Yesterday I visited the Belvedere palace, which was constructed within the 18th century (accomplished in 1723) because the summer time dwelling of Prince Eugene of Savoy. He died intestate in 1736 (by no means a good suggestion). This palace was finally purchased by Maria Theresa, daughter of Charles VI and mom of Marie Antoinette amongst others (she had 16 kids in complete, 10 of them survived childhood and dominated the Hapsburg for 40 years, a really fascinating lady). Finally the Belvedere was changed into a museum. The rooms are beautiful and now stuffed with artwork. It’s famously dwelling to “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt, essentially the most well-known Austrian portray. However he painted quite a lot of lovely artwork, particularly within the sq. kind, and I actually loved all his artworks.
After leaving the Belvedere (and a few paperwork after all) I wandered again to the previous city centre, visiting the Neuer Markt, and St Peter’s Church. There are fascinating juxtapositions…lovely buildings with Burger King and Weinerwald indicators (promoting sizzling canine and so on as one can think about); merchandising machines (for a similar worth as almonds or pistachios), and a big marijuana retailer (we promote souvenirs…however beware, it’s unlawful to fly within the USA with marijuana). Beneath left ws the view from my resort room. Within the decrease proper is the Church of St.
Beneath…the merchandising machine choices in Vienna. Bacardi was cheaper than roasted peanuts! Backside proper, the scrumptious Italian meals I walked in…and walked out (on a Sunday the retailers are actually understaffed).
Beneath, higher left and decrease proper, Neuer Markt. There may be additionally a Billa close to this sq., stocked with Austrian Chocolate and the standard grocery fare.
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