Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Sightseeing from Coach Window‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 窗外風光

Sightseeing from coach window was a way to fully utilize my limited time in Vienna. Travel tour is never my cup of tea. Would like to visit anywhere I like myself soon. Yah, get back the freedom of travel.

Hotel Sacher, the origin of tasty Sachertorte chocolate cake that was exclusive for the royal family.


The Vienna Secession is a museum of modern art. The gold globe is very eye-catching.


The Vienna State Opera is the most important opera house in Europe. Musicians consider performing here as glory.


The Danube is in green color instead of blue actually.


An unknown castle.


An interesting insurance visual advertisement.


A poster promoting arts exhibition.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Apart from Music‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 音樂以外

"No Kangaroo in Austria" T-shirt. Do you know where kangaroos live? Right, Australia.


The white pillars are wind power station, an environmental friendly energy. Hong Kong is studying the feasibility of wind power.


What are these brushes about? Actually, this window decoration is in a Japanese restaurant in Grand Hotel where you can enjoy delicious Japanese meal at very reasonable prices. Some waitresses can speak in Cantonese.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Hundertwasserhaus‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 百水公寓

Wanna see something other than classic buildings? Follow the crowd to the Hundertwasser House Vienna.


This landmark is designed by Austrian artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser and was built between 1983 and 1986. It is composed of apartments, offices, private terraces and communal terraces. Its uneven floor and roof, colorful walls, together with 250 tress and bushes growing from inside let it stand out from numerous of old architecture and become a hot sightseeing point. I'm also interested in its interior but no chance to step inside during the trip.


Mozart? What is he doing in the mall of Hundertwasserhaus?


Selling chocolates. Some are in lovely violin-shape gift box. How's the taste? His music is great.


Colorful pegasus at the entrance of the house. Good to see my friend in a foreign country.

Vienna the Capital of Music ─ Beauty of Architecture‧音樂之都 - 維也納 ─ 建築之美

I love everything in ancient Greek style, including this building with 4 ancient Greek-like statutes as pillars. The location is near Volkstheater metro station.


Austrian Parliament Building, was built between 1894 to 1883 in Greek architectural style with an implcication of antique Greece as the "cradle of democracy"


The Athena Fountain in front of the building is a notable tourist attraction.


St. Peter's Church is believed built in the early Middle Age, probably the oldest church in Vienna.


Does the McDonald at this hundreds-year-old taste better?


The erection of the Pestsäule took 14 years and involved several designers with different preference. It was finally completed in baroque scene.


Unknown beautiful buildings.