AUSTRIA: Vienna Looking Up

When I walk I tend to look at my feet to make sure I don't trip over anything.

BIG mistake. 

So many of the big cities in Europe have old buildings that are stunning. 

The attention to detail, from top to bottom, is amazing. 

Vienna is one of those cities with a plethora of beautiful buildings that have incredible details from the ground up to the soaring roofs and domes. 

I now know that when walking around the city it is important to look UP so as not to miss any of the intricate details that centuries ago someone took the time to create. 

This post is dedicated to looking UP in Vienna and not worrying about tripping over anything.

AUSTRIA: Vienna has a Long and Wealthy History

Vienna is a beautiful city with stunning architecture.

Compared to other European cities and countries during World War II “only” about 20% of Vienna was destroyed. Some of the monuments were damaged, some restored, and many important landmarks have been standing in the city for centuries. 

Since Vienna is such an old, and affluent city, the landmarks date back to different centuries and you can find various architectural styles around the city ranging from Gothic to Baroque to modern. 

The Habsburg family, primarily seated in Vienna, ruled Austria for over 600 years, from 1282 to 1918. Needless to say, they were a very rich and very powerful family that left their mark on the city.

AUSTRIA: Vienna's Lipizzaner Stallions

There is a prestigious riding school in Vienna called the Spanish Riding School.

It is here that the famous Vienna Lipizzaner Stallions, known for their striking white coat and elegant movements, train and perform.

These horses have performed to classical Viennese music for emperors and kings for hundreds of years.