• Castles and Christmas
    The main organ of Dom Salzburg, one out of seven in this massive cathedral.
    The altar, Christ ascending in triumph.A prime example of Baroque architecture, and monumental exertions to give God glory.1The Four Evangelists hold up the main dome.2Scenes from Revelation.St. Peter.St. Paul.The Moz his own self.2Embarrassing mistake.Entryway to St. Peter's, the oldest restaurant in Europe.So much of these kinds of decoration, the make it look effortless.2Party of three.Dining is an event, not merely a meal. Waiting is part of the experience.2Ragout of Austrian deer with mushrooms and ravioli.Wiener schnitzel and roasted potatoes for Dawn.Salzburger nockeral being served up, first is the cherry cream.Then the meringue soufle.2Look closely, it's a medieval "clock" tower.The fortress is remarkably hard to get to, being so easy to see.Tonight's lineup.Roman arches at lunchtime, gothic at night.

    Music City

    December 4, 2025 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F

    The land of Mozart in the church where he was baptized. This plaza is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. It's architecture makes me easily see how the Apostles felt when the marveled over the Temple structure and Jesus called them back to reality. This church burned once and was bombed at the end of WW2.Read more