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Ruby Tuesday - Hundertwasser Village in Vienna

We paid a visit to the Hundertwasser Village which is located across the street from the Hundertwasserhaus apartments. It will give you an insight of what it is like to be in a space designed by the artist. The first thing that struck me about the place was the laid-back atmosphere combined with its unique style of architecture.There were no straight lines and everything was so fascinating to look at. The village offers various souvenir shops, and in the middle of the village features a bar that serves beverages only. Scattered all over the upper floor is the art gallery that sells prints of Hundertwasser’s work. I wasn't planning to buy anything but I thought the best way to bring those home was through my photos.

Here are some of my favourite shots for your viewing pleasure.








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PhotoHunt - Public

While in Vienna, I came across a bizarre looking block of flats, filled with splotches of colours and lots of uneven surfaces. This may not be everyone's cup of tea and it may seem ugly or weird to some people but I personally find it very unique as I haven't seen anything like this before. Hundertwasserhaus was a public housing project built between 1983 and 1986 designed by Hundertwasser. The complex features a roof constructed from earth and grass and large trees sprouting up from the building with branches extending from the windows.



Within the building, there are 52 apartments, four offices, 16 private terraces and three communal terraces. Unfortunately, there's no public access to the apartments as they are all private dwellings. There are people who actually live and work there. Nevertheless, it was still fun to look around the exterior and discover its quirks.



The cafe on the upper floor is the only public space inside the complex which is supported by irregular shaped pillars.

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Ruby Tuesday - A glimpse of Vienna's market

If you’re looking for a real taste of the local culture and a glimpse into Vienna's famous market, the bustling Naschmarkt is the place to visit. It is an interesting mixture of Austrian traditions and oriental influences which dates back to the 16th century. We spend a few delightful hours here, wandering from one booth to another.


The massive market houses knick knacks, ornaments, antiques, clothes, fresh produce , foodstuff and almost everything under the sun.



There are some fabulous gourmet stands and cafes lining its streets and with the vast array of food and savouries all wonderfully laid out, I found myself in gastronomic haven. What I like about the place is the setting and the food tastes much better and cheaper than in other regular restaurants we patronized.



A delightful array of yummy delicacies stuffed with creamy cheese. It was interesting to look at the display of vibrant coloured delights even if you were not buying anything.


A lot of local people get their grocery shopping done here, as it has the best quality fresh produce than any supermarkets could ever offer. Yeah, any octopus I see now reminds me of Paul after he became a media star. I've never tried octopus before and I would be scared to prepare and cook it, and wouldn't order it off a menu.



Every kind of flavourful dried fruits you could possibly need



A colourful array of dried figs, dates and pickle fruits



Fresh fruits and vegetables as far as the eye could see



wonderful spread of Viennese desserts in a riot of flavours and fillings



And no Viennese meal is complete without several varieties of cheese.