Vienna, Austria - 13th October 2013
By: Jasper
Servus and hello,
this day started on the banks of the Danube Canal.
Through countless small streets we came initially to Jewish quarter with its beautiful houses , the Lessing monument
and the memorial to the Jews who were murdered during World War II in Austria.
We went on and came to the Parliament.
The next building we saw was the Town Hall on the Ringstrasse.
Built between 1872 - 1883 it has 1575 rooms , 2035 windows and 5 towers . The tallest tower measures 103 meters - with Rathausmann . Emperor Franz Josef I decreed that any new tower should not be higher than the tower of the Votive Church , which was 99 meters high. The architect designed a 98 meter high tower and put the Rathausmann on it to make it appear higher.
Directly opposite the town hall is the famous Burgtheater.
These are the towers of the Votive Church.
We walked back past the Burgtheater,
to the Volksgarten (People's Garden).
Between thousands of rose bushes , we took a short break.
Then we went to the Hofburg (Imperial Palace).
The various tracts that make up the Imperial Palace , were built between 13 and 19 - 20 Century. In the entire history the Imperial Palace was home to some of the most powerful people in Europe. Currently, the castle serves as the official residence of the Austrian president.
In addition, it is home to numerous museums, the Spanish Riding School and a convention center.
On Heldenplatz outside the Hofburg.
One of the many internal courtyard with a monument. I do not remember to whom.
The monument to Empress Maria Theresia.
Museum of Art History. The Natural History Museum is directly opposite.
This is the St. Michael's Wing of the Hofburg.
At St. Michael's Square.
Here we stand on the terrace in front of the Albertina and look at the Sacher Hotel (from behind).
The Albertina houses one of the largest and most important collections of - 50,000 paintings and 900'000 artistic works ranging from the late Gothic period to the present.
Albertina Place
Then we reached the Stephansplatz. First we saw the Haas Haus,
and then St. Stephen's Cathedral.
The cathedral has been restored several times, rebuilt and expanded.
The massive south tower is 136 meters high and the construction took 65 years.
The construction of the North Tower was stopped because of the Gothic architectural style went out of fashion.
The roof is covered with 230,000 colored tiles and really spectacular.
Because our hooves, paws and claws ached slowly, host dad decided to go Fiaker.
A lady drove us with the carriage through Vienna.
We saw many beautiful houses.
Take pics was a little difficult. It bounced heavily on the cobbles.
This is the Peter Church.
Then we took the subway to the modern part of Vienna - Danube City. Near the site of the International Garden Show (1964 ) - today Danube Park, with the landmark of the area, the Danube Tower - Uno City was built.
Also the tallest building in Austria - the DC Tower
(250 meter roof height) - and many banks ,
insurance companies and the Vienna International Center you can find.
The Danube Tower (252 meters with antenna) we had to visit .
There is a cafe and restaurant that rotates .
From the observation deck we had a magnificent view over Vienna.
Kaisermuehlen with the old Danube.
And then the new Danube , the Danube and the Danube Canal .
Much Danube.
At the end of the day we drove to Grinzing wine taverns .
The dinner we had earned honestly .
After a few glasses of wine we saw everything a little blurry -
Jasper also .
It was an exhausting but wonderful day .
See you soon
Dotti Scotti
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Posted Oct 18, 2013, 5:15 pm
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 31st October 2013
By: Jasper
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Posted Nov 3, 2013, 10:09 am Last edited Nov 3, 2013, 10:14 am by Jasper
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 2nd December 2013
By: Jasper
Hi,
Today Hanne opened a little door on the Advent calendar.
A sled.
We all hope for more snow so we can drive sled.
Bye for now
Dotti Scotti
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Posted Dec 6, 2013, 2:08 pm
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 4th December 2013
By: Jasper
Hi mom,
after Twixx
it was my turn to open a door.
Soon comes Santa - it's time to hang up our stockings.
I often think of you and hope you are well.
Lots of love
Dotti Scotti
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Posted Dec 6, 2013, 2:41 pm
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 5th December 2013
By: Jasper
Hi mommy,
Our calendar shows us that Christmas is coming closer and closer.
Tomorrow comes Santa.
We have hung our socks and wait eagerly if Santa fills them.
Obediently we always were. Mostly - Jasper says so!
I am happy and looking forward to.
I wish you a beautiful Christmas season.
Dotti Scotti
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Posted Dec 6, 2013, 3:05 pm
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 18th December 2013
By: Jasper
Hi mommy,
I opened the next door.
Not many left!
Miss you
Dotti Scotti
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Posted Dec 22, 2013, 9:18 am
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