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Gustav Klimt Artwork: Guide to Top Paintings

Are you as passionate as me about Gustav Klimt artwork? I was lucky enough to be born at the centre of his artistic work in Vienna. You are going to benefit from my Klimtmania with this one page appetiser: Gustav’s life in brief, what makes his art so brilliant and a closeup of his top 7 paintings. Gustav Klimt Artwork: What Makes …

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Vienna Insider Walk: Pawlatschen Courtyards

Deutschordenshaus

Vienna Insider Walk. Exploring the courtyards of our historic Pawlatschen houses lets you discover some of the most charming attractions in Vienna. For one thing, sneaking into these courtyards takes you off the beaten track. Conveniently, many of them are in a central location and shopping area, such as those in the first and seventh district. Second, the Pawlatschen tell a story of Vienna’s …

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Flights To Vienna Austria: My Frequent Flyer Tips

Flights to Vienna Austria: Schwechat airport

Sharing My Frequent Flyer Tips If you searched for flights to Vienna Austria every few months, too, you’d probably have found what I have: an overdelivering flight search tool that regularly spits out attractive airfares for the city. This flight search engine has delivered fabulous flight offers since I started using it seven years ago. In the past years I have found that Austrian Airlines …

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8 Dumpling Recipes To Make Austrian Knödel

Dumpling Recipes: strawberry knodel

Dumpling recipes. Since Austrian knödel are my favorite mood food my collection of sweet and savory dumpling recipes has grown during the past years. When I dig into them, I bite into my home country. To show you how versatile and easy they are to prepare, learn how to cook eight different types dumpling types below. What Are Austrian Knödel Made …

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Grand Hotel Wien: What It’s Like To Stay There

Grand Hotel Wien: luxury bathroom

Why do so many travellers stay at the Grand Hotel Wien? In fact, as a member of the Leading Hotels Of The World, the Grand Hotel is all about discreet classics: From the traditional Viennese-style interiors to the service and cuisine; even the prices are probably the most discreet among luxury hotels in Vienna. To give you an in-depth idea of this …

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Imperial Vienna Tour Or The Habsburg Emperors Explored

Imperial Vienna tour: palace courtyard

Imperial Vienna Tour. Not all trip itineraries allow for 34 football fields packed with prime landmarks and cultural treasures.  In fact, that is the size of the Habsburg Emperors’ Palace compound! Since Hofburg Palace is the heart of historical Wien you’ll first need to pick and choose the best spots. And second, some off-path routes to avoid the crowds also …

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Vienna Winter Palace of Prince Eugene

Vienna Winter Palace Prince Eugen: room with battleground paintings

The Vienna winter palace of Prince Eugen is an exquisite town palace in the city center. It is the perfectly located off-path treat during your sightseeing. I used 45 minutes of my time to review the dwelling of one of Europe’s greatest statesmen and warlords. Find out below what to see and learn at Eugene of Savoy’s baroque home. UPDATE: As of …

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Vienna Coffeehouses Favourites Of My Hometown

Best Vienna Coffeehouses: Cafe Frauenhuber

My Wiener Kaffeehaus Shortlist Vienna Coffeehouses Favourites. There are hundreds of Vienna coffeehouses, each with their own style, menu, cultural offer and therefore their own special audience. 

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Austrian Design Shopping: Best Shops in Vienna

Austrian design shopping: Die Sellerie shop

Austrian Design Shopping. When back in Vienna, my design wish list is varied. I share some of the best addresses to buy Austrian design below. It includes places to buy original objects that are unique or express the local zeitgeist. MAK Design Shop Austrian Design Shopping. Why buy? At the design shop of the Museum of Applied Arts/ Contemporary Art you are at the …

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Austrian Jewelry Stores: Best In Vienna

Austrian Jewelry: Frey Wille

Austrian Jewelry In Vienna Since I have a hang for Austrian jewelry are you and me after the same prey? Here is a list of the best Vienna addresses for fine and fashion jewelry: original styles and craftsmanship that shines through. Skrein Why it’s good for Austrian Jewelry. Skrein’s hand crafted pieces are probably the most poetic Austria jewelry; you can watch the goldsmith …

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