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VIKING TRAVELOG

GRAND EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE

RHINE-MAIN-DANUBE RIVERS

DAY 12 – VIENNA

St. Francis of Assisi Church (aka Emperor's Jubilee Church)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_of_Assisi_Church,_Vienna

AN ESSENTIAL OVERVIEW OF THE “CITY OF WALTZES”

See the magnificent architectural highlights of one of Europe’s most elegant and romantic cultural

capitals. The center of arts and intellect during the reign of the Hapsburgs and beyond, Vienna

dances to a tempo all its own. Meet your guide and drive into the city for a half-day motor coach

and walking tour, focusing on the splendid buildings on the remarkable Ringstrasse, the gracious

boulevard laid out on the site of the old city walls in the mid-19th century. Imposing palaces,

elegant public buildings and grand residences line this world-famous avenue. You will see the

magnificent Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Hapsburgs and home of the Spanish Riding

School with its Lipizzaner horses. Admire the great, Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, crowned with

a gleaming spire and colorful roof tiles. And view the beautiful Vienna State Opera concert hall,

its facade adorned with elaborate frescoes depicting Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute.

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Our longship arrived in Vienna early in the morning, sometime around 7:00am. The first thing

that captured my attention was the sight of high-rise buildings.

The streamlined Scandinavian design and generous amenities of our standard stateroom on board Viking Longships created a lovely place to call home while exploring the waterways of Europe.

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City Tour – Sign: Erbaut von der Gemeinde Wien in der jahren 1924-5 aus den mitteln der wohnbausteuer (Built by the municipality of Vienna in the year 1924-5 from the funds of the residential building tax). These apartments were subsidized by the government.

https://youtu.be/xj1wIHmWmvU (14:45) Tour of Vienna with our guide Erich Wallitzky

We were heading for the Prater – the city park (amusement park, ferris wheel, etc.). The Wien Praterstern railway station was nearby. https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/prater

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Vienna’s world-famous ferris wheel (Riesenrad). https://www.wienerriesenrad.com/ Constructed in 1897, it was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel (64.75-meter, 212 ft) from 1920 until 1985.

The Tegettoff Statue was created to represent and honor Baron Wilhem Tegetthoff's stunning victory in the Battle of Lissa in 1866. Visitors and locals admire this huge monument for its history, as well as its eleven-meter tall column, topped by a likeness of the Baron, and surrounded below by majestic horses. https://www.viennaitineraries.com/Tegetthoff_Statue.html

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The beige building (middle) -- Strauss Apartment. Johann Strauss Jr. lived in this apartment from 1863 to 1870, and it is here where he wrote the “Blue Danube” waltz. You can see his violin, piano, writing desk, medals and awards, any many other artifacts of the composer’s life. http://inmozartsfootsteps.com/johann-strauss-jr-and-family/

Urania is a public educational institute and observatory, named after the muse Urania who represents Astronomy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urania,_Vienna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Ring_Road (Vienna Ring Road)

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Kriegsministerium - was the head of one of the three common ministries shared by the two states which made up the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary from its creation in the Compromise of 1867 until its dissolution in 1918. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_War_(Austria-Hungary)

The equestrian monument of Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky, the most venerated military leader of the Austrian monarchy.

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The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts (German: Museum für angewandte Kunst) is an arts and crafts museum located at Stubenring 5 in Vienna’s 1st district Innere Stadt. Besides its traditional orientation towards arts and crafts and design, the museum especially focuses on architecture and contemporary art. http://www.mak.at/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Applied_Arts,_Vienna

A bronze statue of the great composer in his very own public square, called the Beethovenplatz. Beethoven’s 9 symphonies are integrated on the monument. http://www.visitingvienna.com/footsteps/beethoven-statue/

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Driving towards Schwarzenberg Square. Too many buildings all around to identify (and photograph) correctly, especially while driving on a bus.

Green dome of Hofburg Imperial Palace

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Vienna Opera House side view. https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/

Up ahead – St. Stephen’s Square, where we will start our walking tour.

