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Moscow,
the Heart of Russian Heritage
Moscow is steeped in history with its wealth of historical and cultural landmarks. Red Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Mausoleum and The Kremlin is a Moscow historical highlight during any season. Facing Red Square is the GUM Department Store whose glass-roofed arcade encloses a shopping and dining paradise. This legendary store was built in the 18th century and is now home to over 200 boutiques that include luxury brands, high street fashion, local specialties and dining for every taste. For a more local flavor Izmailovsky Market, Russia’s best flea market, offers local handicrafts, silky-smooth traditional fur hats, walls of matryoshka dolls and Soviet memorabilia. Lastly, the Moscow Metro where getting around is easy and each station an artistic masterpiece.
A significant cultural highlight of Moscow is a tour of the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet and Opera Theatre. It is one of the most renowned theatrical buildings in the world with its gigantic gilded chandelier and crystal pendants and its five-tier auditorium renowned for beauty and excellent acoustics. A performance at the crown jewel of Russian dance and music is an experience not to be missed.
The Music is Boundless
in Vienna
Vienna is among the least spoiled of the great old European capitals, renowned for its classical architecture, Baroque castles, gardens, monuments and grand boulevards. Art and culture are embedded in the soul of Vienna, especially music. With over 120 venues and 15,000 musical events in all genres staged each year, there is always music in the air.
Vienna is a world capital of classical music and more famous composers have lived here than in any other European city. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Beethoven, and Johann Strauss all lived, composed and performed in Vienna. Their symphonies, operas, concertos are performed throughout Vienna all year round.
There are 2 significant attractions for music lovers, The Museum of Johann Strauss Dynasty and House of Music (Haus der Musik). As a visitor, you can paint sounds with your fingers and direct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Thanks to modern technology, you’ll learn Mozart’s conducting techniques and a multi-media journey vibrantly recreates the golden age of classical music.
Vienna’s storied cafes are the best place to experience current local culture, excellent coffee and sweets created for kings and emperors, still lovingly served today.
Sydney, a Cultural Melting Pot
Sydney conjures up iconic landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Bondi Beach and many more. What also attracts millions of visitors every year is the enormous span cultural and artistic venues that Sydney offers. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a reflection of the current art scene in Sydney and across the country, while The Australian Museum showcases Aboriginal art, giving fascinating insights into the Aboriginal way of life as it was in centuries ago and how it has shaped Australian culture and life until today.
A leisurely stroll from the harbor through Hyde Park to the city center is the perfect journey from the sea through serene gardens to the bustling business center of Australia’s largest city.
Sydney today is a melting pot of cultures and is clearly evident in the countless restaurants, cafes, and bars where multi-culture cuisine has been honed into an art form. Whatever your preference, it can be found in Sydney by waves of immigrants that have made Australia their home, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian and home grown modern Australian that combines cuisines using the seasonal ingredients that abound Down Under.
For seafood lovers, don’t miss the Sydney Fish Market that rivals Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji Fish Market in variety and freshness, to take home or enjoy perfectly prepared on the wharf.
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