Vienna's imperial heritage is omnipresent: Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, the Belvedere, and the grand buildings along the Ringstrasse are just a few of the famous reminders of the Habsburg Empire's former center of power. Between imperial and contemporary architecture, the Danube metropolis preserves and continues its traditions. For years, Vienna has ranked among the world's most livable cities, presenting itself as a modern, open-minded city with a dynamic economy, innovative research, and a vibrant creative scene. International companies, excellent educational institutions, and outstanding infrastructure make Vienna one of Europe's most economically attractive locations.
And yet, despite its cosmopolitan nature, Vienna remains true to itself. The renowned Viennese charm and coffeehouse culture are an integral part of the city's lifestyle. At Café Central or Café Sacher, people read newspapers, engage in conversations, and of course, savor the original Sachertorte.
Culturally, the city has been valued both locally and globally for centuries: music, theater, and dance shape the annual calendar – from the State Opera to the Burgtheater, and culminating in the legendary Vienna Opera Ball, which each year turns into a stage for the international media while celebrating tradition at the highest level.
The Ringstrasse in the city center bears the mark of prominent architects such as Theophil Hansen, Friedrich von Schmidt, and Carl von Hasenauer. Serving as the interface between the Habsburgs’ imperial Vienna and the bourgeois-modern urban development of the 19th century, it is considered one of the most magnificent and well-known streets in Europe. In addition, architects like Otto Wagner and Josef Hoffmann shaped the Viennese Jugendstil – also known as the Vienna Secession – in numerous palaces, townhouses, and villas. In the upscale western districts of the city, around the Türkenschanzpark and Kahlenberg, Vienna's grand bourgeois character is reflected in some of the city's finest historic villas.
Around one-third of Vienna's population is international. This cultural diversity shapes the city’s lifestyle, art scene, gastronomy, and the real estate market. Beyond Germany and Turkey, buyers and investors also come from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, thanks to the city’s excellent connections to its eastern and southeastern neighbors, highlighting the international significance of Vienna's real estate market.
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