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Front of Opera House. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_State_Opera

Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1823) Monument: https://www.vienna-tourist.com/en/en-sights-a-z/en-goethe-monument/

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Mozart Monument in the Burggarten, 7.5-meter-high statue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart_Monument,_Vienna

Empress Maria Theresia monument. Maria-Theresien-Platz is a large public square in Vienna that joins the Ringstraße with the Museumsquartier, a museum of modern arts located in the former Imperial Stables. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria-Theresien-Platz

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Huge monument with the Empress Maria Theresia towering over four sets of statues, each representing a facet of her rule. http://www.visitingvienna.com/footsteps/maria-theresa-monument/

Bronze Quadriga statue – chariot drawn by four horses – directed by the goddess of victory, Nike. On top of the roof of the Austrian Parliament in Vienna.

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The Athena Fountain (Pallas-Athene-Brunnen) in front of the Parliament was erected between 1893 and 1902, based on plans by Baron von Hansen. In the middle is a water basin and a richly decorated base. The four figures lying at the foot of Athena are allegorical representations of the four most important rivers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They represent at the front the Danube and Inn, in the back the Elbe and Vltava (German: Moldau) rivers. On the sides little cupids ride dolphins. The female statues above represent the legislative and executive powers of the state. They are again dominated by the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, standing on a pillar. Athena is dressed in armor with a gilded helmet, her left hand carries a spear, her right carries Nike. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_Parliament_Building

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The Burgtheater (Imperial Court Theater) is the Austrian National Theater in Vienna, the most important German language theater. It was created in 1741 by Empress Maria Theresa, who wanted a theater next to her palace. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgtheater

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Natural History Museum. The history of the Natural History Museum Vienna is shaped by the passion for collecting of renowned monarchs, the endless thirst for knowledge of famous scientists, and the spirit of adventure of travelling researchers. True to the spirit of the inscription carved into the front of the museum, scientists at the NHM have over the centuries dedicated themselves and their work “to the realm of nature and its exploration”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_History_Museum,_Vienna

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Our walking tour with our guide Erich Wallitzky began at the Museum of Fine Arts (aka Museum of Art History, Kunsthistorisches Museum). Housed in its festive palatial building on Ringstraße, it is crowned with an octagonal dome. It was opened around 1891 at the same time as the Natural History Museum. The two museums have similar exteriors and face each other across Maria-Theresien-Platz. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunsthistorisches_Museum

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria-Theresien-Platz

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The Outer Castle Gate on the southside remained standing when the fortification walls were dismantled. Erected in 1824, and inaugurated by Emperor Francis I of Austria in the honour of the veterans of the Napoleonic Wars, it was rebuilt as a war memorial in 1933/34 and houses a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heldenplatz

Vienna’s Weltmuseum houses the Imperial Armory, next to the Outer Castle Gate. http://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/khm/imperial-armoury/ https://www.khm.at/en/visit/collections/imperial-armoury/

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Heldenplatz (German: Heroes' Square) is a public space in front of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Located in the Innere Stadt borough, the President of Austria resides in the adjoining Hofburg wing, while the Federal Chancellery is on adjacent Ballhausplatz. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heldenplatz

Left -The equestrian statue of Archduke Charles of Austria was inaugurated already in 1860. It was meant to glorify the Habsburg dynasty as great Austrian military leaders and underline the leadership of Austria within the German Confederation. Right - This impressive equestrian statue is of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) who was a General of the Imperial Army and one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history. Under his leadership the armies of the Habsburgs had numerous victories over the Ottomans and the French amongst others.

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Inscription: Franciscus Iosephus I Novi Palatii Alam Exstruvit AD MCMVIII. The present-day Heldenplatz on the former outer plaza of the Hofburg was built under the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph.

The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg (Hapsburg) dynasty rulers and today serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of Austra. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofburg

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Lipizzaner horses https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hofburg (buildings/wings within the Hofburg, Imperial Palace)

Since 1279 the Hofburg area has been the documented seat of government. The Hofburg has been expanded over the centuries to include various residences (with the Amalienburg and the Albertina),

the imperial chapel (Hofkapelle orBurgkapelle),

the imperial library (Hofbibliothek), the treasury (Schatzkammer), the Burgtheater,

the Spanish Riding School (Hofreitschule), and the imperial mews (Stallburg and Hofstallungen).

The palace faces the Heldenplatz (Heroes Square).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofburg

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Our guide points out the Leopoldinisher tract (Left, Leopoldine Wing, offices of the Federal President) and Festsaal (Right, Festival Hall Wing or Redoute Wing, Congress Center).

