Ah, Vienna. Home of Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Klimt, Niki Lauda (who knew?) and, for four days, the Jordan Family. Vienna (or Wien if you speak German) is also known as the birthplace of some of the world’s most famous pastries – Sachertorte, apple strudel, and the kipferl – a crescent-shaped pastry that, with a few changes after being brought by Marie-Antoinette to France, became the beloved croissant. In my Vienna Googling upon arrival, I discovered lots of historical big wigs who’ve called Vienna home. I think this article, about Vienna in 1913, is a good snapshot of the still-present cultural and political diversity of the city. Continue reading “Sept 20 – 24: Vienna, by Cathy”
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