Some random buildings and statues

Here are some random buildings and statues from my treks around the Vienna on Sunday and Monday.

Unless otherwise noted, I've just taken photos of random things for you to enjoy.  :)

This photo features both Arabic and Italian restaurants.

My question is, which one should I visit first?

Creepy architecture

This is the headquarters for my bank.  I had to go in here a few weeks ago, and it was SOOOO huge and ornate that I honestly felt like I was on a movie set!  Everything inside was glass and marble and spacious and unbelievable!

I sought warmth for a few minutes in this musty-smelling cathedral.

The red and white flags signify tourist attractions all over the city.

Creepy statue!  Look at his eyes!

I think this statue is in front of what used to be the wall for the Roman fortress, or something like that.

 A Russian restaurant I want to check out sometime

 

 

Ra ra ra! 

The Hundertwasserhaus

After visiting the Kunst Haus, I headed down the street a few blocks to the Hundertwasserhaus, which is this huge apartment building.  I'm pretty sure people live there, because we weren't allowed to go in.

Here are some attempts of me trying to catch it all within the lens of my camera.  (It was so huge that I couldn't!)

Across this side street was a building called the Hudertwasser Village, which was just a collection of expensive gift stores...and a bathroom.

Even these sidewalks were crazy, just like at the Kunst Haus!

I got excited when I saw this, because I needed one.  :-P

Inside the Village

 

These are views of the OTHER side of the Hundertwasserhaus, facing the main street.

Sigh.  I mourn the gradual loss of the English language.  :(

Kunst Haus fun

Today, I hit up 2 iconic landmarks in Vienna that I've been wanting to go to for months since I read about them online - the Hundertwasserhaus and its related museum, the Kunst Haus.  (The next post will be dedicated to the Hundertwasserhaus.)  Both were constructed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who had something against straight lines and was clearly pro-color.  

He also constructed other structures in the city with his unique style, like a factory, but I didn't take the time to hunt that down.

This post is about the Kunst Haus. 

I wasn't allowed to take photos inside of any of his work - just in the foyer - so most of these are of the outside of the building.

Foyer

The museum itself wasn't huge at all, but I'm GLAD, because every single walking space, including all brick staircases, were uneven.  I constantly felt like I was walking in a fun house, and I did trip a few times.  That place was messing with my head, so I was actually pretty happy to leave, even though the exterior was cool.

Read the next post for info on the more notorious Hundertwasserhaus!