Category Archives: Vienna – General Travel

Two Views of Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David Nelson

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is in the very center of Vienna. The square outside is always bustling with visitors, and just as many venture inside to see its magnificent interior. Although I have taken many photographs of it over the years, … Continue reading →

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Vienna’s Magnificient Karlskirche

Posted on December 15, 2012 by David Nelson

The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) is Vienna’s great Baroque Church. For the music lover, several interesting stories took place here. When Mozart was quite young, he contracted Scarlet Fever during a trip to Vienna. Once he began to recover, his … Continue reading →

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Vienna State Opera with a Fisheye Lens

Posted on December 14, 2012 by David Nelson

Before this trip I purchased a fisheye lens for my Nikon. Fisheye lenses have lots of intentional distortion and are good for special effects, but you don’t want to use them all the time because they can become a little … Continue reading →

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Vienna’s Christmas Market

Posted on December 13, 2012 by David Nelson

Today, on my first day in Vienna for this trip, I stopped by the large Christmas Market in front of the Rathaus. I was actually cold, tired, and wanted to get back to my hotel room, but when I saw … Continue reading →

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Vienna’s Naschmarkt

Posted on December 9, 2012 by David Nelson

Vienna’s Naschmarkt is a wonder. On this little strip of pavement between two busy roads, you can find some of the city’s best foods and inexpensive gifts. Visiting Naschmarkt is an experience in itself with its narrow lanes and small … Continue reading →

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The Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Concert at Schönbrunn Palace

Posted on November 8, 2012 by David Nelson

If you come to Vienna in early summer, you have the opportunity to attend one of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s newest traditions – the Vienna Philharmonic’s Schönbrunn Summer Concert. This is a free concert on the grounds of the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Last minute preparations and meals with friends

Posted on March 3, 2012 by David Nelson

Today was the final day for me to get everything done before the students arrived: getting Euros to give to them when they arrive, finding a restaurant in Grinzing for a lunch, picking up tickets for the Vienna Boys Choir, … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Vienna, “Carmen”, and a Video Blog

Posted on March 1, 2012 by David Nelson

Today was a great day! I returned to Vienna, a city that I deeply love and know extremely well. My “to-do” list in preparation for the arrival of my UNCG students on Saturday was very long, but I got almost … Continue reading →

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