Grinzing

Grinzing is a charming village located on the edge of Vienna. It is best known for its vineyards and traditional wine taverns called Heurigen.

Minoritenkirche

It was built in the 13th century by the Franciscan (Minorite) Order. There is a life-sized mosaic copy of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper on the church's northern wall.

The mosaic is 9.18m x 4.47m

Weighs approximately 20 tons.

Kaiserschmarrn by Demel

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

Michaelerplatz

Michaelplatz is a square in front of the Hofburg Palace.

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.

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

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.