I suppose I am one of the rare souls on earth that think Paris is over-rated. Other places like Vienna, Italy and Prague ranked higher as the romantic spots for love birds, in my opinion.
However, it appeared my view of Paris changed slightly, after watching the popular Hong Drama series Triump In The Skies II. Well, just slightly :p
Perhaps there isn't any Eiffel Tower or Louvre Museum in Vienna but what steals the show is the beautiful St. Stephen's Cathedral. Before going there, I had heard so much about that cathedral and indeed, it lives up to its reputation. Except that, it was under restoration(June 2011). Hope it is all done by now.
Anyway, done or not, the cathedral is still a must see when you are in Vienna.
Like many other touristic places, you will find many tourists taking photos or queuing at the entrance. The crowd is more overwhelming if it is summer, which in these case, it was!
It doesn't matter if it is day or night. You just see people every where.
Tomb of Emperor Frederick III
The pulpit
Reflection of the colourful tiles and window brightened up the dimly lit interior of the cathedral. It simply feels magical. There are just so many sculptures and fine art to admire if you an art lover. You could probably spend hours appreciating all the masterpieces in there.
How is St. Stephen's compared to La Sagrada Familia? As cliche as it may sound, both are just not comparable. They are unique and beautiful in their own way. St. Stephen's portrays a classical and elegant appearance while the latter, futuristic and modern despite its history is dated back almost a century ago. Each gives you a different feel as you explore and uncover their mysterious attractions.
Remember, don't hastily click away. Take some time to appreciate all that you see before fetching out your camera.
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