- 1. Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Home to classical music legends such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss, the city boasts world-class concert halls and opera houses. Visitors can marvel at the imperial palaces and gardens, explore the charming old town with its narrow cobblestone streets, or indulge in the famous Viennese coffee culture. With a mix of old-world charm and modern sophistication, Vienna truly offers something for everyone.
What is the population of Vienna?
A) 1.9 million
B) 1 million
C) 2.5 million
D) 3 million
- 2. Which river flows through Vienna?
A) Seine
B) Danube
C) Thames
D) Rhine
- 3. What famous composer was born in Vienna?
A) Mozart
B) Beethoven
C) Bach
D) Tchaikovsky
- 4. Which palace in Vienna is the residence of the President of Austria?
A) Schönbrunn
B) Hofburg
C) Albertina
D) Belvedere
- 5. Which Viennese coffee house is the oldest in the city?
A) Café Central
B) Café Landtmann
C) Café Frauenhuber
D) Café Sperl
- 6. Which architectural style dominates the historic city center of Vienna?
A) Baroque
B) Renaissance
C) Art Nouveau
D) Gothic
- 7. Which famous psychoanalyst lived and worked in Vienna?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Jung
C) Alfred Adler
D) Erich Fromm
- 8. Which famous painter spent a significant part of his life in Vienna?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Gustav Klimt
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Leonardo da Vinci
- 9. Which palace in Vienna served as the summer residence of the Habsburgs?
A) Prinz Eugen Palace
B) Hofburg
C) Belvedere Palace
D) Schönbrunn Palace
- 10. Which famous Viennese chocolate cake is a traditional delicacy?
A) Apfelstrudel
B) Sachertorte
C) Linzer Torte
D) Kaiserschmarrn
- 11. Which composer is known for the 'Blue Danube' waltz inspired by Vienna's river?
A) Anton Bruckner
B) Franz Schubert
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Johann Strauss II
- 12. Which famous movie starring Orson Welles was partially filmed in Vienna?
A) Casablanca
B) Psycho
C) Citizen Kane
D) The Third Man
- 13. In which park is the famous Vienna State Opera located?
A) Stadtpark
B) Burggarten
C) Prater
D) Volksgarten
- 14. Which famous museum in Vienna houses Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss'?
A) Belvedere
B) Kunsthistorisches Museum
C) Albertina
D) Leopold Museum
- 15. Which famous operetta composed by Johann Strauss II is set in Vienna?
A) Carmen
B) La Traviata
C) Die Fledermaus
D) The Magic Flute
- 16. What is the name of the famous Vienna Boys' Choir in German?
A) Wiener Jugendchor
B) Wiener Sängerknaben
C) Wiener Kinderchor
D) Wiener Knabenchor
- 17. Which musical genre is celebrated annually in Vienna during the 'Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert'?
A) Classical Music
B) Hip Hop
C) Jazz
D) Rock
- 18. What is the name of the famous Ferris wheel in Vienna?
A) Prater Tower
B) Riesenrad
C) Vienna Wheel
D) Giant Ferris Wheel
- 19. What is the name of the Vienna State Opera House in German?
A) Wiener Staatsoper
B) Staatsoper Wien
C) Hofburg Oper
D) Opernhaus Wien
- 20. What is the traditional Viennese dish consisting of veal, mushrooms, cream, and a lemon slice called?
A) Gulasch
B) Wiener Schnitzel
C) Apfelstrudel
D) Tafelspitz
- 21. What is the traditional Viennese coffee house known as?
A) Kaffeehaus
B) Starbucks
C) Tim Hortons
D) Costa Coffee
- 22. What is the traditional Viennese pastry made of thin layers of dough, filled with various flavors?
A) Strudel
B) Sachertorte
C) Apfelstudel
D) Kaiserschmarrn
- 23. Which historical figure's tomb can be found in the Kapuzinergruft in Vienna?
A) Empress Elisabeth
B) Maximilian I
C) Franz Joseph I
D) Maria Theresa
- 24. Where are the famous Lipizzaner horses trained in Vienna?
A) English Riding Academy
B) Russian Horse Institute
C) French Equestrian Center
D) Spanish Riding School
- 25. Which famous art museum is located in Vienna's Museumsquartier?
A) Belvedere Gallery
B) Kunsthistorisches Museum
C) Albertina
D) Leopold Museum
- 26. What is the official language spoken in Vienna?
A) French
B) German
C) English
D) Italian
- 27. Which famous composer frequented Café Hawelka in Vienna?
A) Anton Bruckner
B) Franz Schubert
C) Johannes Brahms
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 28. Which historical event in Vienna ended the Ottoman siege of the city in 1683?
A) Battle of Vienna
B) Anschluss
C) Vienna Uprising
D) March Revolution
- 29. What is the name of the famous concert hall in Vienna where the Vienna Philharmonic performs its New Year's Concert?
A) Royal Albert Hall
B) Berlin Philharmonic
C) Carnegie Hall
D) Musikverein
- 30. What is the name of the main train station in Vienna?
A) Wien Hauptbahnhof
B) Wien Meidling
C) Wien Westbahnhof
D) Wien Floridsdorf
- 31. Which district is home to the famous Naschmarkt, Vienna's largest open-air market?
A) Favoriten
B) Alsergrund
C) Wieden
D) Josefstadt
- 32. What is the name of the Vienna Opera Ball that is held annually?
A) Kaiserlicher Opernball
B) Wiener Opernball
C) Hofburg Opernball
D) Wiener Ballnacht
- 33. What landmark is situated at the center of Vienna?
A) Vienna State Opera
B) Hofburg Palace
C) Belvedere Palace
D) St. Stephen's Cathedral
- 34. Which Austrian architect designed many modernist buildings in Vienna, including the Secession building?
A) Friedensreich Hundertwasser
B) Adolf Loos
C) Otto Wagner
D) Josef Hoffmann
- 35. In which district of Vienna can you find the Prater amusement park?
A) Leopoldstadt
B) Landstraße
C) Wieden
D) Alsergrund
- 36. Which Austrian architect designed the famous Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna?
A) Friedensreich Hundertwasser
B) Adolf Loos
C) Josef Hoffmann
D) Otto Wagner
- 37. In which district of Vienna is the Hundertwasserhaus located?
A) Innere Stadt
B) Landstraße
C) Wieden
D) Neubau
- 38. What was the name of the royal family that ruled Austria from the 16th to the early 20th century?
A) Habsburg
B) Romanov
C) Bourbon
D) Wittelsbach
- 39. What is the name of the amusement park in Vienna that features roller coasters and other thrill rides?
A) Schönbrunn Park
B) Prater
C) Augarten
D) Stadtpark
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