Burgtheater
National theatre in Vienna, Austria
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The Burgtheater (German: [ˈbʊʁk.teˌaːtɐ]; literally: "Castle Theater" but alternatively translated as "(Imperial) Court Theater", originally known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, then until 1918 as the K.K. Hofburgtheater, is the national theater of Austria, located in Vienna. It is the most important German-language theater and one of the most important theatres in the world. The Burgtheater was opened in 1741 and has become known as die Burg by the Viennese population; its theater company has created a traditional style and speech typical of Burgtheater performances.
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Austria-Hungary
1867–1918 dual monarchy in Central Europe
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Congress of Vienna
1814–1815 meetings to create a peace plan for Europe
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University of Vienna
Public university in Vienna, Austria
0.2 mi away
Austrian Parliament Building
Parliament in Vienna, Austria
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Hofburg
Imperial palace in Vienna, Austria
0.3 mi away
Austrian National Library
National library in Vienna, Austria
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