MEDIEVAL VIENNA

Life in the medieval City, Citizen rights, religious and historical developoment, social life , rights and duties.

History, development , iconography and content of gothic art. 

Walking along the sites where the old city wall had been , from Viennas oldest church to the imperial castle , and the cathedral St Stephens. 

A guiding through a visit of St Stephens is included.

THE HISTORY OF VIENNA 

The encraving of Josef Hoefnagel 1609 shows Viennas city wall making the city a fortress , after successfully defeating the city against the turkish Grand armee after 1533. 1683 the Turks were defeated again in a dramatic battle. Walking through Vienna the history of the town is emerging since the Romans until the 20th century, when Viennas social architecture remains unique until today giving a great sample how a city takes good care of their citizens.

SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS

Austria was protestant once : Die History of Reformation in Austria, from the first year up to present. What was the role of Aristocracy and peasants, and the intellectual elite of Vienna.  The history and background of counter reformation.

A walk from the old University to the Imperial castle. 

A SHORT HISTORY OF VIENNA 

When was Vienna founded, how was the fate of the  city throughout the centuries ? Why did Vienna develop exactly at this place ? 

A synopsis of the history of Vienna from Ice Age until today.

THE HISTORY OF THE JEWS IN VIENNA

Through centuries jewish communities and outstanding personalities have contributed to shape  the history of Vienna. We shall visit all sites relevant , walking through the inner city of Vienna ending at the impressive Palais of jewish entrepeneurs at the Ringstrasse Boulevard.A visit in the Synagoge can be arranged if required in time in advance. 

BAROQUE SPLENDOR

What was it like to live in Vienna around 1700 ? 

Catch the spirit of the peak of Baroque art and life style , understand iconography and developement of the style.

Guiding from the Church of St Charles to the baroque Palaces of the innter city, including the Imperial castle. Wie lebte es sich in Wien um 1700 ? Historical background and Austrians Absolutismus compared internationally. The relevance of Counter Reformation and the war against the turks. 

From autocracy to megacity. A history of civilization.

THE VIENNA RINGSTRASSE

History and history of art and architecture of Vienna magnificent boulevard surrounding the old city of Vienna. Technical, social and morphological development of the city , compared to other cities in Europe.