Culture vultures rejoice. Vienna is one of the world's hubs for opera and all things classical. The origin of the Vienna Opera, the oldest theatrical institution with an unbroken record of performing in the German-speaking world, goes back to the beginning of the 18th century. The city is constantly hosting a number of international concerts and opera performances and you can find relatively reasonable tickets to most shows. To find out more, click here.
As for museums, the city itself is so full of beautiful buildings, it's been often described as an open air museum. Vienna is home to a number of world class museums. From the Museum of Fine Arts to the House of Music, there are a range of museums you can explore. Click here for more detailed information on the city's museums.
Theatre like most other art forms thrives in this city. A number of productions, both local and international are regularly hosted here. The English Theatre Group is a renown theatre company that's established in this city.
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