Military truck and soldiers at the Heldenplatz (“Heroes Square”) across from the Hofburg Palace.

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The Reichskanzleitrakt (the Imperial Chancellery wing) of the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

Imperial eagle emblem on the roof of the Hofburg Palace (Reichskanzleitrakt, Imperial Chancellery wing)

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Statue of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (then Emperor of Austria), Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia etc. (reigned 1792-1835). The inscription, amorem meum populis meis, means "[I give] my love to my people"; it's a quotation from the emperor's testament. https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexpanoiu/5620087317/

At the center of the courtyard - originally a parade ground - is a large monument dedicated to Emperor Francis I of Austria (aka Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor). The large monument was created in 1824-1846 by the Italian sculptor Pompeo Marchesi. The monument shows the emperor in classical Roman attire set atop a tall plinth, surrounded by four other statues. Back: Elisabeth's Apartments - a Renaissance palace with a clocktower. Right: Franz Joseph's Apartments. Left: Alexander's Apartments. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Austria-02956_-_Emperor_Francis_I_(32933643465).jpg

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Sculptures on top: Attika of the Reichskanzleitrakt, Shield Kaiser Karl VI https://www.hofburg-wien.at/en/about-the-location/a-brief-history/ (model)

Statues of the Labors of Hercules at the gates of Hofburg: Left – Hercules fights the Cretan bull; right – Hercules fights the Nemean Lion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labours_of_Hercules (12 Labors of Hercules)

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Left – Hercules fighting Antaeus; Hercules and Busiris

St. Michael’s Gate with Hercules statues.

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Schweizertor, an old gate which leads to Schweizerhof (Swiss Court), the inner courtyard of the oldest part of the imperial palace. Its name is derived from the Swiss guards who were hired in the eighteenth century to protect the monarchs.

Interior of the Michalertor (dome) An ornate Baroque gateway, the Michalertor, connects the Michaelerplatz with a large courtyard, the In der Burg, sometimes also referred to as the Innenhof. Really, it is more of a domed space with the road running through it. The monumental gateway is decorated with expressive statues of Hercules symbolizing the mottoes of various rulers. https://traveltoeat.com/hofburg-palace-vienna/

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Left – Hercules fighting the Hydra; Right – Hercules fighting the queen of the Amazons (girdle of Hippolyta)

Left – Hercules and Prometheus; Right – Hercules and Cerberus.

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Façade of St. Michael’s gate (facing Michaelerplatz, Michael square).

St. Michael’s church. (German: Michaelerkirche) is one of the oldest churches in Vienna, Austria, and also one of its few remaining Romanesque buildings. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, St. Michael's Church is located at Michaelerplatz across from St. Michael's Gate at the Hofburg Palace. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Michael%27s_Church,_Vienna

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Mastery of the Sea by Edmund Hellmer 1897. It symbolizes the Austrian naval power.

Mastery of the Land by Edmund Hellmer 1897. It symbolizes the Austrian army.

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The ruins preserved here give us a glimpse into the history of Michaelerplatz from the time of the Romans until the late nineteenth century. They were uncovered in 1990/91 during archaeological excavations carried out by the Stadtarchaologie Wien. On view are: Remains of the settlement outside the legionary fortress (red). Renaissance-period walls enclosing the “Paradeisgartel” belonging to the Hofburg (green). Foundations of residential buildngs from the early eighteenth century (blue). https://www.wienmuseum.at/de/standorte/ausgrabungen-michaelerplatz.html

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Michaelerplatz, a square near the Hofburg (imperial palace). Michaelerplatz is dominated by the impressive neo-Baroque Michaelertor, the entrance gate to the Hofburg.

The domed Michaelertrakt is one of the most exuberant wings of the imperial palace. It was originally designed in the 1720s by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Erlach, but the project stalled and it wouldn't be until 1888, when the old Burgtheater was demolished, that construction really started. Austrian architect Ferdinand Kirschner followed von Erlach's original Baroque design and completed the wing in 1893.

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Fall of Angels sculpture, above the Baroque porch of St. Michael’s Church.

