Chapter 246: Vienna

The next day, according to the request of the tour guide Xiao Luo, after breakfast, the group took all their luggage on the bus, and then the tour group left the hotel and went to visit the center of Vienna.

"Dear friends, this morning, we visited three attractions:

One is the Vienna Opera House, which everyone has admired for a long time;

One is the Vienna Musikverein;

The other is Vienna's City Park, which is adjacent to the Musikverein. ”

After the bus drove, the tour guide Xiao Luo picked up the microphone and informed the Golden Autumn Group of today's travel arrangements.

"Wouldn't it? Ronaldo, are we in Vienna and only visit three attractions? ”

After listening to the tour guide's arrangement, Mr. Liu, a big man in Shandong, asked another question.

"Yes, because of time, we can only visit three attractions this morning!"

The tour guide Xiao Luo has adapted to being interrupted by Mr. Liu every time he speaks.

After nodding and smiling at Mr. Liu, she said to all the passengers in the car:

"As you know, the Vienna Opera House is the best, oldest and most modern opera house in the world! At the same time, it was also the royal court theatre of Vienna!

There, we can see its Renaissance architecture and appreciate its unique stage and audience hall design; In addition, at the Vienna Musikverein, we can visit the most luxuriously decorated and magnificent music hall in the world! You can also buy tickets to see the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform.

For most foreign tourists, this is an opportunity that they may only be able to see once in a lifetime! ”

"Oh, so we can still watch the show? May I ask Xiao Luo, the ticket price for the performance in the Golden Hall is very expensive, right? ”

When Mr. Liu, a big man from Shandong, heard that he could watch the performance of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, he immediately became interested and immediately asked Xiao Luo for the ticket price.

"Well, the ticket price is not exactly the same. It is priced based on all locations for different audiences. ”

Xiao Luo replied carefully:

"For example, if you buy a standing ticket, it costs 5 euros each; Tickets range from 20 euros to 30 euros, 40 euros, 50 euros and even higher!

Of course, if someone doesn't plan to see the show, they can go to the city park opposite the Golden Hall after visiting the exterior and porch of the Golden Hall.

In the city parks, there are the most typical garden designs of Vienna. After visiting the gardens, you can take a walk on the park's tree-lined paths or relax on the chairs on either side of the path. After the friends who watched the Philharmonic Orchestra came out, we concentrated on Chinese food. After finishing my lunch, I went to Italy in the afternoon. ”

"What, go to Italy in the afternoon? Isn't our time in Vienna too short? ”

As soon as he heard that he would leave Vienna in the afternoon, Mr. Liu, a big man in Shandong, couldn't help but shout.

"Yes, Mr. Liu. Our time in Vienna was really tight. However, when we leave Vienna, we can take a sightseeing tour in the car.

Because, one of the great features of Vienna Scenic Area is that many of its attractions are natural landscapes or ancient cultural buildings. For example, the Vienna Woods, the Albertina Museum, the Stevenheskathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, SchΓΆnbrunn Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and many more.

If we were to visit the site, we wouldn't have been able to do it for three or five days. But what if you watch it in a car? There are many landscapes that can be taken into view. ”

The tour guide Xiao Luo smiled and answered Mr. Liu's question.

"Now, while you're in the car, I'll give you a brief introduction to Vienna."

The tour guide Xiao Luo continued:

"Located on the banks of the Danube, Vienna is the capital of Austria and the largest city and political center of Austria. Moreover, it is the third United Nations city after New York and Geneva.

In 1979, Austria's majestic International Center was fully completed.

When the building was completed, it became known as the 'United Nations City'.

Why is it called that?

Because, many United Nations agencies are concentrated in this building.

For example, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and many other international institutions.

Viennese are most proud of the fact that in November 2011, Vienna was named the world's most livable city.

Vienna has many other cities that do not have the reputation of 'the city of music', the city of exquisiteness, the 'city of architecture', the 'city of culture', the 'city of decoration', and so on.

In fact, the name of Vienna has always been associated with music!

Many great musicians, such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss and his sons, spent many years in Vienna.

Haydn's "Emperor Quartet", Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro", Beethoven's "Symphony of Fate", "Pastoral Symphony", "Moonlight Sonata", "Heroic Symphony", Schubert's "Swan Song", "Winter Journey", Johann Strauss's "Blue Danube", "Tales from the Vienna Woods", etc., were all born here.

In many parks and squares in Vienna, their statues have always stood up.

Many of Vienna's streets, auditoriums and conference halls are also named after musicians.

It can be said that Vienna is dotted with opera houses and concert halls. The National Opera House and the Musikverein, built in 1869, are the most famous.

The Vienna State Opera, also known as the 'World Opera Center'.

With its beautiful shapes and harmonious colors, the opera house is a perfect work of art in its own right!

The Golden Hall, on the other hand, is known for its opulence and excellent acoustics. ”

"Hey, Xiao Luo, you just said that we can watch the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform today?"

Just as the tour guide Xiao Luo introduced the opera house and the Golden Hall in Vienna, Mr. Liu, a big man from Shandong, suddenly thought that it was morning. He wondered in his heart, could the Vienna Opera House also perform in the morning?

Thinking of this, he asked the tour guide strangely.

"Yes, since the fifties of the last century, Vienna has paid special attention to the development of the tourist economy by taking advantage of its history and culture. From September to June, Vienna is the performance season.

During the performance season, the Philharmonic Orchestra in the Musikverein, or special performance units, performs for foreign tourists many times a day in the morning, afternoon and evening. ”

The tour guide Xiao Luo replied:

"It's fair to say that Vienna is a city that is always full of colourful and engaging cultural programmes. Whether it's classical music, modern theater, film, dance performances, or operas, musicals, art exhibitions, concerts, concerts, etc., no matter when you visit, you will find infinite discoveries and leave a deep impression.

Of course, if time permits, visitors can also enjoy a coffee in one of the world's best Viennese cafΓ©s, world-class wines in a tranquil bar, and some of Europe's finest culinary techniques in a variety of decorated restaurants.

If we look closely, we will also find that the Viennese people cherish the grass in front of and behind their houses as much as they do the carpets in their homes.

In Vienna, you'd be hard-pressed to find yellow, withered grass. Even if it's a palm-sized piece of dead yellow grass, it's hard for you to hit it.

One of the great advantages of the Viennese is that they refuse to use the air conditioning in the car!

Because they are worried that car exhaust fumes will pollute grass and clean air.

In this city of one million people, no matter where you go, there are always bright flowers and trees in your eyes.

Moreover, the air of Vienna is transparent and unobstructed. As far as the eye can see, the faces of the statues standing on the roof of the building can be seen clearly.

At the same time, you will find all kinds of birds in the city, just like living in the Vienna Woods, flying carefree among buildings and pedestrians. ”

"Oh, Xiao Luo is right! Look, in front of and behind those streets and houses, there are patches of flowers and lawns, and there are many beautiful birds, chirping and flying on the rooftops! ”

Mr. Liu, a big man in Shandong, took over the words of the tour guide Xiao Luo and appealed to the companions on the bus.

"Yes, look at the little birds, flying freely in flocks, full of peace and tranquility! There are also those citizens who walk, one by one, leisurely and carefree, as if living in paradise! ”

With Mr. Liu's appeal, his other two fellow villagers also chimed in.

"Alright, friends, we have now arrived at the Vienna Opera! Please get off the bus, everyone. ”

As he spoke, the minibus had already taken the tour group to the ring road in Vienna's Old Town, stopping next to an old and magnificent building.