Replete with a rich cornucopia of cultural lures

Replete with a rich cornucopia of cultural lures, Vienna – the premier city of Austria and its capital – exudes an air of gracefulness that manifests itself as much in the imperious architecture that looms large over the city as it does in the musical affinities of the locals. A bedazzling blend of old-world Italian romantic leanings juxtaposed against yet-prevalent German orderliness, Julian seemed only too eager to concur with my inference, “Wien (German for Vienna) is moored in nostalgia for sure, but our citizens pride themselves on their reputation for Gemütlichkeit, or coziness.” The ravages of time have not served to dull the sheen of this magnificent gem, and even the carnage of several wars it has been witness to has failed to act as a deterrent; from the detritus strewn, a buoyant citadel oozing with élan and verve has risen.

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Source:- IIPM Editorial, 2006

Editor:- Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri