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of theHabsburgdynasty date from this period. It should come as no surprise then that the city’s artistic heritage is so important. Given that the centrewas declaredWorld HeritagebyUNESCO in2001, it goeswithout saying that walking round her streets is quite the luxury for thosewho enjoy architectonicbeauty and respect for thepast: the city’s architectural legacy is aperfect illustrationof three of themost relevant historical periods: theMiddleAges, art routes Vienna Europe’sMusicCapital The capital of Austria has a long history as one of Europe’s oldest. Initially founded as aCeltic settlement, the city developed into a communicationmeetingpoint between East andWest in theMiddleAges. The initial foundations Entradaprincipal del Barrio de losMuseos (MQ) Museumsquartiermainentrance. Viena/ Vienna . Foto/ Photo Briseis. Lic. CreativeCommons. Vista aéreadel Barriode losMuseos (MQ)/ Abird´s eye viewof theMuseumsDistrict (MQ) © LeopoldMuseum (Viena/ Vienna ) 129