Google Doodle Today: Austria National Day 2016

On October 26th of each year, Austrians come together to celebrate their National Day. Its origins stretch back to post-World War II Austria, when allied forces occupied the country. After negotiations, the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955 and the troops moved out in the Autumn, leaving the country as an independent state. National day celebrations in Vienna take place in Heldenplatz public square and gardens, overlooked by the Austrian Parliament building and the imperial Hofburg Palace. Many of the city’s most popular museums also offer free or cut-price admission in honor of the day. Today’s Doodle features an image of Austria’s highest mountain, the iconic, black rock Großglockner in the High Tauern National Park. The area is home to eagles and rare butterflies, and features dramatic waterfalls and glaciers. Happy National Day, Austria! *** Name of doodle: Austria National Day 2016 This doodle was shown: 26.10.2016 Countries, in which doodle was shown: Austria Keyword for this doodle: Austria National Day Link to doodle image: http://ift.tt/2eswZMs
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