In among the historical buildings on Vienna's Judenplatz sits a giant square of stone. But there is more to this than meets the eye: the Holocaust Memorial offers a reminder … [Read more...] about The Holocaust Memorial
Vienna sights and attractions
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“Head of Medusa” by Rubens
Poor Medusa...minding your own business when along comes Perseus and lops your head off. Our Gorgonian friend might be consoled by the thought that this image has provided … [Read more...] about “Head of Medusa” by Rubens
Wintermarkt at the Riesenradplatz
The winter market on the square outside Vienna's giant Ferris wheel is sort of a Christmas market. And sort of a New Year market. And sort of neither. Consider it more … [Read more...] about Wintermarkt at the Riesenradplatz
The pink Manner tram
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without tinsel, gifts, a warming mug of punch, or the possible presence of a pink tram. I might need to explain that. A pink … [Read more...] about The pink Manner tram
The Rathaus Christmas tree
In an ever-changing world, one thing stays constant: taxes the huge Christmas tree in front of the Rathaus (city hall), an annual gift to Vienna from one of the other … [Read more...] about The Rathaus Christmas tree
Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin…
Take Wes Anderson and Juman Malouf and give them free run of Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM). The result of their journey through the collections is a special … [Read more...] about Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin…