The Danube River was a major factor for the Celts, the city’s earliest known habitants, choosing modern day Vienna as a settlement in 500BC. The city was then strengthened by the resident Roman army in 15BC against the threat of Germanic tribes to the north.
Vienna’s golden period occurred between 1483 and 1806, when it grew to become the de facto capital of the Holy Roman Empire and the world’s cultural heart. Best known for its contribution to classical music; Vienna was home to the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert in this period.
Today, Vienna remains one of the wealthiest and most prosperous regions within the European Union, and one of the continent’s most alluring tourist destinations. A walk or cruise through Vienna offers an incredible insight into the past, perfect for spending a few hours or days exploring.
Vienna’s golden period occurred between 1483 and 1806, when it grew to become the de facto capital of the Holy Roman Empire and the world’s cultural heart. Best known for its contribution to classical music; Vienna was home to the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert in this period.
Today, Vienna remains one of the wealthiest and most prosperous regions within the European Union, and one of the continent’s most alluring tourist destinations. A walk or cruise through Vienna offers an incredible insight into the past, perfect for spending a few hours or days exploring.
