CHRISTMAS IN MOZART'S MUSICAL CITIES
11/26/04 - 12/03/04
Thirteen People traveled on WBAA's trip to Salzburg,
Vienna, Linz and Prague.
Here are a few photo memories of the adventure.
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| Friday: 11/26/04
Overnight Flight
Saturday: 11/27/04
We arrived in Munich, Germany then traveled to
Salzburg, Austria
With some free time to spend, some of us went to the Christmas
Market in the Old Town Square.
In the evening we gathered for dinner at the centuries
old St. Peter's Restuarant.
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We arrived in the morning in the capital city of Munich.
Ice Sculpture in Salzburg's Residenzplatz Square in the
midst of the Christmas Market. |
Cathedral in historic Salzburg, one of Europe's most beautiful
and romantic cities.
One of the statues in front of the Cathedral.
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We had dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant.
Derek Davenport,
Uni Susskind...
...Marilyn Howland and Kaye Kleine-Ahlbrandt joined fellow
travelers for dinner in St. Peter's Restaurant.
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Sunday: 11/28/04
Salzburg
We took a walking tour of the Old Town, including the Cathedral,
Mozart's birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.
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We Visit
Mozart's Birthplace |
Dan Skinner and Brandi Parisi at Mirabell Gardens
A View of the Alps During Walking Tour of Salzburg
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Fortress above Salzburg
View of Salzburg from Fortress
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Monday: 11/29/04
Linz
We left Salzburg and traveled along the banks of
the Danube to the Imperial city of Linz. We took a tour
of Old Town and the baroque Linz Main Square and St. Martin's
Church.
We traveled to Vienna in the evening and following dinner,
went to a concert of works by Mozart and Strauss in the
Orangery at the Schoenbrunn Palace.
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The "Blue" Danube in Linz
The Mozarthaus, where Mozart composed his Linz Symphony
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St. Martin's Church,
founded in 799
Linz Main Square, one of Europe's largest open squares
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Linz Historic Old Town |
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Tuesday: 11/30/04
Vienna
Today we took a tour of Vienna that featured the baroque
marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace. Touring Vienna's city center,
we saw St. Stephan's Cathedral, beautiful baroque architecture,
parks, and gothic spires of a bygone age.
The evening concluded with a bus ride to Grinzing for dinner
at Altes Prebhaus.
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Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna State Opera House
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Brandi Parisi visits the Vienna Walk of Fame honoring
Composers and Conductors - This star is for Hector Berlioz
Heldenplatz
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Dale Talcott and Hwa-Chun Lin enjoy an evening in the
wine-making village of Grinzing which featured a traditional
dinner..
...and entertainment!
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Wednesday: 12/01/04
Vienna & Prague
We traveled through the picturesque countryside to the border
of the Czech Republic before proceeding to the capital city
of Prague, situated on the River Vltava. Known as "The
Golden City", Prague offers visitors a mixture of Gothic,
Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The city boasts more
than 500 towers and steeples, as well as many parks and
gardens.
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Votive Church in Vienna on the morning of departure
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Prague Church of
St. Nicholas
13th Century
Ministry of the Economy
Late 19th Century
Prague
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Prague Old Town Square
17th Century Prague
"House at the Minute"
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Thursday: 12/02/04
Prague
Today we took a walking tour of the 1,000-year-old Hradcany
Castle, the former Royal Palace, the imposing St. Vitus
Cathedral and the colorful Golden Lane. We then walked over
the 14th-century Charles Bridge with its 16 arches and 30
statues into the Old Town Square. The square is enclosed
by Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo-style buildings
including the Tyn Church and its magnificent towers. Other
sites included the unique Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas
Cathedral and Old Town Hall. We also visited the Old Jewish
Quarter with its synagogues, museums, and cemetery.
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Hradcany Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral
The 14th-century Charles Bridge with its 16 arches and 30
statues leading into the old town square
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Dan Skinner on the Charles Bridge over the River Moldau
Astronomical Clock in the old town square
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Tyn Church
Prague... City of Spires |
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Friday: 12/03/04
Prague - Depart for Home
This morning we boarded the bus for transfer to the airport
for our flight home.
It was a great trip!
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Prague Airport
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