Vienna is the capital of Austria.
Vienna, located on the Danube River, is the capital of Austria, the largest city in Austria, and a major cultural center in Europe. It is known as the "Music Capital of the World".
Vienna has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world by the United Nations Human Settlements Program for many years. Vienna is a famous historical city in Europe with many cultural monuments. Before World War I it was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the Grand Duchy of Austria, the Austrian Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its ancient city center is listed as a World Heritage Site. Extended information
Specialties of Vienna:
Vienna is a well-known city of gourmet food. The local specialty is a piece of veal or flattened pork, coated in flour, eggs and bread. Stir-fried in crumbs and then topped with butter, this delicacy is called a sauce.
Vienna also has a long tradition of cakes and desserts, with pastry chefs often making a chocolate cake using hot apples, pancakes and dumplings. This cake is very famous in Europe.
Vienna customs and culture:
The main religions believed by Vienna residents are Catholicism, Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism and Judaism. Vienna is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese. Vienna has a long history of art and culture, and its famous literature and arts include drama, opera, classical music and fine arts.