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Messe Wien (English: Trade Fair of Vienna) is the biggest trade fair in Austria and one of the most important economic factors of Vienna. This venue failed to win the bid for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, after Conchita Wurst won the final in 2014.

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Messe Wien
Vorgartenstraße, Vienna KG Leopoldstadt (Leopoldstadt)

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N 48.2164 ° E 16.4089 °
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Vorgartenstraße
1020 Vienna, KG Leopoldstadt (Leopoldstadt)
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