Heart of Europe Trip-Day 14-15 (Sat 10/7-Sun10/8)

Our official tour is over, and now we are off to Vienna for a few days on our own. The train ride from Bled to Vienna is wonderful. The train follows a very picturesque route, taking about 4.5 hours with one simple transfer in Villach, Austria.

Vienna has lot's of interesting churches like Karls-Kirche.

Part of an unfinished mural by Gustav Klimt, a famous artist from Vienna.

Taking a Rick Steves' recommended walk through Old Town, we wound up at the Hofburg Palace, home to the family dynasty that ruled Austria for hundred's of years. It's beautiful grounds house a number of interesting historical buildings and museums, including home to the famous Lippizzaner Stallions.

We managed one museum (barely). The Kunsthistorisches Musuem houses the best collection of artwork in Vienna, and is massive. Above is Bruegel's "The Tower of Babel".

When I say massive, I am not exaggerating! Some rooms were stacked 3-4 deep with incredible paintings. The few hours we had available did not do it justice.

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