Understanding Vienna
Path Ways to the City
1st Edition
Published in June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-3-8258-0093-2 (ISBN)
Description
What is it that makes Vienna so fascinating for visitors and inhabitants alike?
The reader ist invited to join 12 excursions, each dedicated to specific topics, and personally discover aspects of Vienna by following each path. The walks illustrate the historical and physical development of the old city center, they lead to zones of gentle urban renewal and public housing, and point out Vienna's multiethnic past as well as its culturally diverse present. By following the suggested pathways, shopping may become a learning experience and the reader gets the chance to explore the endless cycle of performances and festivals promoting the image of Vienna.
The reader ist invited to join 12 excursions, each dedicated to specific topics, and personally discover aspects of Vienna by following each path. The walks illustrate the historical and physical development of the old city center, they lead to zones of gentle urban renewal and public housing, and point out Vienna's multiethnic past as well as its culturally diverse present. By following the suggested pathways, shopping may become a learning experience and the reader gets the chance to explore the endless cycle of performances and festivals promoting the image of Vienna.