Online Lecture on Vienna, Austria | Context Travel

Duration: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Product Type: Lecture
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St Stephen's Cathedral

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Presented by the same world-class experts as our walking tours, Context Lectures highlight must-see attractions, reveal hidden landmarks, and explore the best things to do during your trip so you don’t miss a thing.

Lecture Description

This lecture will present the history, creation, and highlights of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Vienna, Austria offers travelers an incredible array of world-class museums and beautiful architecture – and has played host to scores of musical legends in its storied past. Masterful composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Johann Strauss, and many others have called Vienna home at one point or another.

Meet Your Expert

Gilles

Swiss artist Gilles Gubelmann studied piano and dance at the Geneva Conservatory. He then worked for many years as an expert for arts and antiques in an important Swiss Auction House (Koller Auctions) where he was director of the Department of Antique Furniture and Decorative Arts. He realised a dream and moved to Venice where he started working as a painter and as an opera set and costume designer all over Europe, and also deepening his knowledge of art history and architecture. Settled now in Vienna, Gilles continues his artistic activities, works as a lecturer at the University of Music and Performing Arts and highly enjoys uncovering the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Vienna to curious travellers.

The city’s historical center presents an astonishing concentration of baroque palaces – alternating with hidden courtyards, charming gardens, and beautiful boulevards to promenade. Our discussion will contextualize the major periods of its history, from the Habsburg dynasty through to the 20th century. Led by an expert in Music History and Architecture, this lecture will inspire future travel to Vienna and prepare travelers for appreciating the city in context.

How do I access the lecture?

Once you complete your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to stream the lecture on the Context Travel website. You can also access your past purchases anytime under My Orders. Please ensure you are logged into your account to open the streaming page.

Is closed captioning (i.e. subtitles) available?

Yes! All of our lectures have the option to turn on closed captioning should you have difficulty hearing the expert.

How long does each event last?

Our recorded lectures typically run for 60 minutes.

How can I share this lecture with friends or family?

You are welcome to watch together with friends or family but each person viewing on their own device will need to purchase the lecture individually.

How long does my access to the lecture last?

Once you purchase a lecture, you are welcome to view it as many times as you like and your access does not expire.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Sales for recorded lectures are final upon purchase. Please contact us at digital@contexttravel.com if you have any questions or concerns about your purchase.

Can I purchase a gift card for a friend who is traveling?

Absolutely! Gift cards can be purchased here. Gift cards are good for 365 days from the date of purchase.

4 Reviews – (4.25)

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Very informative. Looking forward to visiting Vienna in a couple of weeks.

Jennifer

Apr. 8, 2024

Unfortunately, I have neither been there and now it is highly unlikely that I will ever visit, so this was the perfect way to get the history and sights of a city I always wished to visit.

Barbara

Jun. 6, 2022

I think Gilles spent a lot of time talking on each subject while only showing one picture of that subject. Like the church, the palaces or museums. I googled each subject and looked at a variety of photos while listening to what he was saying about that subject, and found that more productive.

Corryann

Jan. 1, 2022

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