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June 1, 2011

T is for Tulips in Tulln

Settled in pre-Roman times, Tulln an der Donau (Tulln on the Danube) is one of the oldest towns in Austria. It's nicknamed Blumenstadt (city of flowers) and I had the terrific good fortune to travel to it some weeks ago when the tantalizing tulips - among other flowers - were in full spring bloom.

Hauptplatz in Tulln, Austria, 2011
 

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27 comments:

  1. MerylJune 1, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Love tulips.

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  2. photowannabeJune 1, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    The tulips are simply gorgeous. You captured the colors wonderfully. The Town looks like a fascinating place to visit.
    I've been having trouble commenting on peoples blogs. Lets hope this goes through.

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  3. KarenJune 1, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Some gorgeous varieties of tulips!

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  4. Sylvia KJune 1, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Gorgeous tulips and what a great visit you had!! Marvelous captures for the T Day! I love all the colors and varieties! Really awesome, Francisca!! Have a great week!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  5. Scrappy GramsJune 1, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    superb shots of a beautiful city!

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  6. Jeannette StGJune 1, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Can see that your camera kept clicking -a beautiful variety, Francesca!

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  7. Reader WilJune 1, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Tulips are the best messengers of spring. They are also very photogenic. Beautiful shots,Francesca! Thank you for sharing them.

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  8. Leslie:June 1, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Absolutely spectacular tulips! I never realized there are so many varieties.

    btw, thx for the tip about Italy and the villas, etc. Will keep that in mind!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  9. Roger Owen GreenJune 1, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    tulips are always welcome
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. CarolaJune 1, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Wonderful, colorful photos.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 1, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Beautiful tulips! I miss them; no "usual" spring flowers here in Florida. Doubt if there will be any left by the time we get away.

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  12. Tumblewords:June 1, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Terrific tulips! Love this post...

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  13. Kay L. DaviesJune 1, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Oh, so wonderful, Francisca. I love the first photo, and the yellow tulip with the red stripes, posing alone in front of an audience of pansies.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  14. MaryhocamJune 1, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful photographs, I love tulips. I discovered though tulips are associated with The Netherlands, commercial cultivation of them began in the Ottoman Empire and they have become the symbol of modern day Turkey

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  15. DimpleJune 1, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Lovely flowers :-) :-h !

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  16. WandaJune 1, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Oh my goodness, I can't believe all the different types of tulips. The shapes and colors are fantastic.

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  17. Anita JohnsonJune 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Wow! Obviously they don't have deer there that treat tulips like a salad bar! Stunning colors!

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  18. RajeshJune 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Gorgeous flowers. The colors are amazing.

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm impressed by the variety of tulips they planted.

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  20. GattinaJune 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Looks like Amsterdam, lol ! That's what I get when my son comes from there !

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  21. EG CameraGirlJune 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I LOVE the many varieties of tulips growing there.

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  22. KaoriJune 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Gorgeous tulips, Francisca! I didn't realize there were so many different types of tulips now...like the fact that they have so many petals! The yellow one with the red stripes is my favorite. Makes a statement :D

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  23. janeJune 1, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I love your tulip pics they are so pretty - I visited Austria a few years back and saw the alpine flowers in the mountains - something most certainly to remember

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  24. B i r g i t t aJune 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Truly lovely Tulips Francisca!
    How come you travel around so much? Is it your work?
    Happy ABC Wednesday!

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  25. JackJune 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Outstanding colors! What a time to visit Tulln.

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  26. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    How beautiful!

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  27. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    What a cheerful pot! All shots are gorgeous and I'm in awe at that yellow and red flower.

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