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Stadtpark - or the City Garden - was built in the era of the major Andreas.
After the Vienna Ring was destroyed a new ring road was built in the year 1860.
Initially the Stadtpark was built on the left side of the river of Vienna in the 1st district.
And it opened in 1862
as the first public park at that time.
This is the Stadtpark bridge.
It connects the left side with the ride side of the park.
Because of the bridge people can get from one side to the other side.
At both sides of the river there are many cafés and restaurants.
People come here to enjoy their time in the spring.
You can find in the park trees like Ginko and Caucasian Wing Nut.
Can you exactly tell us why you chose to visit Vienna at this time.
There are many places you could go instead.
What is your opinion
when you stand in the oldest park in Vienna?
When the children have holiday I take them from time to time to visit Europe.
This time I chose Vienna.
I was to Vienna in 2001 and now I come with my children.
Vienna is known for its beautiful weather
especially in April the weather is so nice in Vienna.
The tourists from the Middle East usually come in summer.
I chose it because it is quiet, enjoyable and perfect for holiday to my children.
Thank you very much. I wish you a nice stay here.
In the right part of the park there are many places to do sports and special playgrounds for children.
My dear Ahmad, do you like it here in Stadtpark?
What do you like here?
I like everything here. There are even places for playing soccer.
And they say tomorrow snow will fall down big like balls.
I will go now and play basketball and soccer.
Thank you my dear.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are now in front of the Meierei.
Milk and yoghurt is being produced here.
This production place is very old and it was destroyed in the World War II.
As we notice, this is the place of Meierei.
People come here to visit this historical place and to drink milk.
But today is Sunday and therefore this place and the in door restaurant is closed.
We can take a glance just from outside.
The architect of Meierei is Frederique Joseph.
What we see is the re-built place after the destruction of the WW II.
Ladies and gentlemen, we see here a statue in the shape of an animal.
It is sitting and holds its hand to protect itself from the sun.
I like to come here for walking.
Sometimes I play soccer in this park.
It is a wonderful place, many people come here to enjoy their freetime and do sports.
The statue of Johann Strauß.
It is made of golden bronze.
Also it is one of the most popular attractions in Vienna.
Also we can find a statue of Franz Schubert and
Robert Stolz - it was made of marble
by the artist Hans.
Many countries have rules to protect the park. Vienna is among them.
The purpose of these rules is to keep clean the parks and the streets.
We can notice this everywhere we go.
And here we see a warning plate
which says every owner of a dog has to pay a fine of 36 euros
when the dirt of his dog is not being removed.
For those who toss away a cigarette butt it is 1 euro cheaper - 35 euros.
Dog owners use nylon bags to dispose of the dirt of their house pets.
Can you introduce yourself?
I am Faisal from Saudi Arabia.
What do you like here in Stadtpark at a summer weather for Viennese but not for Arabs.
I came to Europe one month ago.
I started in Italy doing a job. And now I come to Vienna
to see operas and orchestras.
I think the most famous place in Vienna is the Stadtpark.
The park is very big and beautiful.
You can see people lying on the gras and enjoying the view.
Behind us you can see the theatre where the singer Asmahan sung "Nights in Vienna".
It was about 40 years ago.
The theatre happens to be in a good condition even until today.
You can enjoy lots of concerts and musical events in this theatre.
Thank you for watching. Majida Shareef. Vienna.