ウィーン、リンクにあふれる芸術。

Feature | 2026.2.20


芸術濃度の高い街を旅する、という話。

A Journey Through a City Saturated with Art.

Known as the “City of Art” and the “City of Music,”
Vienna is a rare place where you will realize the truth of its reputation once you visit.
As the imperial capital of the Habsburg dynasty,
the city is permeated with a noble and high-class atmosphere.
Its cafe culture also flourishes,
with the Sachertorte being one of its world-famous sweets.
The city sparkles with a brilliance,
much like the shimmer of Swarovski.
That radiance only increases as history layers upon itself,
and today, art lovers from across the globe visit.
This special feature captures the charms of Vienna that cannot be contained within the Ringstrasse surrounding the Old Town.
I would be delighted if, after reading this issue,
you felt inspired to immerse yourself in the art of Vienna.

Volksgarten, Museums and Parliament © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

芸術の都といえばパリ。ルーヴル美術館を中心に、街のいたるところに
大小さまざまな美術館やギャラリーがある。
しかし、芸術の密度でいうとウィーンのほうが高いのではないかと思う。
旧市街を包む、およそ5kmの環状道路「リンクシュトラーセ」の内側に
王宮や議事堂、歌劇場などが凝縮されている。
さらにその環から溢れだすように、周囲には美術館や宮殿が点在している。
クラシック音楽、絵画、建築。
リンクシュトラーセを歩けば、ウィーンの芸術の深層をめぐることができる。

When it comes to the city of art, Paris comes to mind.
Centered around the Louvre Museum,
there are numerous museums and galleries of all sizes scattered throughout the city.
However, I believe Vienna surpasses Paris in terms of art density.
Within the 5-kilometer-long Ringstrasse around the old town, the Imperial Palace,
Parliament, and State Opera House are all clustered tightly,
with museums and baroque architecture spilling outward.
Classical music, painting, architecture—walk the Ring and you walk through Vienna’s artistic soul.

Built in the late 19th century on the site of former city walls, the Ringstraße is a circular boulevard. Riding its trams offers a perfect panoramic tour of Vienna’s historic center.
Within the Ring, music and art exist in dense harmony. From the melodies of the State Opera to the diverse architectural styles, the city is steeped in the decadent and sensual atmosphere of the Fin de Siècle.
The Ring acts as both a vessel for art and its boundary. Yet, in Vienna, art is so expansive that it inevitably spills over the Ring and into the wider city.
Art here is not confined to museums; it is woven into the architectural details, the rhythm of the streets, and the light on the cobblestones. Art transcends physical spaces to become a seamless extension of daily life.

If Paris is a vast art capital that collected masterpieces from across the world, Vienna is a city that deepened its beauty through its own layers of time.
The formal beauty of classical music blends with the sensibilities of fin-de-siècle art, where a subtle shadow lingers behind the splendor. This gives Viennese art its unique depth.
Even today, music is performed, buildings are lived in, and art is constantly renewed with fresh interpretations. It is not merely a preserved relic of the past.
The Ringstrasse does not close off history; instead, the city brims with new vitality. This is why Vienna offers fresh discoveries with every visit. When you crave art, go to Vienna.
Sway on a tram, walk the cobblestones, and embrace the sound. Whether walking or sipping coffee, art is everywhere. Enjoy a journey where past and present overlap to awaken the senses. The next destination is already decided: Vienna, the city of the Ringstrasse.

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ウィーン、リンクにあふれる芸術。

芸術濃度の高い街を旅する、という話。

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