Vienna Goes Vertical in Trafalgar Square - Preview

Icons of Vienna were literally turned on their side on October 25-26, when the Vienna Tourist Board built the biggest structure ever erected in Trafalgar Square.

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The 21m high wall was built to create a spectacular vertical show and public challenge in London over two days. The dramatic acrobatics show played on the wall right in front of Nelson's Column four times daily - a daring celebration of traditional and modern Viennese culture while suspended in the air.

Mixing art, sound, lights and adventurous aerial displays, the show took  inspiration from Vienna's modern music scene, imperial heritage, iconic artist Gustav Klimt, from its indulgent food and wine scene as well as the Viennese waltz. Demonstrating Vienna's renowned electronic music scene, DJ DEF Mike was DJing in the square.

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In between shows, there was also a chance for the public to take a spine-tingling horizontal stroll down the wall - face first! - defying gravity through specially developed climbing harnesses. All the action occured under the careful guidance of a team of highly-trained safety professionals led by Jochen Schweizer - a record-breaking daredevil who still holds the record for the world's highest bungee jump.

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