When in 1365 Duke Rudolph IV had died without leaving offspring, his inheritance was split between the family. The Habsburgs were threatened to fall into oblivion. It changed almost a hundred years later when Friedrich III ascended the throne. He… (READ MORE)
The House of Liechtenstein belongs to the most important aristocratic families in Europe. They possess two palaces in Vienna: the Garden Palace (Fürstengasse 1) and the City Palace (Bankgasse 9). Except for the rich decoration with many gold elements, impressive… (READ MORE)
Plovdiv – as the first city in Bulgaria – received the title of the European Capital of Culture (together with Matera in Italy). The local company Studio Punkt created a new logo for this year-long event. For sure, we will… (READ MORE)
Baden bei Wien is a small city, only 30 km south of Vienna. Since Mai, it is visited mainly because of the roses which start to blossom. In the Doblhoff-park, colourful carpets of the gorgeous flowers spread out in front… (READ MORE)
If you visit Vienna, find the narrow street Rauhensteingasse near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Stop in front of the entrance of the house No. 3. A stone is hanging above the beautiful wooden gateway decorated with several geometric symbols. The name… (READ MORE)
Prunksaal – the Baroque State hall – one of the most beautiful book halls in the world is not only a “sanctuary” of the Austrian National Library where precious, old books are kept but also a room where different interesting… (READ MORE)
Have you ever thought about what stories you could hear if museum displays could talk? Some of them have witnessed very interesting events. For example this ornamental suit of armour consisting of around 40 pieces. It was made in Milan… (READ MORE)
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