Vienna

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The Wiener Hofburg is a large complex of multifarious buildings of various architectural styles that date from between the 13th and 19th centuries. It was the Viennese residence and legislative centre of the Habsburger Dynasty, the emperors of the `Holy Roman Empire' of the German nation. The Hofburg extends to the eastern side of the Ringstrasse, a magnificent Boulevard that...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. SCH?NBRUNN PALACE Vienna, Austria In Austria in 1569, under Emperor Maximilian the Second, the Habsburg Dynasty acquired the former Maierhof as a hunting estate and Emperor Franz Joseph permitted the young architect, Fischer von Erlach, to design a new royal residence, the Sch?nbrunn Palace. More than 1700 beautifully-maintained rooms afforded the large Imperial family, and the whole royal entourage, much...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The Stephansdom in Vienna is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. The oldest sections of its fa?ade, the Heident?rme and Riesentor, are of Romanic origin. They date back to 1260 A.D. during the reign of King Ottokar The Second of Bohemia. But it was left to a member of the Habsburg royal family to complete the...

Traveloguer Collection. VHS. Vienna! Once the frontier post of the Holy Roman Empire! Ruled by the Habsburgs for six centuries, and later by Napoleon Bonaparte, Vienna is a city where ancient cultures joined to form a distinct richness of life. Join famous traveloguer Chris Borden on an affectionate visit to this historic city. Music lovers will thrill to the magnificent music of Austria's masters *...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Vienna is one of the world's most beautiful, historic cities, brimming with nostalgia and with all the grand architecture of a once glorious empire, for three centuries it was home to the Austrian monarchy. The architectural image of the city is dominated by the Ringstrasse, a four kilometre long boulevard which encircles the centre of the city. It was under...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Vienna is a city of music and the arts, where the compositions of Haydn and Mozart are as alive today as the melodies of the Strauss family or 'sramli' music. From among the many sights of the 'imperial city' the Hofburg, Sch?nbrunn and Belvedere stand out, but we cannot forget the City Hall, the Stephansdom, or the Kunsthistorische...

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Vienna is alive with its musical heritage, magnificent palaces, and bustling cafes.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The monumental construction of the Stefansdom with its magnificent German Gothic tower, is the symbol of Vienna - located in the heart of Europe - a past day glorious Imperial city and today a fascinating melting pot of both old and new. The Wiener Hofburg is a large complex of multifarious buildings of various architectural styles that date from between...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Scenes from Vienna include historical and modern buildings, monuments from the glorious past and the modern present, from the Emperor's Palace of Schonbrunn to the colourful buildings of the controversial artist Hundertwasser. The Music The music included here is all closely associated with Vienna, where Mozart spent the last ten years of his life, where Schubert...

DVD. Globe Trekker. Vienna is the capital of Austria and lies at the heart of central Europe. Known as the city of music, it is the birthplace of the waltz and the resting place of Beethoven. This grandiose city once controlled most of Europe, but is now better known for its enviable collections of historic and artistic treasures. Traveler Ian Wright begins his trip at...