A stork indicating a newborn

Stork indicating a newborn in Austria

In some parts of Austria a model of a stork standing in front of a home indicates a newborn is living there. Are there such signs for announcing a baby in your region too? More…

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Belvedere Gardens in Vienna

Sculpture at Belvedere Gardens in Vienna, Austria

On a cold winter day I went from railway station Südbahnhof through Belvedere Gardens down to the central part of Vienna.  Only a snow covered fabulous creature watched my steps on the way to the Lower Belvedere which is situated in the background. More…

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Schloss Belvedere in Vienna

Schloss Belvedere in Vienna, Austria

On a cold winter day I walked through the gardens of the summer palace of Prince Eugene. The Oberes Belvedere (Upper Belvedere) as shown above was only used for representation. More…

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