Josefsplatz: Joseph II. In the background the National Library. In the right corner of the Square is the Spanish Riding School.
Harry Lime (Orson Welles) was run over and killed by a car here, but later this turned out to be a deceptive ploy (movie: The Third Man, 1949).
Harry Lime (Orson Welles) was run over and killed by a car here, but later this turned out to be a deceptive ploy (movie: The Third Man, 1949).
National Libray. Statue of Pallas Athena riding on a quadriga above the main entrance (1726).
Roof of the National Gallery. Atlas, supporting the celestial globe, flanked by Astronomy and Astrology
On the opposite side, Gaia with the terrestrial globe, flanked by allegories of Geometry and Geography.
LODEN PLANKL: Vienna's oldest specialty shop for loden and traditional clothing at Michaelerplatz (since 1830).
The Baroque and the Church, on facades troughout the narrow streets of Vienna's Inner City
Streets in Salzburg look like this. But this one is in Vienna. Poor Mozart, where is his copyright?
Ornament over entrance door. Notice the face of a forest gnome at the bottom.
The person living in the room behind the window - - - always has company (1890s apartment building, facade sculpture)
Floral Stucco Detail, 19th century
Imperial insignia, Hofburg
Glorification of Austria as "Maritime Power"
LOOKING AT YOU: Jugenstil sculpture in front of the Palm House in Burggarten
Fountainhead in Volksgarten
Same fountain: "A welcome cool relief, at least!"
Green Patina Oblige!
FIAKER stands for both, the coach as well as the coachmen (since 1693 in Vienna).
Like head waiters in coffee houses some have become famous originals.
Like head waiters in coffee houses some have become famous originals.
The hat of a Fiaker is obligatory. The style of the hat as well.
"How much do I owe you?" "Well, well, you know best . . . "
"Here is your change, Ma'am." - - - reputedly a very rare gesture.
Fiakers don't walk a lot. Sometimes this shows.
"Could you please scratch my neck?" "I am too tired, do it yourself!"
"Your chap's yawn probably means more rest for us!"
Decoration being readied for the LIFE BALL 2011
. . . at the Life Ball in 1725 . . . (?)
Jugendstil Entrance Door
Title of a world famous novel "Die Strudlhofstiege" by Heimito von Doderer.
Romantic meeting place for young lovers (next to the Lycee Francais)
Romantic meeting place for young lovers (next to the Lycee Francais)
The Viennese like to look out from their windows all day long, watching goings on in the street below. The same - it seems - is true for dolls and stuffed animals.
Palm House bordering the Burggarten
reflecting the past
wouldn't you rather be resting down there on the lawn?
The Double-Headed Eagle, symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Double Monarchy, turning its two heads away from the park, where young folk lie half clad on the lawn.
Idyllic same sex twosomes
and many others
Lonely redhead
Lonely redhead - COPYRIGHT protected (SAMPLE)
Palais Lobkowitz - today "Theatre Museum" . . . current exhibtion about "Viennese Fashion over the Centuries"
A Baroque museum, buit what period is the chandelier? (Solution in our April 2012 issue)
Palais Lobkowitz, EROICA ROOM (Beethoven's Eroica symphony was first performed here).
Ceiling frescos 1724 and 1729. Trompe l'oeil deep vertical perspective!
Ceiling frescos 1724 and 1729. Trompe l'oeil deep vertical perspective!
Allegory of the Art of Surveying Geodesic and the Art of Landscaping
Allegory of the Art of Painting and Sculpture, the main courses at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts ("Akademie der Bildenden Künste")
Allegories of Poetry and Music
Allegory of Geopgraphy and Optics. Beauty of the time was NOT SLIM !
Herkules-Fountain in the courtyard of Palais Lobkowitz
"Hello there! I just woke up!"
"Why won't you come closer. I need a hug. And I am hungry . . . "
Waiting for your answer . . .
"Are you talking to ME?"
At last, something's movin'
Our rooms are clean; well, what's taking so long?
"I love you!"
"I love you too!"
Now you are visiting our wardrobe!
Chandeliers, Spanish Riding School
Chandelier detail
Fiakers come from other cultures, too. Today, anyway.
Different culture: Russian in front of yellow wall
Different culture: Russian woman in yellow dress
Different culture: favourite hats #1
Different culture: favourite hats #2
Different culture: favourite hats #3
Different culture: favourite hats #5
Different culture: favourite hats #6. It was worth stalking them.
Different culture: favourite hats, this time from Namibia. At the side of the Opera house.
Different culture: graffiti near Schubert's house
Different culture: graffiti near Schubert's house, street scape for today's kids . . .
Different culture: graffiti near Schubert's house. Inscriptions - "????" - "Mitten im Neunten" (smack in the center of the 9th District) - "2007" - "Johnny Stalker"
Harry Lime (Orson Welles) was run over and killed by a car here, but later this turned out to be a deceptive ploy (movie: The Third Man, 1949).