St Stephen’s Cathedral in the center of Vienna is filled with tourists. Notice the amazing roof tiles!The interior is just as dazzling!The world famous Opera House on Ringstrasse boulevard – an architectural gem, dates from the era of Emperor Francis Joseph I.There are many architectural delights!We enjoyed walking around and really appreciated the good weather!Henry Moore’s Arched Hills in this pleasant reflecting pond.Otto Wagner’s Pavilion – an early modernist architectural example. He was on the fore front of transitioning styles and had much influence in Vienna in the early 1900’s.His Postsparkasse was another treat to see and we were able to peak into the atrium.The MAK museum will inform us about the development of applied arts. We especially enjoyed learning about the different influences that lead to styles changing.Like Gustav Klint and the Secessionist collaboration with Otto Wagner.We enjoyed the elegant pieces and the fine craftsmanship.A feast for the eyes!An exterior clock that moves to graphically show the time.Across the street we went underground to the Roman excavations to learn about the military presence that started Vienna.Of course we could not leave Vienna without visiting a coffee house. At Cafe Neu Wien we had delicious soup lunch with apple strudel for desert – a great choice! We enjoyed our day trip to Vienna.
