The woman who cuts my hair told me the other day that she was going to Vienna in a few months to a wedding. She has never been to Vienna and asked me what my favorite thing about it was.
I thought about the Schonbrunn Palace, built in the 16th century with its beautiful elaborate gardens and 1400 rooms.
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I thought about St Stephen’s Cathedral built in the 12th century. It sits in the middle of the city center surrounded by shops and restaurants.
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I thought about the time I found an interesting old shop that had all kinds of strange things in it including what looked like a lot of old World War II paraphernalia. We were really getting into snooping around when the owner became very irritated and kicked us out. Guess he didn’t like foreigners snooping around his store.
Then I thought about the pastries! And we can’t forget the Sachertorte.
But I had to say my most favorite thing about Vienna are the horses at the Spanish Riding School!
Well, as I decide my next international vacation, I can add Vienna to the list. Thank you for sharing.
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Love the pictures and love the horse video. Wow, is all I can think of to say. Thanks for sharing.
hahaa wow is right!!
My husband has been, on business and has promised to take me one day. I may have to start nagging…
Yes, getting to take you and have a torte on me!!
Mine, too! Also enjoyed the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg Palace right nearby. Thanks for some photos that jogged lovely memories of a trip a few years ago.