Thursday, December 24, 2009

Imperial Treasury


Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury): Is where all of the rulers of Vienna would keep their gold and precious stones. The crown of rome, its scepter, and the spear of destiny are held here.


The Spear of Destiny- has a myth about it saying that whoever touches it will have the power of the people. It was said that Hitler was obsessed with the spear and demanded that it be given to him once he took over Vienna. It was later returned to Vienna by the U.S. at the end of WWII.

Helden Platz


Hero's Place was covered with Santa Clauses (most of them sounded like foreigners aka Americans). In the bg you can see the Rathaus (to the left of the monument). Everything is very close in Vienna which makes it easy to sight see.

A little down the road you could also hitch a ride with a Christmas Horse and Carriage.