Kaiserschmarrn is a pancake served hot with fruit compotes. It is a popular desert in Austria. Demel is famous for its Kaiserschmarrn. We had to queue for it.
Kaiserschmarrn
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Peterskirche
The present Baroque church was built in1701 on the site of an earlier medieval church. Peterskirche was the first large domed Baroque church in Vienna and its design was inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
St Stephen's Cathedral
The cathedral was built between the 12th and 15th centuries on the site of two earlier churches. It is built in the Gothic style. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna and is also a symbol of the city.
Pilgram's Pulpit
Monday, June 8, 2026
Two Monuments
The Wedding Fountain was built in 1732 to honour the marriage of Virgin Mary and St Joseph.
The Wedding Fountain
The Pest Column
The monument was built after the devastating plague epidemic of 1679. During the COVID-19 pandemic, locals again left candles and prayers there, echoing its original purpose as a symbol of hope during disease outbreaks.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Anker Clock
The Anker Clock was completed in 1914. It links two office buildings on Hoher Markt, acting like a "bridge of sighs". It was commissioned by the Anker Insurance Company and hence its name.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
The current building was constructed between 1856 and 1858 in the Byzantine Revival style. The interior features traditional Orthodox iconography, chandeliers, and a richly decorated iconostasis.
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