Vienna

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 the Hofburg Palace, once home to the famous Hapsburg dynasty. He then heads for the cities cemetery which lays rest to over two and a half million people. After a look around the Freud Museum he heads out of town to learn Mauthausens gruesome past. Returning to Vienna he ends his journey at one of the cities famous balls. 55 minutes approx. Along the way... $_$_START_LIST ? Explore the city on a bicycle. ? Admire the world's largest emerald. ? Pay homage at the graves of Schubert, Brahms and Beethoven. ? Soak up the atmosphere at the weekend flea market. $_$_END_LIST Featured Destinations.. Stephenson Cathedral - Hofburg Palace -Sigmund Freud Central Cemetery - Mauthausen - Salzburg Old Dunube - Chambray Palace $_$_START_BLOCK The material on this video was previously released under the title of 'Lonely Planet' $_$_END_BLOCK

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 the supervision of Maria Theresia that the magnificent royal residence, the Sch?nbrunn Palace, was completed. More than seventeen hundred beautifully-preserved rooms afforded the large Imperial family much freedom of movement and its magnificent interior d?cor is one of the most lavish of its time. The Palace Grounds contain the outstanding Neptun-Fountain and, at the highest point, the Gloriette, from which the entire palace grounds are visible as well as the charming Sch?nbrunn Zoo, the oldest animal enclosure in the world. St. Stephen's Cathedral dominates the centre of Vienna and, not far away behind the State Opera House, is the venerable Hotel Sacher with its old Viennese coffee house. Johann Strauss, the Vienna Boys' Choir, Lipizzaner horses and Heurige wine?Vienna is a city of irresistible charm!

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 Museum. The ferris-wheel of the Prater, the buildings of Hundertwasser and the Danube Tower show us the modern side of the city. A visit to Vienna would not be complete without a coach trip or a wine tour in Grinzing. The imposing streets create a regal atmosphere for the Monarchy, while in the cafes we can taste the famous Sacher cake and the Viennese kapuziner.

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

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 * Liszt * Mozart * Haydn * Beethoven * Schubert and the Strauss Family, and much more. 60 minutes. c1999

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 encircles the oldest part of Vienna. In the Silver Chamber there is a remarkable variety of exhibits that depict the magnificent regal life of past centuries. The Habsburg residence possesses many beautiful architectural elements and precious works of art. In various parts of today's Hofburg there are government buildings, museums and official meeting rooms. In the Silver Chamber there is a remarkable variety of exhibits that depict the magnificent regal life of past centuries. At a height of thirty metres, a huge dome covers what is surely the most beautiful library in the world - Austria's National Library - decorated with the frescos of Daniel Gran. From this momentous time in history, the Hofburg and its treasures are glorious mementoes of an Imperial royal capital city enthroned in the heart of Europe.

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 freedom of movement and the magnificent interior d?cor of the Palace is one of the most lavish of its time. The Palace Grounds contain the outstanding Neptun-Fountain and, at the highest point, the Gloriette, from which the entire palace grounds are visible as well as the charming Sch?nbrunn Zoo, the oldest animal enclosure in the world.

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 construction of the cathedral. The dark and mysterious catacombs located beneath the cathedral contain the remains of many former Habsburg sovereigns and up until 1783 the underground passages were also used for the burial of Viennese commoners. The significance of the building was not only due to its magnificent works of art but from 1469 it played an increasingly important role and thus became a Bishop and Cathedral Church. By creating its outstanding pulpit, cathedral master builder Anton Pilgram made himself immortal as a `Fenstergucker'. During the Baroque period the building was severely neglected. However, the beginning of the 19th century saw the renewal and strengthening of the cathedral. Having survived all the tumult of past centuries, this unique building with its proud, tall towers that rise above Vienna, has truly withstood the test of time.

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 the 13th and19th centuries. This was the Viennese residence and legislative centre of the Habsburger Dynasty, the emperors of the `Holy Roman Empire' of the German nation. The Silver Chamber contains a remarkable variety of opulent exhibits that depict the magnificent regal life of the past. A mighty cupola extends to a height of 30 metres over what was once the Imperial Court and is today surely the most opulent library in the world, Austria's National Library. In 1569, Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned a magnificent royal residence, the Sch?nbrunn Palace. More than 1,700 beautifully maintained rooms afforded the large Imperial family much freedom of movement and its magnificent interior d?cor is one of the most lavish of its time. The Palace Grounds contain the outstanding Neptun-Fountain and also the charming Sch?nbrunn Zoo, the oldest animal enclosure in the world.

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 was born in 1797, and where Beethoven, from 1792 until his death in 1827, was a dominant musical figure.