Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria. The “Old Town,” with its world famous baroque architecture, is one of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world. It is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for parts of the musical and film The Sound of Music. Here are some photos from around […]
Nov 9, 2007
Hotel Bristol, Salzburg
We decided to splurge for our 1-year anniversary, and stayed at Hotel Bristol, in Salzburg, Austria. It was one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in. Our room had pictures of little baby angels on the walls, and had a beautiful view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. One of the best things about the hotel, […]
Nov 8, 2007
Volksgarten, Vienna
The Volksgarten is situated in the 1st district and was designed in 1819.
Nov 8, 2007
Rathaus, Vienna
The Rathaus is a building in Vienna which serves as the seat of the mayor and city council of the city. The Rathaus was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style, and built between 1872 and 1883.
Nov 8, 2007
Parliament, Vienna
The Vienna Parliament is situated on the south side of Rathausplatz. Its edifice, designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, is one of the most striking examples of the Ringstrasse era’s architecture.
Nov 8, 2007
Museum Quarter, Vienna
The Museumsquartier is one of the ten largest cultural complexes in the world, where baroque buildings, new architecture, cultural institutions and various disciplines of art are united.
Nov 8, 2007
Michaelerplatz, Vienna
St. Michael’s Square (Michaelerplatz) faces the elaborate entrance into the Hofburg from Kohlmarkt. It was an important crossroads as early as Roman times and recent excavations have uncovered the remains of Roman and medieval foundations and drainage systems, along with the remnants of the old 17th century Burgtheater.
Nov 8, 2007
Maria Theresienplatz, Vienna
The Maria-Theresien-Platz of Vienna is a large square (Platz) joining the Ringstrasse (Vienna’s giant, round, central street) with the Museum Quarter.
Nov 8, 2007
Around Town, Vienna (day 2)
Vienna is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. Here are some photos from around the city.
Nov 7, 2007
Secession Museum, Vienna
The Secession museum at Vienna was built in 1897 by Joseph Maria Olbrich for exhibitions of the Secession group. Above the entrance you can read the motto of the secessionist: “Der Zeit ihre Kunst. Der Kunst ihre Freiheit.” (To the Age its Art. To Art its Freedom.) In 1902 the artist association planned an exhibition […]