Austrian History
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Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
At Schönbrunn Palace, the gardens, statues, fountains, park buildings, and holiday markets attract visitors to the royal residence.
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Austria-Hungary
Although today they are two different countries, Austria and Hungary were once joined together in a dual monarchy which lasted from 1867 through World War I.
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War of Austrian Succession
Maria Theresa must fight off Prussia and the Bourbon Family for her right to rule as Empress of Austria.
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Austrian Anschluss and the Catholic Church
In a nation where 91% of the population was officially Catholic, over 99% voted in favor of joining Austria with Nazi Germany due in part to official church support.
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Christmas in Austria
One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.
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