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St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna is considered one of the city's greatest architectural achievements. It is located in Stephansplatz and was built in a combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles on top of two earlier churches. With its multi-colored tile roof and 137 meter high tower, it is one of Vienna's most recognizable landmarks.
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- 1. VIENNA St. Stephen's Cathedral. St. Stephen's It is situated in the heart of Vienna at Cathedral the Stephansplatz and is considered one of Vienna’s greatest architectural achievements. The cathedral structure is a combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches, the first being a parish church consecrated in 1147. Together with its multi-colored tile roof and 137 meter high tower ,it is the city's most recognizable symbol for tourist discovering the cities attractions.
- 2. VIENNA St. Stephen's Cathedral
- 3. VIENNA Introducing Schonbrunn Palace. The siege of Vienna began on the 14th. July 1683 marked the turning point in the 300 years of Turkish occupation. Schonbrunn Palace, the impressive Baroque architectural complex dates from 1696 and was redesigned by Maria Theresia after 1743.
- 4. VIENNA Schonbrunn Palace One of Europe's most impressive Baroque palace complexes.
- 5. VIENNA The Gloriette inthe Schonbrunn Palace Garden built in 1775 to serve as a dining hall, a festival hall as well as a breakfast room for emperor. It is also a lookout point for the garden and on the roof as an observation platform overlooking Vienna.
- 6. VIENNA Schonbrunn Palace Garden 138 metres long, the Palm House consists of a 28-metre high central pavilion and Palm House two lateral pavilions which are 3 metres lower. Linked by tunnel-like passages the pavilions contain different climatic zones: a 'cold' house to the north, a temperate zone in the central pavilion and a tropical climate in the south pavilion. The necessary temperatures are achieved by means of a steam heating system which means that rare specimens from all over the world can be grown here.
- 7. VIENNA The Kunsthistorisches Museum"Museum of Art History" also often referred to as the "Museum of Fine Arts". The Habsburgs' formidable art collection is housed in its palatial octagonal dome building on Ringstraße. ( Ring road around the city of Vienna)
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- 9. VIENNA Praters Fun Park Visible from a long distance, the Praters fun park skyline is defined by the giant Ferris Wheel. The 645 meter high structure provides a stunning view over Vienna
- 10. VIENNA The Graben one of the main business streets in Vienna. The monument is The Palace of the Barons dedicated to the Bartolotti von Partenfeld. devastation of the plague It is the only baroque structure in 1679 on the Graben that has survived to this day.
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- 12. VIENNA The fountain of Pallas – Bronze Horse Tamer Statue Athena supporting the Goddess of Wisdom The architecture is reflective of ancient Greece with its pillared porch.
- 13. VIENNA Side view ofParliament House with the ancient Greek styled pillared porch
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- 15. VIENNA The Belvedere The Belvedere is a historical Baroque Gustav Klimt. “The Kiss” and architectural complex consisting of two many of his other works are palaces the Upper and Lower Belvedere. exhibited here
- 16. VIENNA The Vienna NationalOpera House
- 17. VIENNA The Museum OfArt History
- 18. VIENNA The Art Nouveaudesigned Anchor Clock was built between 1911 and 1917.The clock forms a bridge between two parts of the Anker Insurance Company's building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move across the bridge . Every day at noon, all figures parade accompanied by music from the various eras. This tourist spectacle is a special kind of Viennese High Noon.
- 19. MELK Benedictine Monastery AtMelk Views Of The Danube River At Melk
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- 22. VIENNA Thegolden Strauss Monument is a popular photographic subject for tourists visiting Vienna.
- 23. VIENNA We hopethat you have enjoyed the views along the Danube through the Wachau Valley and on to discover some of the grand sights that make Vienna a special place . I wish to thank Geoff for his images included in this Powerpoint Presentation. This is the end of our Highlights Of Eastern Europe Adventure. Safe Travels Everyone