Outline of Vienna explained

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Vienna:

Vienna - capital of Austria and one of its nine states. It is the country's largest city, with over 1.8 million residents^[1] within an area of 414.65 km² (160.10 sq mi). Vienna has a rich heritage and is considered one of the most livable cities in the world. It is the cultural center of Austria and a popular tourist destination, attracting over 6.8 million visitors per year.^[2] Having become the home of many musical luminaries throughout music's classical period (and later), including Mozart and Beethoven, Vienna is known as the City of Music.^[3]

General reference

Pronunciation: ; German: Wien, pronounced as /de/;^[4]
Common English name(s): Vienna
Official English name(s): Vienna
Adjectival(s): Viennese, Wiener
Demonym(s): Viennese, Wiener

Geography of Vienna

Vienna is:
- a city
  - capital of Austria
  - a primate city of Austria
- a federated state
  - a state of Austria
Population of Vienna: 1,867,960
Area of Vienna: 414.65 km² (160.10 sq mi)
Atlas of Vienna

Vienna
Native Name:	Wien
Pushpin Map:	Austria
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location within Austria
Coordinates:	48.2°N 38°W
Pushpin Relief:	yes

Location of Vienna

Vienna is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
  - Eurasia
    - Europe (outline)
      - Central Europe
        Austria (outline)
        
        Pannonian Basin
- Time zone(s):
  - Central European Time (UTC+01)
  - In Summer (DST): Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)

Environment of Vienna

Climate of Vienna

Bridges in Vienna

City walls of Vienna

Linienwall

Cultural and exhibition centres in Vienna

Monuments and memorials in Vienna

Museums and galleries in Vienna

Museums in Vienna

Palaces and villas in Vienna

Parks and gardens in Vienna

Public squares in Vienna

Religious buildings in Vienna

Secular buildings in Vienna

Streets in Vienna

Theatres in Vienna

Towers in Vienna

Donauturm

Demographics of Vienna

Government and politics of Vienna

Politics of Vienna

Government of Vienna
- Gemeinderat and Landtag of Vienna
- Mayor of Vienna

Law and order in Vienna

Federal Police

International relations of Vienna

United Nations Office at Vienna
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

History of Vienna

History of Vienna, by period or event

Timeline of Vienna

Beginnings and early Middle Ages (from the 1st through the 10th century)
- Babenberg rule (976)
- Habsburg rule (1278)
  - Turkish sieges
    - Siege of Vienna (1529)
    - Battle of Vienna (1683)
Vienna during the 18th century
- Plague epidemic (1713)
Vienna during the 19th century
- Napoleonic Wars
  - Vienna becomes capital of the Austrian Empire (1804)
- Congress of Vienna (1814–15)
- Expansion under Emperor Franz Joseph I
Vienna during the 20th century
- World War I (1914–1918)
- The First Republic – Vienna becomes capital of the Republic of German-Austria (1918) and then of the First Austrian Republic in 1919
- Vienna during the Austrian Civil War of 1934
- Annexation by German Third Reich (1938)
- World War II (1939–1945)
  - Vienna Offensive (1945)
- The Second Republic
Modern history since independence (1955–present)

History of Vienna, by subject

Culture of Vienna

Arts in Vienna

Wiener Moderne

Architecture of Vienna

Cinema of Vienna

Literature of Vienna

Music of Vienna

Composers and musicians of Vienna
- First Viennese School - refers to Vienna's greats from the classical period of music
  - Haydn
  - Mozart
  - Beethoven
  - Franz Schubert
- Second Viennese School - Arnold Schoenberg and his students
  - Arnold Schoenberg
- Third Viennese School
Music genres originating in Vienna
Music venues in Vienna
Musical compositions set in Vienna
- Wiener Blut (waltz)
- The Blue Danube
Musical ensembles in Vienna

Theatre of Vienna

Visual arts of Vienna

Cuisine of Vienna

Culinary specialities
Popular dishes of Vienna

Events in Vienna

Languages of Vienna

Viennese German

Media in Vienna

Newspapers in Vienna
- Der Standard
- Die Presse
- Wiener Zeitung
Radio and television in Vienna
- ORF

People of Vienna

Philosophy of Vienna

Vienna Circle
- Logical positivism

Religion in Vienna

Catholicism in Vienna
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna
  - Archbishop of Vienna
  - St. Stephen's Cathedral
Protestantism in Vienna
- - Lutheran City Church Buddhism in Vienna
- Peace Pagoda
Islam in Vienna
- Vienna Islamic Centre

Sports in Vienna

Sport in Vienna

Basketball in Vienna
- BC Vienna
Football in Vienna
- Austrian Football Bundesliga
  - FK Austria Wien
  - SK Rapid Wien
- Vienna derby
Rugby football in Vienna
- - Vienna Celtic RFC Ice hockey in Vienna
- Vienna Capitals
Running in Vienna
- Vienna City Marathon
Tennis in Vienna
- Vienna Open
Sports venues in Vienna

Economy and infrastructure of Vienna

Economy of Vienna

Congress and Convention location
- Austria Center Vienna (ACV)
Financial services in Vienna
Hotels in Vienna
Restaurants and cafés in Vienna
- Restaurants in Vienna
  - Griechenbeisl
  - Schweizerhaus
- Viennese coffee houses in Vienna
Shopping malls and markets in Vienna
- Kärntner Straße
  - Steffl Department Store Vienna
- Naschmarkt
Tourism in Vienna
- Tourist attractions in Vienna

Transportation in Vienna

Public transport in Vienna
- Public transport operators in Vienna
  - Wiener Linien
  - Wiener Lokalbahnen
Air transport in Vienna
- Airports in Vienna
  - Vienna International Airport
Maritime transport in Vienna
- River ports and harbours in Vienna
  - Harbours in Vienna
  - Port of Vienna
- Shipping lines serving Vienna
  - Twin City Liner
Road transport in Vienna
- Bus transport in Vienna
- Car sharing in Vienna
  - DriveNow
- Vienna Ring Road

Rail transport in Vienna

City Airport Train
Vienna S-Bahn
Vienna U-Bahn
- List of Vienna U-Bahn stations
Wiener Lokalbahn
Railway stations in Vienna
Trams in Vienna

Education in Vienna

Universities in Vienna
Research institutes in Vienna

Healthcare in Vienna

Gesellschaft der Ärzte in Wien
Hospitals in Vienna

External links

Vienna, in the Encyclopedia Britannica

Official websites

Wien.gv.at – Official site of the municipality, with interactive map.
Wien.info – Official site of the tourism board: events, sightseeing, cultural information, etc.
List of Embassies in Vienna
Information about Vienna and Centrope countries
Geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at – Vienna History Wiki operated by the city of Vienna

History of Vienna

Further information on Vienna

Vienna Information Sorted by categories. Choose from 5 Languages
Events in Vienna
Events and useful information from Vienna
WhenWhereWh.at

Notes and References

Web site: Bevölkerung zu Jahres-/Quartalsanfang. STATISTIK AUSTRIA. statistik.at. 2016-02-12.
Web site: Vienna Tourist Board: Arrivals & bednights 2016. 2016-04-09.
Web site: Vienna – the City of Music – VIENNA – NOW OR NEVER . Wien.info . 19 May 2012.
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