November 25, 2011

Heart of Vienna Reflected

 Vienna, 2011

Reflections of the heart of Vienna, Der Graben, including its most famous landmark Stephansdom (St Stephen's Cathedral) in store hours sign and store windows. [Better seen enlarged.]

Below is a longer view of the pedestrian street with the once exclusive apparel and fine linens store E Braun & Co established in this building (with the tower) in 1893, now the Swedish mid-range fashion chain store H&M.


Linking with reflections seekers at Weekend Reflections.

19 comments:

Lesley said...

You positioned yourself perfectly for this reflection.
(and I like that the store hours sign is inside that medallion shaped window!)

Martha Z said...

A great capture of a wonderful old city.

Malyss said...

Ah Vienna! (sigh). A great and interesting reflection from a wonderful place!

cieldequimper said...

When I lived in Vienna as a child, there was a fantastic toy shop right opposite Stephansdom. Long gone now but Mum would invariably try to avoid stopping there! Lovely shots! Last time I was in Vienna my film camera gave up on me after 30 years (since been repaired), very frustrating...

Sylvia K said...

Oh, I do LOVE your captures/reflections of Vienna, Cisca! Gorgeous and, of course, I do love the city! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Kim, USA said...

Beautiful!!

The Lily

Traveling Hawk said...

I love to walk Am Graben, it is one of the most animated place in Vienna. A wonderful place to watch people and...have a tasty cake at "Aida":)

Roberto Machado Alves said...

Two beautiful photos. I would love to know Vienna. It seems to be a lovely city. Thanks for sharing.

Have a great weekend.

Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Two reflections in one shot! Not easy to achieve. More than anything I like the capture of casual elegance this cafe exudes.

Vicki/Jake said...

I have a cousin who goes to Vienna often to just get away and kick around for awhile...

Me? I get to see it in pictures:) Thanks again!

joo said...

Haven't been there for ages! Not my favourite city, actually, but your photos are so superb, that maybe it's time to revisit Vienna:)
Have a nice weekend!
j.

Anonymous said...

Ahh, you make me feel like a world traveler.
Well, almost. ~Mary

genie said...

Here I go again...Vienna, 2011....Buddy has wanted me to get to co there for years. I play violin and adore the Magic Flute...think Mozart is heavenly...and is, too, was a bit off of plumb. Now my imaginary trip is getting to be a bit longer. You need to get your travel agent had on, because you have a magical job ahead of you. This first shot is so beautiful...and the city shot seems to have written on it...Genie...come on over. Hugs, genie

Laura said...

Beautiful reflections Francisca!

EG CameraGirl said...

Neat reflection! Well done!

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Pat Tillett said...

Beautiful buildings, reflections and photos! I REALLY wish we had old classic buildings around here.

Unknown said...

Wonderful!

Lowell said...

You set this up nicely! It's the reflection in the "medallion" that really turns me on...I see a light pole which looks like a shower head - very nice!