Looshaus. People now hardly notice the building when walking towards Michaelertrakt, but when it was built in 1911 the Looshaus caused quite a controversy due to its modern façade void of decorations, very unusual in Baroque Vienna. Adolf Loos was influenced by the nascent skyscraper architecture that he had seen on a trip to the United States, and employed a business-like style with straight lines and little or no decoration. https://www.aviewoncities.com/vienna/michaelerplatz.htm

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Our guide points out the direction we should go down the street to meet at the pharmacy (Apotheke) after an hour break for us to explore Vienna on our own.

“House without Eyebrows” - In Vienna there are facades, with ornaments above windows. Our guide Erich pointed out certain cafes that we could visit during our break. He said the most popular café, Café Sachar, would be too crowded. He also told us about taking the U2 (subway) back to the longship if we decided to stay later than our 12 noon meeting time.

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The city was full of shops, cafés, and everything you would want to find in a big city.

The building called “Erste Osterreichische spar-casse” was an Austrian-Hungarian bank.

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The strong architectural masterpieces have been reused over the centuries and now house modern companies such as the Wüstenrot building on Graben street. The Wüstenrot company is dedicated to providing financial and real estate services for the public.

I thought the architectural features, especially the topless statues on the bottom floor--which seemed to be holding up the rest of the building—were a bit too extravagant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%BCstenrot-Gruppe

The pedestrian street (Kärntner Straße, Carinthian St.) was a pleasant walkway for people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A4rntner_Stra%C3%9Fe

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Josefsbrunnen (fountain), near the Plague Column. St. Peter’s (Peterskirche) Church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterskirche,_Vienna

The Baroque Pestsäule (Plague) Column was erected after the Great Plague epidemic in 1679 and it is one of the most recognized sculptural pieces of art in the city. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plague_Column,_Vienna

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Paul & Shark clothing store. Another fountain.

The corner tower of the Generali building at Graben (strasse).

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This section of Vienna was an architectural tourist’s delight.

Finally, St. Stephen’s Cathedral came into view. The current Romanesque and Gothic form of the cathedral, seen today in the Stephansplatz, was largely initiated by Duke Rudolf IV (1339–1365) and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches, the first a parish church consecrated in 1147. The most important religious building in Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral has borne witness to many important events in Habsburg and Austrian history and has, with its multi-coloured tile roof, become one of the city's most recognizable symbols. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen%27s_Cathedral,_Vienna

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The church was dedicated to St. Stephen, also the patron of the bishop's cathedral in Passau, and so was oriented toward the sunrise on his feast day of 26 December, as the position stood in the year that construction began. Built of limestone, the cathedral is 107 meters (351 ft) long, 40 meters (130 ft) wide, and 136 meters (446 ft) tall at its highest point. Over the centuries, soot and other forms of air pollution accumulating on the church have given it a black color, but recent restoration projects have again returned some portions of the building to its original white.

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Inside St. Stephen’s Cathedral https://www.skyofstones.com/

With Sky of Stones, Peter Baldinger creates the first space-filling, haptic installation, spreading over the entire central aisle of the St. Stephen’s cathedral. More than 1000 paper-made objects featuring stones float in a height of six meters above the visitors’ heads. The artwork can be interpreted as a reference to Jesus as the “cornerstone” and the community of believers as “living” stones. At the same time it refers to the stoning of the arch-martyr Stephanus whom the Viennese cathedral is consecrated to.

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The glory of St. Stephen's Cathedral is its ornately patterned, richly colored roof, 111 meters (364 ft) long, and covered by 230,000 glazed tiles. Above the choir on the south side of the building the tiles form a mosaic of the double-headed eagle that is symbolic of the empire ruled from Vienna by the Habsburg dynasty. On the north side the coats of arms of the City of Vienna and of the Republic of Austria are depicted.

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Café Diglas, 10 Wollzeile (strasse). It was time for a break, and we found the perfect small café to celebrate Cathy’s birthday.

Celebrating Cathy’s birthday with Sachar chocolate cake. After the “sweet” break, Elsa and I went back to the cathedral to see if we could go to the top, like we did at Cologne.

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Adjacent to the catacomb entrance is the Capistran Chancel, the pulpit (now outdoors) from which St. John Capistrano and Hungarian general John Hunyadi preached a crusade in 1456 to repel Muslim invasions of Christian Europe. (See: Siege of Belgrade). The 18th century Baroque statue shows the Franciscan friar under an extravagant sunburst, trampling on a beaten Turk. This was the original cathedral's main pulpit inside until it was replaced by Niclaes Gerhaert van Leyden's pulpit in 1515.

