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The Splendor of Hofburg Palace in Vienna

January 1, 2023 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, is a stunning example of imperial architecture and a must-see tourist destination. With a history spanning over 700 years, the palace has served as the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, the rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It has undergone numerous renovations and expansions over

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Five Palaces in Vienna That are Worth Visiting

December 30, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful palaces. Visitors to this stunning city will remember the grandeur and elegance of these palaces, which serve as a reminder of the city’s imperial past. Here are five beautiful palaces that you should visit

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My Own Walking Tour of Vienna – The City of Music

December 25, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Here’s my own walking tour of Vienna – using the map I picked up at the tourism office at the train station. If you are arriving by train, don’t forget to drop by the tourism office and ask what you could do for a day or three in the city.

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Stephansdom in Vienna – A Cathedral With Multi-colored Roof Tiles

September 3, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Stephansdom in Vienna is, perhaps, the most-visited of all tourist attractions in the city. Apart from its towering Gothic tower, its multi-colored roof tiles are ones that you will recognize instantly. When I asked a friend who lives there now where I can take a photo with my rainbow

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The Hundertwasser Houses in Vienna are Marvelously Weird and Colourful!

August 1, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You might wonder why a housing complex, like the Hundertwasser Houses in Vienna, is of so much importance, considering the fact that the entire architecture of Vienna has the same vibe. Well, when a building has the rebellious touch of Hundertwasser, it’s bound to get some attention that you can’t

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Belvedere Palace in Vienna Will Take Your Breath Away

July 31, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Belvedere Palace in Vienna will take your breath away. It’s one of those magnificent palaces in Europe that is as fascinating as its history. The palace compound has two Baroque palaces: the Orangery (Upper Belvedere) and the Palace Stables (Lower Belvedere). Between these two palaces are wonderful and well-manicured

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Inside the Former House of Sigmund Freud – Now a Museum

July 30, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When visiting Vienna, do not skip visiting the former house of Sigmund Freud, now a museum. He is known for his three divisions of the human psyche: the id, ego, and super-ego. However, the word schadenfreude (finding pleasure in the misfortune of others) has nothing to do with him. 😉

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The Spectacular Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna

June 22, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You should not miss the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna. Though it is pretty far from the city center, I still walked there from the city center. It took me almost an hour to get there, with a few stops for photo ops. As soon as I entered the gate, my jaw