The St Charles's Church (Karlskirche) on Karlsplatz is arguably the loveliest baroque church with a large cupola in Vienna. I particularly liked the two huge spiral columns and both are inspired by Trajan's Column in Rome. The triangle pediment and columns of the front porch are designed after the Rome’s Pantheon.
This is one of my favourite shots. I find the Austrian Parliament building particularly fascinating. The style of architecture is Greek, decorated with sculptures of Greek and Roman historians and scholars and the pediments are one of the most amazing ornamental triangles I've ever seen in Europe. I like the exquisite details. Isn't it grand? If you look closely, there are small triangles on each side of the building too.
TGIF, enjoy ur weekend sweetie! :)
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, I tried looking closely to see the small triangles but couldn't make them out. Nonetheless, still wonderful shots here! :)
ReplyDeleteThe church looks so beautiful when light is on.
ReplyDeleteBoth are terrific shots, and outstanding examples of architecture. Happy weekend, and happy photo hunting :)
ReplyDeleteReally exquisite design. Like it!
ReplyDeleteCool shot. What a fine architectural detailing.
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Wow! Such a beautiful church! Love the architecture!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent building and pictures!! wonderful architectural triangles!
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Wonderful photos of that amazing architecture. You found some truly grand triangles!
ReplyDeletegorgeous, just gorgeous triangles!
ReplyDeleteGreat examples of fine architecture... and perfect for the theme too!
ReplyDeleteThe Austrian parliament building reminds me of the British Museum's... ;b
ReplyDeleteThose are awe-inspiring triangles!
ReplyDeleteWow! That St. Charles Church looked so beautiful when lighted up. :)
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A beautiful, classical building! I like the way it has been so well preserved! A main triangle above the entrance and lots of triangles above the windows! A great find!
ReplyDeleteLove the structures! They are beautiful.
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Oh my gosh, that is very magnificent! The architecture and your photographs are so stunning!
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colonial buildings!
ReplyDeleteThe structure of the first image is amazing. What could be the symbol of a triangle and why theu used it over the porch as a design.
ReplyDeleteThe building is so majestic! I love these type of architecture!
ReplyDeleteYou must have a great holiday. last week, i was watching Troy on TV, and these must be the sights you saw.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of triangles! Great shots, makes me want to go traveling.
ReplyDeleteMy triangles are more naturalistic today.
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Both are wonderful shots. I had to look up pedimental since I was not certain what it meant. Your shots are perfect examples.
ReplyDeletebeautiful architecture and great shots! love your triangles here.:p
ReplyDeleteAnd I have lots of such pictures, never thought about finding triangles in it ! very nice !
ReplyDeletethe church looks so beautiful, LR!! i love it :)
ReplyDeletehave a great week ahead sweetie! :*
ReplyDeleteSo ornate and no tourists to complicate its beauty.
ReplyDeleteI always like to study more on this beautiful city ~ Vienna :-)
ReplyDeletehow long did you travel? Must have been a great time.
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ReplyDeleteyes, my vacation was fantastic and this was by far the best trip I've ever had. we toured across Europe for 24 days.
Hi LR!
ReplyDeleteThese structures are great. I love most esp the first one.