The Giant Organ inside the church at the entrance had brochures asking for donations to “Save the Giant Organ.

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Interior altars and murals, stained-glass window. The High Altar represents the stoning of the church's patron St. Stephen. It is framed by figures of patron saints from the surrounding areas – Saints Leopold, Florian, Sebastian and Rochus – and surmounted with a statue of St. Mary which draws the beholder's eye to a glimpse of heaven where Christ waits for Stephen (the first martyr) to ascend from below.

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The stone pulpit is a masterwork of late Gothic sculpture.

The Wiener Neustädter Altar is composed of two triptychs, the upper being four times taller than the lower one. When the lower panels are opened, the Gothic grate of the former reliquary depot above the altar is revealed. On weekdays, the four panels are closed and display a drab painted scene involving 72 saints. On Sundays, the panels are opened showing gilded wooden figures depicting events in the life of the Virgin Mary.

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Elsa found the entrance to the Lift that would take us to the top. We bought 2 tickets, each costing only six euros. North tower – Lift to the Pummerin (“Boomer”, church bell).

The lift takes you up over 60m for views to the north, east and west. http://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/north-tower-stephansdom/

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(center) Justizzentrum, Bahnhof Wien Mitte; (right of center) Hotel Hilton; (right) Orbi Tower, Fernwarmewek Simmering.

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(center) Hotel Sofitel, DC Tower; (right center) Uniqua Tower; (right) Jesuitenkirche

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(left) St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, Votivkirche

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We took some time to do some shopping. We stopped at the “Mostly Mozart” store to buy souvenirs.

The main pedestrians only street.

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Afterwards we went for a tour of the Vienna Opera House. We had to buy tickets at least half an hour before the tour began. There was a long line, and we waited at least an hour for the tour to begin.

Wohin man schaut in Wien.

(wherever you look in Vienna)

Theaters (red)

Attractions (yellow)

Museums (green)

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Opera tickets for sale on the street in front of the Opera House.

Standby Tickets for Ballett: Le Corsaire.

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Waiting in line for the Opera House tour.

Inside the Opera House. Photo opportunity to be “an opera performer.”

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After a queue outside there is a very disorganized queue inside to pay & then masses of people trying to get into groups based on the language spoken by the tour guide. From the foyer, the tour ascends the Grand Staircase and through the ceremonial rooms (Teesalon, Marmorsaal, Schwindfoyer, Gustav-Mahler-Saal) to the auditorium with a view of the stage. https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/your-visit/guided-tours/

A tour guide led us from room to room. It was hard to understand what she said because of the many groups going through the rooms almost simultaneously. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_State_Opera

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The Mahler Room – named after the composer, conductor and Court Opera Director Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). http://ivrpa.org/panorama/vienna-state-opera/ (panoramic views of rooms) Tapestries and informative bios of former opera directors: Heinrich Karl Strohm (1940-1), and Ernst August Schneider (1941-3).

Tapestries depict scenes from the “Magic Flute” (Mozart’s opera).

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Johann von Herbeck, Director 1871-1875.

A view of the auditorium and the stage, from a corridor in the back.

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Beautiful Tea Salon with ceiling murals. During the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, the Tea Salon was used exclusively by the emperor. Preserved in its original condition, nowadays the salon is used only to entertain special guests.

On the ceiling the allegorical figure of Music, perched on an eagle and holding a lyre, ascends toward Heaven. http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-the-vienna-state-opera/

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Contemporary art room (Marble Hall) of operatic scenes. Some scenes show the preparation that it takes to make an opera come to life.

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Grand Staircase. This is the main access to the dress circle boxes and the first circle from the foyer. It has reliefs, paintings, and statues. The walls and staircase are partly clad with marble, and decorated mainly in bright colors and golden hues. The staircase shows off seven allegorical statues made of Carrara marble, representing arts such as music, dance and sculpture.

Grand Staircase. Allegorical paintings depict opera, ballet, etc.

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The Schwind Foyer (originally known as the ‘promenade room’) – paintings show scenes from operas of composers (busts). Sixteen frescoes by the painter Moritz von Schwind (1804-1871) represent once familiar works from the opera repertoire. There are 14 busts of well-known composers: Spohr, Schubert, Gluck, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Dittersdorf, Rossini, Cherubini, Boieldieu, Marschner, Spontini, Meyerbeer.

