Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.7 million. It is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. Vienna is the last great capital of the nineteenth century ball. There are over 200 significant balls per year, some featuring as many as nine live orchestras. Balls are held in the many beautiful palaces in Vienna, with the principal venue being the Hofburg Palace at Heldenplatz. Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including theatre, opera, classical music and fine arts. Take a look at the beautiful video below.
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