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250th birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven
The city of Vienna, which the great composer Beethoven made his home, will pay special homage to his music all through his 250th anniversary year
Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770, and with him he brought to the world amazing music that has lived on to gladden the hearts world over. 2020 is the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, and Vienna, the Austrian capital is already gearing up for a feast of events to celebrate the milestone. The city, which the great composer made his home, will pay special homage to his music all through the year to mark its appreciation for the maestro.
Early this year, Hyderabad had played host to a nine-member string orchestra of The Vienna Concert, who brought alive the music of Beethoven, Bach and Grieg in the city of pearls. The lovers of jazz can use the opportunity to waltz over to the Austrian capital next year and enjoy shimmering melodies of the great master.
Plus, there will be concerts, operas and events revolving around its all-time greats from Beethoven to Mozart. From old time greats to the international artists of today like Billy Joel, Hans Zimmer, Yuja Wang and Joshua Bell, Vienna will bring into focus the musical geniuses who have helped make the city the world capital of music.
Music sets the tone for travelers. Every night in the city around 10,000 music fans will be treated to live classical music at the State Opera, Musikverein, Konzerthaus, Volksoper and countless other great music institutions.
A visit to the House of Music is a must at the very least. Here, a hands-on journey of discovery through real and virtual rooms takes place on five floors and gives visitors the chance to experience music with all the senses as part of the kids special tour. The grand finale is the chance for young visitors to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic virtually.
With its seamless transport system, museums with rich art collections, ornate palaces, iconic coffeehouses and countless UNESCO World Heritage sites, Vienna effortlessly combines a cultural break with sporty outdoor activities making it the ideal destination for family holidays. For instance, a must-visit for kids and grown-ups alike is the Schönbrunn Zoo, the oldest operational zoo in the world. Throughout the year children aged 6 and above are treated to themed tours of this magnificent Palace state rooms dedicated to Empress Maria Theresa and her children, among them Marie Antoinette, Queen of France.
Thanks to the growing connection with India, the Austrian capital which was voted the world's most livable city in 2019 by the consulting firm Mercer, offers dozens of restaurants serving Indian food, and hundreds of standalone and restaurants with hotels serve vegan food. One can use a City Card to go around and visit the variety of amusement parks, carriage rides etc., to enjoy the many attractions this European city has to offer.
Vienna is also the starting point for trips along the Danube to Salzburg in Upper Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia, or Budapest in Hungary. The Vienna-Prague-Budapest Golden Triangle is the perfect holiday combo.