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Cherubini

Rossini, famous for the William Tell Overture

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Bust of Mozart with scenes from his opera “Magic Flute.” Visitors see the protagonist Papageno, disguised as an elderly woman, meeting Papagena and Papageno saved by three boys after he tries to commit suicide. In the center of the middle loggia, Maria Theresa and a young Mozart are depicted in a mother and child fashion.

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Beethoven (left bust)

Haydn – bust and lunette (fresco)

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Hall of photos of opera performers.

At 1709 seats and 567 standing-rooms, the audience can watch daily opera

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performances, ballet shows, and sometimes concerts.

The lady standing up (on the left) was our tour guide.

Stage preparation for the ballet to be performed tonight. Various backdrops were displayed while we sat and listened to our tour guide.

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Elsa is waiting for the opera or ballet to begin.

https://youtu.be/gX-lDJ0OCRE (24:07) Vienna State Opera, Guided tour.

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Hotel Sachar

Equestrian statue of Archduke Albrecht, in front of the Albertina Museum. There is also a Neptune Fountain next to the Albertina.

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What a great menu to look at: Kleines Fruhstuck Wiener Fruhstuck Cheeseburger Panino San Daniele Bernerwurstel Griechischer salat Italienischer vorspeisenteller Zwiebelrostbraten Wiener Schnitzel Lauch Zucchini Risotto Kalbsbutterschnitzel Spaghetti agli scampi Lasagna al forno Gnocchi alla sorrentina Amarena Becher Spezial schokobecher Etc.

St. Francis of Assisi Church (aka Emperor's Jubilee Church) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_of_Assisi_Church,_Vienna

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Map: Wasserspielplatz bis Brigittenauer Brucke (bridge) We took the U-Bahn (U1, red, Leopoldau line) metro train back to the longship. We got off at Vorgartenstrasse and exited to the left toward the front train.

Brigittenauer Brucke (bridge). We walked under the bridge and along the promenade back to the longship.

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Cathy gets her birthday cake. She was happy to celebrate her birthday in Vienna.

Cathy, Elsa, Charlene, and Susan celebrate Cathy’s birthday. The men watched.

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Cathy Pettigrew celebrates her birthday on Viking Tir in Vienna, Austria

https://youtu.be/rACBH8O-6FI

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Weiner (Vienna) Concert House Ceiling of the Concert House (Schubert Hall). Built in 1912/13 to an eclectic design By Ferdinand Felner, Hermann Helmer And Ludwig Baumann. https://konzerthaus.at/schubert-hall

We’re ready for the show to begin. Some pieces I was able to identify:

1. Marriage of Figaro - overture & Aria from the Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)

2. Duet – opera Don Giovanni (Mozart)

3. Exhilaration Waltz (Strauss) 4. Blue Danube Waltz (Strauss) –

unofficial anthem of Vienna.

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Equipped with around 320 seats, the Schubert Hall (of the Vienna Concert Haus) lends itself to a wide range of chamber-music concerts, as well as to receptions, dinners and lectures. It is home to the popular lunchtime concert series, as well as to events which enable promising young musicians to experience a professional concert stage. Many a musical career has been launched in the Schubert Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus.

There was a 9-piece orchestra: 4 violins, clarinet, cello, bass, drums, piano, and conductor. Plus, there was a baritone soloist and a soprano soloist. Both good. Two dancers (male & female), dressed in green, performed several times.

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My favorite performance was the one where the soloists became dancers and did a masterful job of showing what the Dance of the Blue Danube would look like when performed simultaneously with an orchestra.

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Concert in Vienna, Blue Danube by Strauss, with dancers

https://youtu.be/xeJregquNGM

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Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna (Vienna) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Strauss_II (Johann Strauss Jr.) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g190454-Activities-c47-t15-Vienna.html (Government buildings in Vienna) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beethoven_and_Mozart (Beethoven and Mozart) https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/ringstrasse/most-important-public-buildings (most important public buildings in Vienna) https://youtu.be/-YY0poXsbhI (23:34) Vienna Opera house tour 1, guided tour https://youtu.be/gX-lDJ0OCRE (24:07) Vienna State Opera, Guided tour. http://ivrpa.org/panorama/vienna-state-opera/ (panoramic views of rooms)

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