Statue to the Plague

Vienna, The Imperial City

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September 26th 2006
Had a nice day today. Again, wish I had more time in this city but need to keep moving! This morning, our Tour Director took us out on a short walking tour so we could get orientated to the city. She does an excellent job, love all the facts and historical references that she gives us. Vienna was "formed" back in 996 and celebrated its 1000th anniversary a few years back. Much of Vienna is "g ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more