Thursday, January 15, 2015

Schnitzel for Breakfast: Once Upon A Time in Vienna


The only thing I regret about visiting Vienna was not spending enough time enjoying such impressive, sumptuous city. Sure it's not the most budget-friendly place in the world (a schnitzel for a tenner instead of the usual 20 euros took me a while to find!) but what did you expect? It's one of the most sophisticated capital cities in Europe with its spectacular landmarks, monumental buildings, historical cafés and fancy boutiques. From the vaulted ceilings at Café Central (I wonder how many times Freud stared at them or if he didn't even bother looking up) to the wonders of baroque architecture, Vienna is full of treasures, some of them a bit touristy but still worth a visit. I remember not wanting to go back to Bratislava after experiencing the classy charm of a city that makes one swoon and sigh - if you haven't been there yet, you can always watch Before Sunrise! I find myself missing the incredibly clean streets I trotted on that crisp sunny day, marvelling at the regal grandeur and soothed by the total absence of chaos, enjoying the lively vibe of the atmospheric Christmas markets (where I only had some overpriced punsch... delicious though), smoke coming from the hot dog stall and the sound of bells ringing for a more festive feel. Everything about this city is a splendid display of art, imperial history and culture; a plethora of high-end elegance enriched by an empire of classical music, apfelstrudel and Sachertorte. I promised myself a return to Vienna, so I can, once again, get a glimpse of the old trams gliding through Ringstrasse while I plan where to go next.

10 comments:

  1. Ooh Vienna looks so beautiful! I've got to go, I freaking love schnitzel haha.

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  2. Vienna sounds like a complete dream, and I always love the pictures that you snap. They really seem to capture the essence of the places you've been.

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  3. Bem, que fotos!!! Ainda há pouco acabei de ler um livro passado em Viena, foi como ver as descrições que li, gostei!!
    http://bloglairdutemps.blogspot.pt/

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  4. Belíssimas fotos, e não vejo ali nenhum edifício a cair, como se vê em Lisboa.
    Tudo muito bem conservado, com aspecto de "cara lavada".
    xx

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  5. The architecture is so beautiful. I'm hoping to visit Vienna in a few years, so it's great seeing all of these gorgeous photos! Makes me want to travel there right this moment! Just followed! :)
    ~Moll

    www.mollymac13.blogspot.com

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  6. That looks amazing! I've been seriously considering going to Vienna sometime and this is definitely making me want to do so even more. Do you think it's a good place for travelling alone?

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  7. finally caught up with your travel posts, love your pictures (that light in Bratislava!!) and your colourful writing, felt like I was traveling with you! Excited for what's coming next ;) xx

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  8. Sempre tive curiosidade em visitar Viena e essa vontade só cresceu depois de estudar história da arte e associar lugares a artistas. Faço muitas vezes apfelstrudel e sachertorte mas não me importava nada de comer umas como deve de ser xD

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  9. Outra cidade que sonho visitar é Viena. E estas fotografias serviram para provar que tenho de o fazer rapidamente. E que me vou sentir "em casa" na cidade por causa da arquitectura, do ambiente, da comida...
    Sim, eu noutra vida devia pertencer à alta sociedade de Viena, só pode!

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  10. Spending another lunch break browsing your beautiful photographs. Vienna looks incredible, like nowhere I've ever been. Is the room with the books and globe part of a library?

    x

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