna
[edit]Media in Vienna
- Newspapers in Vienna
- Radio and television in Vienna
People of Vienna
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People of Vienna
Philosophy of Vienna
[edit]Philosophy of Vienna
Religion in Vienna
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- Catholicism in Vienna
- Protestantism in Vienna
- Buddhism in Vienna
- Islam in Vienna
Sports in Vienna
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- Basketball in Vienna
- Football in Vienna
- Rugby football in Vienna
- Ice hockey in Vienna
- Running in Vienna
- Tennis in Vienna
- Sports venues in Vienna
Economy and infrastructure of Vienna
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- Congress and Convention location
- Austria Center Vienna (ACV)
- Financial services in Vienna
- Hotels in Vienna
- Restaurants and cafés in Vienna
- Shopping malls and markets in Vienna
- Tourism in Vienna
Transportation in Vienna
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- Public transport in Vienna
- Public transport operators in Vienna
- Air transport in Vienna
- Maritime transport in Vienna
- River ports and harbours in Vienna
- Shipping lines serving Vienna
- Road transport in Vienna
Rail transport in Vienna
[edit]- City Airport Train
Vienna S-Bahn
Vienna U-Bahn 
Wiener Lokalbahn- Railway stations in Vienna
Trams in Vienna
Education in Vienna
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- Universities in Vienna
- Research institutes in Vienna
Healthcare in Vienna
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Healthcare in Vienna
- Gesellschaft der Ärzte in Wien
- Hospitals in Vienna
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ STATISTIK AUSTRIA. "Bevölkerung zu Jahres-/Quartalsanfang". statistik.at. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ^ "Vienna Tourist Board: Arrivals & bednights 2016". Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "Vienna – the City of Music – VIENNA – NOW OR NEVER". Wien.info. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ Names of European cities in different languages: U–Z#V
External links
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Texts from Wikisource
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- History of Vienna
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