Is there a more charming sight than a town square bathed in the warm glow of sunset? Here in Korneuburg, that charm is almost tangible. Korneuburg is a town steeped in history, nestled on the banks of the Danube just a stone’s throw from Vienna. Its story begins long before its formal separation from Klosterneuburg in 1298, a tale whispered on the river breeze. Imagine Korneuburg in the 15th century, a fortified town caught in a tug-of-war between King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and Emperor Frederick III. The year is 1477. After a grueling 22-week siege, Korneuburg falls to Corvinus. This victory paves the way for his eventual capture of Vienna, where he will reside in the Hofburg Palace, leaving a formidable force behind in Korneuburg. Yet, the tides of fate are fickle. In 1490, Corvinus’s reign abruptly ends, marking a turning point for Korneuburg. The town bears the scars of numerous conflicts: the Thirty Years’ War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and even World War II left their mark. But through it all, Korneuburg has endured, its spirit unbroken. Today, echoes of those turbulent times linger in the town’s architecture, from the medieval city walls to the majestic Town Hall, a masterpiece of neo-Gothic design.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to