Saturday, 27 February 2010
Recent visits around Vienna, including the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Schonbrunn Castle, Gasometers and Stephan Platz. These are some of Vienna's top heritage sites, The Hofburg Palace being the home to the Hofburg family, famous for big chins!
This family paid for and encouraged the fine arts and cultural basis that Vienna now exhibits, with many of the original buildings and gardens preserved. The Old City, at the centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the permiter wards are beautifully maintained adding to a fabulously cultured and healthy city.
The Gasometers are converted industrial complexes now housing students and hosting gigs. The Schonbrunn Castle is a massive palacial estate, with vistas and gardens set amongst a cultivated woodland and hillock, where the whole of Vienna can be viewed.
This family paid for and encouraged the fine arts and cultural basis that Vienna now exhibits, with many of the original buildings and gardens preserved. The Old City, at the centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the permiter wards are beautifully maintained adding to a fabulously cultured and healthy city.
The Gasometers are converted industrial complexes now housing students and hosting gigs. The Schonbrunn Castle is a massive palacial estate, with vistas and gardens set amongst a cultivated woodland and hillock, where the whole of Vienna can be viewed.
Friday, 26 February 2010
Arrival!
Arrival and a few days walking round the Old City, which is the medieval centre. My housing is in a student apartment block to the north east by the cities 'Praderplatz' which is a giant theme park and Lido. Soon I will begin school at the TUWien (Technological University of Vienna) for a masters level course in Architecture, but am not sure yet of the classes I take.
Many photos and sketches coming soon.
Many photos and sketches coming soon.
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