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Karlskirche ('St. Charles's Church) is located just outside downtown Vienna. It was built in 1737.The Voltivkirche is a Roman Catholic chuch in Vienna. It was built in 1853.This is Vienna's military museum. It has exhibits ranging from the 1400s to the modern day.The entrance to the museum has dozens of statues depicting important Austrian military figures.The Arsenal complex was built in 1856. During WWI it served as a barracks and armory.The rather elaborate entrance to the museum.The ceiling of the museum. This is in the entrance.During WWII the arsenal was still an active military base, and was extensively damaged in bombing raids. It was repaired to its original specifications after the war.The front of the museum. A UH-1 Huey helicopter is in the middle of the reflecting pond.Only a part of the former Vienna arsenal is open to the public. This is one that the parts that has been converted to housing.The headquarters of the Interational Atomic Energy Agency are located in Vienna. This is the large fountain in the middle of the complex.The Donauturm is the tallest structure in Austria. It was built in 1964.This is a view of the east part of Vienna (known as the Donaustadt). The Donauturm can be seen to the right of the photo.Looking west from the top of the Donauturm.A view of the north entrance to the Vienna International Center (home of the IAEA). This is taken from the Donauturm.A view of eastern Vienna. This is taken from the Donauturm. A chruch is to the left, while the bright lights in the backgronund are the Prater amusement park.An empty bridge that connects the main part of Vienna with the Donaustadt.Looking up at the Donauturm. One more photo of the Donauturm.This monument to Admiral Wilhelm Von Tegetthoff is located near the Prater in Vienna. Von Tegetthoff was a 19th century Austrian admiral who served with distinction in the Austro-Danish War. A horse and buggy at Stephansdom, in the center of Vienna.Stephansdom is one of the best known symbols of Vienna. The church was completed in 1160.Stephansdom is still an active Roman Catholic church.An observation deck is located on the roof of the church, providing great views of the city.The church's tower rises almost 450 feet into the air. Unfortunetly it was undergoing restoration when this photo was taken.An old building next to Stephansdom with ivy growing in the courtyard.Looking down at the horse and buggy from the top of Stephansdom. They are popular with tourists.Looking west from the top of Stephansdom. The twin spires of the Votivekirche can be seen to the left.One of two small spires on the corners of the main roof.A cross on the roof of Stephansdom.Stephansdom's multi colour tiled roof is a well known site in Vienna. The roof collapsed during WWII, and the entire church was re-opened in 1952.Stephansdom is the main church in Vienna.Much of the interior was damaged when its roof collapsed in 1945 as a result of WWII damage.Another photo of one of the smaller spires on Stephansdom.A view of the front of Stephansdom. A part of the church is usually under restoration, as the poluted city air turns the stone black.The center is Vienna is known as 'Stephansplatz'. Its named after the church.
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