Posted Dec 15, 2008, 4:22 PM
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VIENNA by hkskyline - Part 2
45. Continuing my walking tour ... grey skies, faded wall, and dark statue :
46. This one was noticeably refreshed :
48. I was quite surprised Vienna had these trams. I was expecting low-floor new rolling stock everywhere!
50. A modern twist with an old style?
51. Most large cities I've been to have city history museums, and one key item I look for in these places is the city model. Vienna had a good one on display (although I was most impressed with Shanghai's).
52. There were several models, in fact.
54. The Wien Museum also had many paintings depicting Vienna's history.
57. The shape of Vienna of old resembled that of Copenhagen.
58. Of course, Vienna must be associated with classical music.
59. This looks like a more modern Vienna, with more grand buildings around the ring.
63. Guess the scene?
64. Secession is quite an interesting building. Although the bottom parts look rather typical, the gold dome is quite impressive, and I believe the inside is hollow - it's a web of golden leaves?
65. I like walking around in markets, whether they sell fish (Seoul), meat and vegetables (Hong Kong), or in this case, assorted stuff. Naschmarkt is much cleaner though, and seems more a tourist destination than a real place for residents to shop.
66. I got there a bit early - before lunch time. So I had the aisles all to myself!
67. Didn't want to neglect the nice buildings that line the two sides of the market.
70. It was a bit cool autumn's day, so eating out was a bit chilly.
71. I have more interest in the lesser-known foods, stuff that I usually don't see in other markets. Here are some examples, although I have seen some of these things elsewhere before, but not as often.
74. Hmm .. reminds me to buy some banana chips ... need to start eating some healthy snacks, and will stay away from pistachio gelato.
76. Halloween came early.
80. Stop in German is Stop?
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