The accordion, invented in Vienna, was patented in 1829 by Cyril Demian, an Armenian. Austria’s capital hosted the month-long 13th International Accordion Festival in 2012 from late February to late March.

The accordion, invented in Vienna, was patented in 1829 by Cyril Demian, an Armenian. Austria’s capital hosted the month-long 13th International Accordion Festival in 2012 from late February to late March.