Vienna, Austria
Architecture sample, from the tour bus window
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Schönbrunn Palace and gardens - imperial summer palace. Mansion first built 1548. Estate bought in 1569 by emporer Maximmillian II, who made the grounds a game reserve. Expanded 1638-1644 by Eleanora Gonzoga, widow of Ferdinand II. Ownership passed to the Republic of Austria in 1918.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%B6nbrunn_Palace
Hercules fighting the dragon
Palace Garden
Walking tour of central Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen's_Cathedral,_Vienna
Graben Street in old town
The Plague Column, commemorating a Plague epidemic in 1679. Begun on commission from Emporer Leopold I in 1683, completed after several changes of management, in 1693. Leopold is depicted kneeling, in the center of the second level.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pests%C3%A4ule,_Vienna
St. Peter's Church
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterskirche,_Vienna
Archeological display
Francis II statue
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofburg_Palace
Stadtsopera Opera House -- the performances are shown on the big video screen
Albrecht Fountain (Danubius), across the street from the opera house
Karlskirche, Karlsplaz
Vienna Konzerthaus -- attended a Vienna Philharmonic concert here-- what a treat! The black flag is in honor of a Philharmonic musician who died
Johannes Brahms statue
Ludwig von Beethoven statue, at Beethovenplaz
Michelle with Petula, our most excellent tour guide
