Sunday Flowers #172

"But he that dares not grasp the thorn. Should never crave the rose." - Anne Bronte

Songs in the City

Yesterday started the 18th edition of the "Voicemania", an international a cappella festival. To kick off the event, in the afternoon some of the participating artists performed on balconies and in churches in the city center. The festival runs through December 6.

Enjoying the View

After arriving on top of the Kahlenberg the promenaders can enjoy a gorgeous view of the town.

I Heard it Through the Grapevine

Climbing the Kahlenberg last Sunday, I walked along the grapevines for a while.

View of the Town #11

My view of Vienna while climbing up the Kahlenberg last Sunday, a day with perfect autumn weather.

The Gloriette

The Gloriette is located in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace. It was built in 1775 as a "temple of renown" according to the plans of Imperial architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg. Today the central part of the building houses a café, and the observation platform on the roof offers a beautiful view of Vienna.

Taking a Selfie

Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are a must-see for tourists. From the small hill they can enjoy a gorgeous view of the palace and the town. The perfect location for taking a selfie...

November Theme Day: Ephemeral

A whitered dahlia, symbol that beauty is ephemeral.
Click here to view thumbnails of all participants in the theme day.

Looking Through the Garden Gate

During my last Sunday's afternoon walk in the 19th district I passed by several beautiful mansions - sometimes you can only get a climpse of the buildings by looking through the garden gate... This mansion was built in 1906/07 by famous architect Josef Hoffmann for the Austrian Art Nouveau painter Carl Moll (1861-1945).

Another Autumnal Alley

An autumnal alley in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace.

Autumn in the Japanese Garden

Two times a year the Setagaya Park in the 19th district is a special feast for the eyes: in spring when the trees are blooming and in autumn when the leaves are changing.

Autumnal Virginia Creeper

The façade of this mansion in the 19th district is completely covered with Virginia creeper. A spectacular sight in autumn!

Statue of Ceres

This statue of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships in Roman religion, is located in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace.

A Quiet Square

I don't like wide and busy streets, I prefer quiet squares like this one in the city center. In this photo you can see several things that I love: tables and chairs, atlasses and a balcony. Please click here for a closer look of the balcony and the façade of the Baroque palace.

Sunday Flowers #171

"Autumn is the perfect time to take account of what we’ve done,
what we didn’t do, and what we’d like to do next year." - Author Unknown

The Blue Window

A blue window and the branches of a tree - sometimes the little things catch your eyes...

Imperishable Relics

This new mural  - "Imperishable Relics" - was recently created by EVOCA1, a Dominican born figurative painter, muralist and designer based in Miami, Florida. If you want to read the official explanation of the mural please click here.

Autumnal Wreath

How about decorating the entrance door of your apartment/house or a wall in your living room with an autumnal wreath similar to this one?

Too Cold to Sit Outside

Until the end of the November the gastronomers are still allowed to put tables and chairs outside, but it's currently too cold to sit outside.

Albrecht Dürer Hof

The Albrecht Dürer Hof in the 6th district was built in 1902 in the style of the German Reinaissance although at that time this style wasn't usual any more. I guess the building was named after Albrecht Dürer because he was a representative of the German Renaissance.