Weilkommen zu Wein

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We have arrived! Another year has passed and the traveling girls have gotten together again.

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Photos

Trip Map
Beginning of a wonderful adventure.

Home Sweet Home in Vienna
Sisterly love!

Ballgasse 8
Our apartment, built in 1772

Stairs to 3rd floor
Brutal!!!

Our street
Quiet cobblestone lane with no cars. Can you see our apartment door?

One of many little restaurants on our street
Coffee and sweets are only steps away

Vienna streets
This is what the real city looks like

St Stephen Cathedral
You can see St. Stephens church from everywhere in the city

St Stephen - south tower
We decided not to climb the 343 steps of the south tower

St Stephen - built in the 12th century
Colorful wooden roof tiles laid to create the double headed eagle, symbol of Vienna

St Stephens - inside
View of the alter

St Stephens - ceiling
St Stephens was reduced to rubble in the last days of WWII. It was rebuilt in 7 years after the war.

St Stephens - view from north tower
Elevator in the North Tower leads to the Pummerin, which is the 2nd largest free-swinging church bell in Europe.

St Stephens - view from north tower
It's a long way down

Gelato in Vienna
Found our breakfast spot

Hohr Market - oldest square in Vienna
Site of Medieval pillory and gallows. Nice place for a Sunday family walk in the Middle Ages!

Anker Clock - built in 1911
Every hour a different historical figure slowly walks across the face of the clock.

Wedding Fountain - 1729
Depicts the marriage between Joseph and Mary.

St. Peters - 1733
This site has been the location of a Christian church for 1,600 years.

St Peters Chuch - baroque architecture
Church is devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St Peters Church
Truly one of the MOST beautiful churches we have ever seen...gold leaf decorations, marble columns, and crystal chandeliers