In the impression of Chinese, each European country has its own style: on history and humanities, the first to promote France and Italy; To see the natural scenery, go to Switzerland and Norway; To be sunny and sandy, nature is Spain and Portugal; To be niche, Croatia and the Czech Republic are not bad...
As for the impression of Austria... Are there really no kangaroos out there?
The history of Austria is divided into two parts, the theme of the first half is: "It is better to get married, and it is better to fight a war than to get married".
The Habsburgs, whose base in Austria were kings of almost all European countries by marriage, and at their peak, the Austrian Empire suppressed France in the west, rejected the Ottomans in the east, and carried Germany in the north. Vienna at that time was the center of Europe, and Paris, London, and Rome were not rivals.
After 1525, the Austrian story entered the second half, with the theme of ... "A Hundred Ways to Lose Territory".
For more than 400 years from 1525 to 1945, it was beaten by the British, scratched by the Netherlands (Netherlands), repeatedly rubbed by Napoleon on the ground, hammered by Bismarck's Prussian hammer...
Any European power would be embarrassed to say that it had risen if it had not cut a piece of meat from Austria.
Even if it is bent to this point, relying on a strong family foundation, the Austrian Empire has shrunk into the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which is still a modern European power. It was not until Crown Prince Ferdinand was stabbed in Sarajevo to trigger World War I, and after the defeat of austria-Hungary disintegrated, Austria gave up the C position on the stage.
If you choose a theme song for this story, it is naturally "Keep the sadness to yourself" -
"Keep my sorrow to yourself, your territory please take it away, and from now on I will never again, a reason to be strong.....
The most temperamental countries //
People gradually forgot the fear of being dominated by the Austrian Empire, and also forgot the beauty and splendor of Austria.
In fact, three generations can not cultivate a nobleman, inherited from the rich heritage of the Habsburg dynasty, so that Austria has countless castles and palaces; More than 600 years of pampering has made Austria's unparalleled temperament a unique landscape among the major powers of Europe.
On the humanities, the movements of Schubert, Karajan and Mozart are still flowing in the blood of Austrians, the Musikverein is still the temple of world music, and schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, and Hofburg Palace show the glory of the empire with royal style;
In terms of nature, the Alps run across Austria, and there are lakes scattered like stars in the mountains, where the lakes and mountains merge into one. On both sides of the blue Danube, the big cities and small towns are dotted with dots, each with its own nostalgic filter;
When it comes to food, Austrians eat much better than their neighbors, roast ribs, pork chops, sausages, Sach cakes, Mozart chocolate balls, Viennese coffee, liqueur... The old aristocracy was never ambiguous in eating, and even McDonald's could only use potatoes and beef of Austrian origin;
A laid-back aristocratic descendant who was fascinated by art, this person was a perfect fit for Austria, which had been on a downward slope for more than 400 years.
After all, in the eyes of the Austrians, they were the aristocratic German Zhengshuo, and their German neighbors were nothing more than "workaholic descendants of peasants who do not understand life and have no sense of humor."
Nobles raised in 600 years //
To find out what an Austrian aristocratic style is, head to Vienna, the capital of Austria. No matter where you come from or what your worth is, you can experience a Habsburg aristocratic life here.
Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace and Belvedere Palace, collectively known as the "Three Palaces", display the glory of the empire with magnificent architecture, magnificent decoration and elegant and beautiful gardens. All three palaces are worth spending a full day exploring and experiencing the sophistication and luxury.
Now the three palaces have their own destinations:
Schönbrunn Palace is famous for its classical palace interiors, and the royal family's luxurious and dazzling style is eye-catching;
The Hofburg Palace is both the office of the President and the rich Collection of Austrian Court Art Museum, where the Princess Sisi Museum is also located;
The Belvedere Palace has become a large art museum, and the famous "Kiss" is particularly lingering, and the wedding of Tang Yan and Luo Jin a while ago was also held at Schönbrunn Palace.
In the Musikverein and the Vienna State Opera, you can still hear the music that was fascinated by the old days and nobles. The symphony of the Golden Hall, the grandeur of the opera of the State Opera, and the movements of Mozarts for hundreds of years can still shock every heart that loves music.
When you get to Vienna, you can know the benefits of your ancestors' past. A Vienna museum of art history, with more than 600 years of heritage of the Habsburg dynasty, with a collection spanning from ancient Egypt to the end of the eighteenth century, which is so rich that it is dizzying; An Austrian national library with a collection of 7.4 million books is a vast sea of books.
The 137-meter-high Sveti Stefan Cathedral is the "heart of Viana", climbing 343 narrow steps, you can stand on the observation deck of the minaret, overlooking this old city that has gone through thousands of years of vicissitudes.
Vienna's aristocratic temperament is much more than that.
Maybe the carriage you were in took the cobblestone road that Franz I walked; The café you visited had Princess Sissi's favorite dessert; The restaurant you chose for dinner happened to be where Mozart was dating...
Compared to the noble Viana, Mozart's hometown of Salzburg is much quieter
Climbing the Salzburg Fortress, entering the cathedral, seeing the Mirabell Garden, the filming location of The Sound of Music, and then going on a pilgrimage to Mozart's house, the city is engraved in your heart. The most poetic is to listen to street performers in Mozart Square. Order a cup of coffee, listen to a piece of music, and when you think of Salzburg, there is naturally a melodious piano next to your ears.