Sunday, 2 December 2012

Christmastime in Vienna
Around Town


Brick Wall and Green Fence
I found this inviting façade
near the former Ankerbrot Factory -
now a thriving arts center with galleries
showing contemporary photo art
10th District

White Christmas Trees
I happened upon this scene
one fine morning, probably a backdrop
for a stage being built for the Christmas village
Karlsplatz

Christ Child with Gifts
Antique Christmas ornament
Most Austrian children still hope for gifts from Baby Jesus
instead of the heavy-set Coca Cola guy, but he's making
inroads into Austrian Kinderstuben

After Sunset
Christmas lights over Mariahilfer Strasse,
one of Vienna's busiest shopping streets
6th District

Images and Text © by Merisi
Links:
-> Ankerbrot AG
-> Exhibition of large format photographs by Wim Wenders -
"Places, strange and quiet" - at OstLicht Galerie, Ankerbrot Factory
-> Anzenberger Gallery, Ankerbrot Factory
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12 comments:

  1. anilyloves2travel01 December, 2012

    Hallo Merisi! How I wish I could spend Christmas there..missing Vienna so much... forever be my favorite city :D

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  2. Sylvia K01 December, 2012

    Looks as though the holiday fun is beginning!! Fun, colorful captures for the day, Merisi!! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  3. Lynne with an e02 December, 2012

    Beautiful contrast of the contemporary graphic images set against the historical backdrop of a Viennese skyline.

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  4. Eileen02 December, 2012

    We just put up our Christmas tree tonight, so my ornament appreciation is heightened right now. What a beautiful antique Christmas ornament in the photo above! Has your holiday season been snow-free like ours has been in Minnesota?

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  5. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment02 December, 2012

    Your first photo looks too good to be true. Amazing what effects paint can have.

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  6. Zosia02 December, 2012

    In Poland St. Nicholas brings gifts.
    Warsaw is also getting it's Christmas bling on. Happy Sunday!

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  7. Charles Gramlich02 December, 2012

    Our little town has it's lights up and they are very nice. I do enjoy it a lot.

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  8. Loree02 December, 2012

    I can't believe it's been 5 years since we visited Vienna during this beautiful time of the year.

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie03 December, 2012

    Very pretty Holiday sights, Merisi! I always love to visit your beautiful city. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! xx

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  10. Vicki Lane03 December, 2012

    I love the simplicity of the first picture!

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  11. Merisi03 December, 2012

    Thank you all so much for your kind comments!
    Wishing you a wonderful week,
    Merisi

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  12. Parisbreakfasts03 December, 2012

    LOVE that hanging sign!
    Love them all!

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