Content Creation & Fine Art Photography
Content Creation & Fine Art Photography
Visiting Vienna is a bit like someone landing an 800 pound Sachertorte on your head and inviting you to eat your way through it. It’s manageable for the first 10 minutes or so. You may discover this when you first encounter the Hofburg, the sprawling Imperial Palace of the Habsburg
If the sight of the Neue Burg, the 20th century wing of the Hofburg, makes you slightly queasy, you’re not alone. On March 15, 1938, Hitler stood on its balcony and proclaimed the Anschluss of Austria into the Third Reich.
Like many 19th century Austro-Hungarian buildings, the outside of the Neue Burg is plastered (excuse the pun) with statues. Along the bottom, you’ll find 20 people representing key figures in Austrian history. You can explore the background behind them all on this excellent webpage from Van der Krogt. The most
Continue readingMagyar Chieftain, Neue Burg, Hofburg, Vienna, Austria