Naschmarkt in Vienna! Ahh, fresh everything! Fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, wine, herbs and spices. A veritable Eden amidst a metropolitan mass of humanity. 

Karlskirche – The church of St. Charles is an example of blended Greek and Roman architecture. A copper plated cupola and twin pillars dominate the exterior appearance. Dedicated in 1713 by Emperor Charles VI to those lost to the plague, Karlskirche was completed in 1739.  

Michaelerkirche is a small church across the street from the Hofburg palace.

Votivkirche – Kim calls this “Bryan’s favorite church”. Kim also says this is one of the least significant churches, as far as historical importance, in all of Vienna. I simply liked the fact that it (unlike so many other churches) had a consistent architectural style. As can be seen by the one black spire and one white spire, this church is undergoing a massive cleaning process. [Editor's note: I just said it's not as old - and therefore not as interesting - as say Stefansdom.]

Horses at Stefansdom – On this trip Kim was my translator, because I have no German language skills. On this particular day, Kim told me our roles were reversed. Due to my growing up on a small farm, Kim calls this picture, “Bryan talks to the locals”. 

Rathaus – The city hall of Vienna, built from 1872-1883, displays a neo-gothic architecture. 

The altar piece in Karlskirche.

A picture Kim took of the candles in Michaelerkirche. We were there on Fronleichnam - a Catholic holiday in Austria.

Kim takes a lot of pictures of random buildings. This is a view of some apartments on a pedestrian-only shopping street called the Graben.

Jakobskirche, in Innsbruck Austria, is a example of classic baroque architecture. Elliptical curvatures, lavish sculptured adornments, and gold accents typifiy the style of the early nineteenth century.