80 Places You Must Go in a Lifetime - Color Illustrations Edition

Author: Zhong Lei
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Vienna – the sacred temple of music, where the air at all times reminds you of what life is. It is also known as the world's second "most livable city," not only because this artistic paradise has many magnificent buildings, but more importantly: Vienna is the cradle of musicians, where music has become its soul. This is the "highest realm of music," filled with an atmosphere of aesthetic enjoyment. Here, there are not only outstanding performing groups like the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Boys' Choir, but also famous performance venues such as the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Musikverein. The Vienna New Year's Concert, held annually on New Year's Eve, takes place in this golden music hall and is broadcast to the world on television. Strolling through the streets and alleys of Vienna, even if you don't understand the local language, you can still appreciate the artists' performances through your own understanding and imagination, relying on the universal language of music. You will feel the unique artistic essence of Vienna from the magnificent ancient buildings and the lifelike statues of musical figures. When night falls, the opera houses and concert halls are brilliantly lit, with music lovers from around the world gathering in this noble artistic hall to enjoy the masterful performances of the artists. The immortal works of musical masters like Strauss and Mozart are the staple of Vienna, attracting tourists from distant lands. If you are tired of a noisy and busy life, spending a few days in Vienna is a great choice. She is so dignified and composed, with no competition for fame or profit, no hustle and bustle—only the New Year's Concert, Beethoven, Strauss, and Mozart. In Vienna, nostalgia is everywhere: the streets of the inner city are not wide, still retaining the cobblestone paths of that era, where the heel of your shoe can as you walk, as if dancing to a moving melody. The hotels or cafes on the streets still retain their appearance from 300 years ago, and even the layout of the rooms, the furniture, and the wallpaper patterns remain true to the traditional style, with a touch of aged color. The city has very few modern buildings, and even trendy shopping stores are hidden within ancient architecture. Every detail of its exterior seems to remind people of the city's former glory. Without realizing it, you might forget where you are, wondering if you are waiting for a royal carriage to pass by, then boarding it to sing joyfully in a beautiful palace. The music of Vienna's music city is not confined only to the splendid concert halls. With every step you take, you can see street musicians, young or older, lost in their own musical worlds, their fingertips flowing out a series of melodies, either light and cheerful or soothing and relaxed. Passersby are drawn to their aura and stop to listen. Here, you truly feel that "divine lies in the ordinary," and music rules the soul of this city. The waltz was invented by Venus. It is said that when Jupiter created humans, he merged the male and female sexes into one. Later, Jupiter was not satisfied and separated them again. As a result, men and women could no longer come into contact, and humanity faced the danger of extinction. Therefore, the goddess of love, Venus, taught humans to dance the waltz, allowing men and women to have intimate contact. However,