Austria

Vienna, Austria

We arrived in the centre area of the city of Vienna by train . The city which has a population of over 2 million is the capital of Austria.  

The Schmetterlinghaus, The Butterfly house, Vienna
Donnerbrunnen Fountain in the Neuer Market Square, Vienna.

We walked into the historic centre of Vienna and we were greeted by spectacular architecture and a lively atmosphere. 

Vienna State Opera
Hofburg Palace inside court view
St Micheal’s Church
Emperor Franz I, The Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the ruler of the other states of the Habsburg monarchy

We explored the centre weaving our way through the timeless streets and sites.

Vienna Art Nouveau architecture
Arches of the State Opera Building in Vienna
A caryatid on one of the Vienna buildings in the old quarter

The rich history of Vienna could be seen in the architectures of the buildings.

St Charles Church in Vienna
Hochstrahlbrunnen Fountain and monument in Vienna
Statue out front of the Albertina Museum, Vienna
St Peter’s Church, Vienna

Along the way we came to a museum called Time travel.  We decided to try something different and went into this museum. 

Time Travel Museum in Vienna Austria

Inside the museum we experienced an array of multimedia displays and 3D virtual experiences that were truly amazing.

In the Time Travel museum with 3D virtual glasses
Ray with statue of Roman in the Time Travel Museum

It brought to life the history of Vienna in a way that was truly enjoyable and memorable.  

St Stephen Cathedral in Vienna

We went to see the St Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of the old quarter of Vienna. The Romanesque and Gothic styled Cathedral was constructed starting in 1138 and is spectacular to see.

View of the roof tile design of the church

One of the features of St. Stephen’s Cathedral is its ornately patterned, richly coloured roof which is covered by 230,000 glazed tiles.

The inside of the church is decorated in ornate Gothic and Romanesque styles. 

After a long day of exploring the city, we decided to go and have a nice meal before heading back to our room for the night. We enjoyed our first day in Vienna and look forward to tomorrow and more adventures. 

“Wir sind hin- und hergerissen zwischen der Sehnsucht nach dem Vertrauten und dem Drang nach dem Fremden und Fremden. Oft haben wir Heimweh nach den Orten, die wir noch nie gekannt haben.”