{"id":87,"date":"2009-04-08T05:32:52","date_gmt":"2009-04-08T09:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/?p=87"},"modified":"2018-06-23T00:05:29","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T14:05:29","slug":"austria-land-of-the-great-composers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/destinations\/austria-land-of-the-great-composers","title":{"rendered":"Austria: Land of the great composers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Austria &#8211; a country of geniuses:<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1481\" style=\"width: 644px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1481\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301-634x413.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial View of Salzburg\" width=\"634\" height=\"413\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301-634x413.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301-185x120.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301-900x586.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelsignposts.com\/Austria\/files\/2009\/04\/DSC_0301.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerial View of Salzburg<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you think of what makes Austria a <strong>great travel destination<\/strong>, reflect back to all its <strong>famous citizens <\/strong>who brought international fame to the country.\u00a0 Over 250 years after the death of <strong>Mozart<\/strong>, we are all still craving for his music.\u00a0 160 years after the death <strong>Johann Strau\u00df<\/strong>, people are still dancing to his <strong>waltzes<\/strong>.\u00a0 The list of famous composers, writers and scientists, successful sportsmen and movie stars (including one ex <strong>&#8220;Terminator&#8221;<\/strong>), is huge.<\/p>\n<h4>What does Austria have to offer tourists?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Lots <\/strong>is the answer:\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re interested in museums, galleries, operas, concerts, exploring the theories of Sigmund Freud, sightseeing, skiing, ice-skating, tobogganing, cyling, walking and hiking, cruising, food and wine or just relaxing, Austria has <strong>something for everyone<\/strong>.\u00a0 Furthermore, apart from its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscape, each of its nine independent states and main cities have that something unique for tourists.\u00a0 Here are few examples of some of the city offerings:<\/p>\n<div class=\"adLargerect\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1009507070974015\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7417206609\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/search\/VIENNA\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Vienna <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; Austria\u2019s capital city is one of the cultural capitals of Europe.\u00a0 Here you&#8217;ll find a unique blend of imperial traditions and modern architecture. Famous for its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.classictic.com?location=search&amp;lang=en&amp;country=Austria&amp;city=Vienna&amp;date=0&amp;venue_id=0&amp;composer_id=0&amp;artist_id=0&amp;page=1&amp;r=441&amp;partner=Travel-Signposts\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>cultural events<\/strong><\/a>, its annual cultural calendar is packed with concerts, festivals and balls. In music alone, there are hundreds of concerts during the year.\u00a0 Vienna also offers imperial insights, an opportunity to experience the famous Viennese coffee house culture as well as the cozy <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/tours\/Vienna\/Wine-Tasting-Bike-Tour-departing-Vienna\/d454-3943GGVIE\" target=\"_self\">wine taverns<\/a> <\/strong>or &#8216;heurigen&#8217;. Star attraction here is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/tours\/Vienna\/Schonbrunn-Palace-Evening-Palace-Tour-Dinner-and-Concert\/d454-3773PALDINCON\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Schonbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/search\/Salzburg\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Salzburg <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; That it is the birth place of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/tours\/Salzburg\/Mozart-Concert-and-Dinner-at-Stiftskeller-in-Salzburg\/d451-3595TMOZDINCON\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart<\/strong><\/a> is enough to bring in the crowds. When they say that Salzburg is the <strong>Stage of the World<\/strong>, they&#8217;re not kidding!\u00a0 Some 4,000 cultural events combine to make Salzburg one of the most important cultural metropolises. This is also a city of churches, castles and palaces and its picturesque <strong>Old Town<\/strong> is a <strong>UNESCO world heritage<\/strong> sight. Go up to <strong>Hohensalzburg <\/strong>fortress to enjoy an panoramic view of this city.\u00a0 Hohensalzburg is one of the major the landmarks of Salzburg and is also Central Europe\u2019s largest intact fortress.\u00a0 Mozart adored Salzburg, and so do many visitors.\u00a0 This is certainly one of my favourite cities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innsbruck <\/strong>&#8211; The Imperial Palace, Ambras Palace, Ottoburg, the Wilten Basilica, the Golden Roof and the tomb at the Imperial Church are all reminders of Innsbruck\u2019s eventful past and the great individuals of the time.\u00a0 Innsbruck is wedged scenically between two impressive mountain chains and an absolute <strong>must do<\/strong> on any visit to Innsbruck is a <strong>gondola ride up Seegrube<\/strong> (2,000m). From here you&#8217;ll enjoy <strong>spectacular views <\/strong>of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains.\u00a0 Winter sports is great here as evidenced by the selection of Innsbruck to host the <strong>Winter Olympic Games <\/strong>in 1964 and 1976. The Christmas markets here is really enjoyable too.\u00a0 Ladies who love <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/2494\/tours\/Munich\/Swarovski-Crystal-Worlds-and-Innsbruck-Day-Trip-from-Munich\/d487-285017INNS\" target=\"_self\">Swarovski crystals<\/a><\/strong> will enjoy their store in Innsbruck.\u00a0 This is another top city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Linz <\/strong>&#8211; As the 2009 host city for <strong>European Capital of Culture<\/strong>, Linz is abuzz with cultural festivals and events, both modern and traditional.\u00a0 Stroll through Linz\u2019s <strong>Old City<\/strong>, walk on centuries-old charming <strong>cobblestone streets<\/strong> and admire its ancient architecture. The main square is one of the largest in Central Europe.\u00a0 For a panoramic view of the city, take a ride on one of the Continent\u2019s <strong>steepest traction railway<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>which will take you on a leisurely ride up <strong>P\u00f6stlingberg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Why is this tiny country blessed with some many talented people?<\/h4>\n<p>Whilst enjoying morning coffee in one of their famous coffee houses, you may wish to ponder on why this tiny country of 8 million people have so many <strong>geniuses <\/strong>&#8211; is it just a statistical abberation, something in the water, or do Austrians carry a gene that makes them so brilliant!\u00a0 Whatever the answer is, they have certainly made Austria a <strong>most desirable tourist destination!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" 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