August 2001
Imperial Vienna is one of my favorite big cities! I could definitely live here. I love the opulence of the palace, the history of the monarchs and the empire, the architecture and the culture.
Karntnerstrasse is the pedestrian shopping street
It’s worth the climb to the top of the tower at Stefansdom!
Hard to believe that the ceiling was blown away in WWII and it looks like this now. They are pictures from the devastation on display in the cathedral.
I love the Opera House and the inside is so gorgeous in gold and red velvet. The tour is a must, especially to see how the backstage works!
Belvedere Palace is spectacular but my favorite Hapsburg palace is Schönbrunn with its 1,440 rooms! Painted in the ubiquitous Austrian Maria Theresa yellow, it rivals Versailles with its opulence.
