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1 day ago · In 1440, Vienna became the resident city of the Habsburg dynasty. It eventually grew to become the de facto capital of the Holy Roman Empire (800–1806) in 1437 and a cultural center for arts and science, music and fine cuisine.
- History of Vienna
Old coat of arms of Vienna (1465–1925) with the imperial...
- Tourist Attractions in Vienna
The tourist attractions of Vienna concentrate in three...
- Vienna International Airport
Vienna Airport (IATA: VIE, ICAO: LOWW) is an international...
- Café Savoy
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- Vienna (Disambiguation)
Vienna is the capital and a federal state of Austria. Vienna...
- Vienna City Hall
Vienna City Hall (German: Wiener Rathaus) is the seat of...
- History of Vienna
2 days ago · Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Dual Monarchy, was a multi-national constitutional monarchy in Central Europe [c] between 1867 and 1918. Austria-Hungary was a military and diplomatic alliance of two sovereign states with a single monarch who was titled both emperor of Austria and King of ...
4 days ago · Maximilian. In full: Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. Born: July 6, 1832, Vienna, Austria. Died: June 19, 1867, near Querétaro, Mex. (aged 34) Title / Office: emperor (1864-1867), Mexico. House / Dynasty: House of Habsburg. Notable Family Members: spouse Carlota. brother Franz Joseph. On the Web:
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2 days ago · Charles V [c] [d] (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain from 1516 to 1556, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506 to 1555. He was heir to and then head of the rising House of Habsburg.
5 days ago · In 1635, Habsburg Emperor Ferdinand III started building his hunting palace in the Vienna Woods. It was initially named after Empress Maria Theresa as “Theresienstein.” The Schönbrunn Palace is one of the finest-preserved baroque European palaces and was taken from Habsburg’s possession between 1469 and 1669.
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4 days ago · The Habsburg Dynasty was in power for more than 600 years. Vienna after WWII Bombing. The Second World War created havoc in the city. Vienna was bombed 52 times during World War II, destroying much of the city. However, today the city is fully restored and more beautiful than ever.
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4 days ago · Frederick made a pact with the Vatican in 1448, known as the Concordat of Vienna. This smoothed the way for him to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor, which he was, by Pope Nicholas V, on March 19, 1452. (He was crowned as the Emperor Frederick III, the first Habsburg to be so honored.)