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I hope you’re all doing well, and perhaps feeling a bit more upbeat with the recent surge in both Bitcoin and Hive prices. It’s always nice to have a little extra positivity in our lives, right?
Work has been a whirlwind lately for me, with deadlines stacking up and plenty of clients hoping to get their Christmas products ready by the end of November. It’s been all projects and endless emails for me, leaving little time to keep up with the latest news or even reality sometimes!
However, for today’s post, I wanted to share something a bit different: a collection of 13 photos showcasing Vienna's stunning architecture. These pictures were taken during my walks to various destinations, so I don’t have exact names or details for each spot. Still, I felt they deserved a moment in the spotlight! While they may never become full travel articles, I couldn’t let these images fade away unnoticed, so here they are, small snapshots of Vienna’s charm.
One of the first things that caught my eye in Vienna appeared just moments after I landed. As I passed by a building that looked like a hotel, I noticed its entrance that was beautifully decorated, hinting that Christmas was just around the corner. We had our trip in December after all.
But what really captured my attention was a phrase displayed on one of the upper balconies: "je ne regrette rien" (French) meaning "I don’t regret anything" in English. While I’m not sure about the story behind it, this unique detail left a lasting impression. Unfortunately, I missed the chance to return at night to see it illuminated, but it remains one of the most memorable sights from my time spent in Vienna.
As I continued exploring, I noticed something striking about Vienna’s cityscape: sculptures are everywhere! They’re not only displayed in museums or galleries but are seamlessly woven into the streetscape. You’ll find them adorning buildings, standing as pillars holding up balconies, and scattered throughout the parks. It seems that sculptures are a celebrated part of the architectural charm in Vienna, and most likely throughout much of Austria as well.
Another thing that stands out, is Vienna’s dedication to preserving its historic architecture. Many of the old buildings have been carefully restored, but they still retain their original character. Around the city center, you’ll rarely come across anything too modern as Vienna’s commitment to its architectural heritage is everywhere.
These historical buildings now serve a variety of purposes from museums to theaters, and educational institutions, while others are available for rent, allowing people to experience living in a piece of history. My friends and I chose an Airbnb in one of these buildings, and although the interior was a bit rustic, it perfectly captured the historical atmosphere of Vienna.
But as we are all used to living in modern times, worry not! There are quite a few skyscrapers and modern buildings too, but they are definitely not in the middle of the historical parts of the town.
In fact, I felt like stepping into a completely different world when making my way to the The Donauturm (Danube Tower) that was surrounded by modern looking buildings.
The last picture from above was just a few tens of meters away from where I had my accommodation and it was serving as a shopping center. Its placement though, was making it really stand out from the rest of the buildings!
Last but not least, here are my two favorite images of this post. I'm not sure what they represent, nor why I love them so badly in comparison with the rest, but they really light up in my mind when reviving the memories created in Vienna two years ago.
Other places I've seen during my stay in Vienna:
- The Austrian Parliament Building
- Capuchin Church (Katholische Kapuzinerkirche "Hl. Maria von den Engeln")
- The tour of the Christmas Markets from Vienna, Austria
- Stadtpark
- Shop Windows of Vienna, Austria
- Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus)
- The Imperial Crypt
- Column of Pest (The Plague Column, Vienna, Austria)
- St. Charles's Church (Karlskirche)
- Schonbrunn Palace
- The Donauturm (Danube Tower)
- Café Gloriette, Schloss Schoenbrunn (Wien, Austria)
- Wurstelprater Vergnügungspark Amusement Park
- Schönbrunn Zoo (The World´s Oldest Zoo)
- St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom Cathedral)
- Vienna's Timeless Beauty: A Journey Through Its Stunning Architecture (13 pictures)
more coming soon...
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Oh wow, these are stunning photographs of a stunning place! You really captured the essence and beauty. And your writing goes well with the photographs. It is interesting to see so many cities preferring cheaper and "ugly" architecture creating really depressing places. Cities like the one you capture still holds dear the beauty of architecture. It creates beautiful places! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! Each city has its own style and beauty when it comes to architecture and it's such a great way to remind about that location!
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What a beautiful place to travel. Awesome view and unique designs of buildings and structures.
I can only agree with you! 😁
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