Vienna, the capital city of Austria, has long been an important centre of musical innovation. Composers of the 18th and 19th centuries were drawn to the city by the patronage … Visualizza altro

Danube school
Vienna Secession
The Vienna Secession was part of a varied movement around 1900 that is now covered by … Visualizza altro

Austrian cuisine, which is often incorrectly equated with Viennese cuisine, is derived from the cuisine of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In addition to native regional traditions it … Visualizza altro

Austrian literature can be divided into two main divisions, namely the period up until the mid 20th century, and the period subsequent, … Visualizza altro

Austria is famous for its castles, palaces and buildings, among other architectural works. Some of Austria's most famous castles include Visualizza altro

Transhumance in the Alps
Alpine pastures amount to a quarter of the farmland in Austria, where around 500,000 cattle were … Visualizza altro

Common sports in Austria are football (soccer), skiing, and ice hockey. Since Austria straddles the Alps, it is a prime location for skiing. Austria is the leading nation in the Alpine Skiing World Cup (consistently winning the largest number of points of all … Visualizza altro