Gilded Copper GlobeParapet figures, the globe is
held by Tellus, the Roman Terra Mater,
and flanked by female mathematician figures.
The sculptures were created
by Lorenzo Mattielli in the 1720s
Austrian National Library
Formerly the Court Library of the
Imperial Palace,
the Hofburg
Josefsplatz
FiakerA red coach waiting for
lucky passengers who will
enjoy a twilight tour through
the city. Can you spy Café Mozart?
Albertina Square
Christmas Treein front of Albertina Palace,
only a few hundred feet
from Josefsplatz - the Opera House
greets in the background
Albertina Square
Christmas TreesCourtyard of the Imperial Stables
Spanish Riding School,
home of the Lipizzan Stallions
Reitschulgasse
Kissing BallMistletoe hanging from a snow-covered lantern
in the passage way from Habsburgergasse
to Michaelerplatz
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Photographed
in the early evening hours
21 December 2009
Images and text
© by Merisi
Misteltoe? on the Street? Interesting decorations you folks have over there.
ReplyDeleteThe photos make cold snowy weather actually look inviting.
ReplyDelete... oh, I want to ride in the coach .... lovely pictures. Does Vienna have Christmas street lights? Love the snow, just looked up the weather, more due tomorrow for you. Stay warm, and thanks.
ReplyDeleteoh, I was really wondering about the snow, since the one from Saturday was melted almost instantly with us on Neusiedlersee...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I especially like the top shot.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet to have mistletoe hanging in the city streets. Vienna looks beautiful with all the snow. As elegant and Imperial as ever.
ReplyDeleteCity of Dream, City of Christmas time, I love Wien. Very beautiful photos ! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt's all like a romantic dream -- so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy Advent and Christmastime Merisi.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the cold in some of these--what beautiful winter images.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and magical. I wish I could visit for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGlorious shots as always!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....now I'd rather be in the toasty carriage with my hot Demel's chocky...
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