Looking up

The Belvedere is a must-see in Vienna. Every room is filled with beautiful details like this one and it's the home of Klimmt's most famous paintings, including The Kiss. Photo taken in May 2015.

Big and bright

Unfortunately, I can't tell you much about this mural, except that I was attracted by the wonderful, bright blue. Hope you enjoy it as well! There are more murals at Monday Mural. Photo taken in May 2015.

Viennese fountain

This pair looks like they might be royalty. Photo taken in May 2015.

Belvedere cafe

What fantastic surroundings for sipping on a nice cup of tea or coffee. I love that this museum cafe really makes you feel like you are still browsing through the museum. Photo taken in May 2015.

Nice sign

Something about this scene caught my eye. I had to stop for a picture! Photo taken in May 2015.

A church

Sorry, I don't recall the name, but I liked the way it looked from the outside. Photo taken in May 2015.

Musical mural

These beautiful works can be found in one of the many halls of the Vienna Staatsoper. I really enjoyed touring the building and I hope you did too. For more murals, take a look at Monday Mural. Photo taken in May 2015.

Another chandelier

As you can imagine, the Vienna Staatsoper is filled with beautiful chandeliers. Here is one that hangs above the grand staircase.

Do you like it better in black and white or color? Photo taken in May 2015.

Champagne room

During the interval, you can enjoy a glass of champagne or a light snack at the Vienna Staatsoper. Photo taken in May 2015.

Seating arrangements

Here's a look at the seating inside the Vienna Staatsoper. The box with the imperial eagle is where the Emperor would sit, these days it just goes to those who can afford it. Seats in that box can go for thousands of euros! Photo taken in May 2015. 

Grand chandelier

Like most of the grand opera houses of Europe, the Staatsoper sustained a lot of damage during the war. This is not the original chandelier, but it certainly is beautiful and fits well within the space. Photo taken in May 2015.

Cherubin

The Staatsoper Wien is filled with beautiful details like this little cherub. He represents drama with the traditional mask in his hand. Photo taken in May 2015.

Operatic skies

After the rain came the bright, blue sky. Don't let the color fool you though, it was still quite chilly. This Pegasus and rider adorn the Staatsoper, Vienna's main opera house. I took a tour of the building - inside shots are coming next week. Photo taken in May 2015.

Tulip benches

Found on a little square just outside Cafe Sperl. Photo taken in May 2015.

A Viennese classic

Cafe Sperl is a Viennese institution. I enjoyed both the atmosphere and the delights that awaited me inside.

You can find more signs at Signs, Signs. Photo taken in May 2015.

Raindrops on iris

Sadly the weather was not quite what I had hoped for during my recent weekend in Vienna. A bit of rain does have its advantages though! Photo taken in May 2015.

Large scale

I found this super large scale mural during my recent weekend in Vienna. It was so big, I couldn't fit the whole thing in one shot! The mural was painted by artist ROA in 2013 - you can see some more complete views of the work here. For more murals, take a look at Mural Monday. Photo taken in May 2015.

Shoah Memorial

A look at one of the memorial urns at the Shoah Memorial in Paris. Photo taken in August 2014.

Dreaming in Montmartre

This young man looks quite pensive, I wonder what he's dreaming of? Photo taken in August 2014.

Gated off

I would have liked to see what lies beyond this gate, it looked like an interesting courtyard. But sadly it was closed off to me. Photo taken in August 2014.

Details

A closer look at the wall from this post. Photo taken in August 2014.

Boys school

A former Ecole des Garcons in Montmartre. I love the doorway and how nice the building looks. My school was certainly not that nice! Photo taken in August 2014.

Chateau d'eau

The old water tower of Montmartre, I think water castle sounds nicer though! Photo taken in August 2014.

Go go dancer

This mural makes me think of a go go dancer in a cage. It's yet another find in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. Photo taken in August 2014.

Friday flower

A bright rose-of-sharon from the gardens of Square Jehan Rictus. Photo taken in August 2014.

A bench in Montmartre

After walking up all the stairs, many people need a place to stop and rest. Photo taken in August 2014.

Parisian details

Once you start looking, you see them everywhere! Photo taken in August 2014.

In a row

I love the symmetry of this shot - coming down from Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Cozy square

A look at the Jehan Rictus Square in black and white. Photo taken in August 2014.

Swirls and whirls

A detail from a gate around Sacré Cœur. Paris is perfect in black and white. Photo taken in August 2014.

Glowing angel

The light inside the basilica made this angel glow. Photo taken in August 2014.

Inside Sacré-Cœur

Looking up at the dome of Sacré-Cœur from behind the altar. Photo taken in August 2014.

La flame

I like to light a candle when I visit a church. I'm hoping a certain someone will see it from heaven. Photo taken in August 2014.

Main draw

Of course the main draw of the Montmartre neighborhood is the Sacré Cœur. It's a must-see on any trip to Paris! Photo taken in August 2014.

Death and the unicorn

Stained glass found inside Eglise Saint-Jean de Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Kindly angel

Found inside Eglise Saint-Jean de Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Love

From le mur des je t’aime in Square Jehan Rictus in Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Looking out

Looking out at the streets of Paris, beautifully framed by the arch of Saint Ferdinand church. Photo taken in August 2014.

Floating

I really like the altar inside Saint Ferdinand church. Jesus seems to be floating above it, arms outstretched.

The only thing I can't decide is whether the image is better in color or black and white. What do you think? Photo taken in August 2014.

Movement

The metro zooms away, leaving barely a trace of it's tail lights. Photo taken in August 2014.

Saint Ferdinand

A modern style cathedral in the 17th arrondisement. Photo taken in August 2014.

Migrating

Mural found near the Etoile in Paris. I don't know who the artist is, but I like the subject. Photo taken in August 2014.

Lines and structure

Looking up in Paris always pays off. Photo taken in August 2014.

Strolling

Nothing beats a walk through Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

A sign of sorts

Found near the Pont Alexandre III, probably a sign of royalty. Photo taken in August 2014.

Details on a lamppost

There are so many wonderful things about Paris. All you have to do is look around to find fantastic details, like this lion on a lamppost. Photo taken in August 2014.

My kind of place

A wine cellar with a painted door. Looks like my kind of place! Photo taken in August 2014.