I never imaged that when I stepped into the streets in Vienna, I would be surrounded by such significant and grandiose buildings. Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephan’s Cathedral create extraordinary viewpoints in Vienna, Austria and these are just a few among many. Vienna is a city of Goliath Proportions. These are just a few of the unbelievable sights in Vienna. My head is like it’s on a swivel a I can’t put my camera away. Every building on every corner is photo worthy.
Hofburg Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephan’s Cathedral
If you think these are beautiful, wait until you see Schönbrunn Palace. Has Vienna always been on your list? After years of dreaming, I’m finally here. I don’t want to sleep so I can take more in.
Bucket List Publications 
..and still no Paris during this Europe tour 🙂 ?
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I visited Paris a few years ago so I can’t see adding it for a few more years. When my daughter is older we’ll be sure to return. 🙂
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Ok too bad 🙂
I understand, there is a lot out there to be seen!!
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Great photos. Have a coffee and a sweet in a modest cafe where a musician or two might be playing classical music. You won’t find that in U.S. Starbucks. In the evening have a Bratwurst with mustard from a street vendor.
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Oh, and if you like beer find a place to have an Austrian lager and watch them pour from the tap while they scrape off tons of foam with what looks like a wooden tongue depressor. I’m an ale man myself (but not a Yale man) however I found Austrian lagers extremely palatible.
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I just had the most delicious snack from a street vendor. It was the perfect addition to a fabulous afternoon.
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To me Vienna is the most beautiful city, ok I never been to Prague, but to me Vienna is a place of dreams, it is sweet, beautiful and what a city should be.
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Everything is so easily accessible considering the size. I could be here a month and still feel like I didn’t see everything.
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The photos are fabulous….I especially remember being in a top floor restaurant (above a shopping mall) looking out on the roof of the Cathedral at night time…it was like a fairytale. And I couldn’t just say Vienna without saying ‘Oooohhhh Vienna’ a song from the 80’s rem??? The golden Strauss Statue a wonder too…and Mozarts house where I learned that an Irish Tenor turned up with his Piano for a singing lesson…and Mozart rightly told him that the piano would not be needed! Enjoy Ooohh Vienna xx
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‘Oooohhhh Vienna’, you do have your charms 😉 I particularly noticed them from the palace. It is what fairytales are based on.
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I will be in Vienna in July…. It has always been a place I have wanted to visit. After reading this I so look forward to it….
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Are you visiting for business or pleasure? Will it be your first time?
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For pleasure….. And yes, my first time in Vienna City though the airport seems like home. I have visited quite a bit of Europe and have been told that Vienna is one city I must not miss.
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I love Vienna so much. I’ve only been once but it was unforgettable. Plus the beer was fantastic!
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I just had my first beer and I agree 😉
Did you like the food as well?
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I felt the same way when I visit Vienna and strolled through it’s streets and took a horse-drawn carriage ride around the grand buildings.
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Love Vienna! I went with my sister two years ago. I’m lucky that there is a Julius Meinl coffee house in Chicago so I can get my eiskaffee anytime!
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Vienna has always been near the top of my list. Some day soon, I hope to actually get there. 🙂
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You have such a beautiful blog, I’ve been away for a while but I love your blog and love the ideas I get for planning my own trips, I hope your 2014 bucket list is going fantastically 🙂 Daisy x
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I named my daughter Vienna. A beautiful name for a beautiful city (and a very beautiful little girl too!).
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Fantastic photos ~ truly a spectacular history of architecture and all sorts !
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Wow! Gorgeous photo’s and the architecture is amazing:). Thank you for sharing.
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Vienna is a great physical history lesson.
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Vienna is a great physical history lesson.
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One of my favorite cities, like walking on the inside of a history book.
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i love Vienna!
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Beautiful!
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Going in three weeks. Cant wait to see the rest of your pics and what i have to look forward to 🙂
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Great pictures! Can’t wait for your next posts 🙂
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I’m so jealous!! Vienna is easily one of my favourite cities in the world!! Enjoy your trip, I’m living vicariously through you!
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Have a spectacular time through and through in that magical city! I am so thrilled I get to go back to Wien this summer for the first time in years. If you’re really hungry, hop over to Gösser Bierklinik for the loveliest, tenderest (and possibly, largest) Wienerschnitzel of your life. I assume they’re still as good as they were, since they’ve been around for eons! Any place called a Beer Clinic can’t be all bad, eh! Be sure to check the wall for the old cannonball still sticking out of it. 😉 Whatever you do, have a fabulous time. It’d be pretty tough *not* to, in Vienna.
xo,
Kathryn
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Fabulous! Had my first white Christmas in VIenna, have you had any “firsts” there besides the obvious normal first time travel things? Great photos.
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Vienna’s magnificence reminded me of a kindly and gracious elderly aristocrat. Vienna is truly a wonderful experience.
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On our list. Someone told me years ago that the typical “3 nights” is not enough for Vienna. Way too much worth seeing and appreciating – art, history, science, architecture. Oh, did I mention music??? Enjoy whatever time you have.
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My husband ran the marathon there (twice) and so I tagged along. Beautiful city and so much history. If you get a chance, read “A Nervous Splendor” by Frederic Morton ~ it’s a fascinating slice of Vienna history from 1888 to 1889.
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Gorgeous photos! Last summer I made it to Salzburg, which was amazing. Only Innsbruck this summer, but Vienna someday! Have fun!
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What stunning photos of this magnificent city. You are so fortunate, Lesley! Thank you for sharing your travels so eloquently.
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Yes, Vienna is a very beautiful city with not so beautiful history. That aside, have you been to the opera yet? It’s one of the best in Europe.
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Outstanding photos. As I have matured, I’ve developed an interest in architecture, purely as a visual feast for the eyes. These building are most attractive, interesting and colorful.
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Excellent photos of a place I remember for its verve–probably linked to coffee bars where you drink espresso at midnight and talk about whatever to strangers.
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Stunning photos, what a beautiful place.
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WOW! those are stunning images. the very first one being my favourite
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I wish I were there… it’s so beautiful! Thanks for sharing~ Anita
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vienna opera house looks so grand.
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gorgeous architecture!!
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