#Europamore, noun: 1. a word play between “Europa” and “Pa More,” a Filipino expression usually attached to a noun or verb to give further and greater emphasis. 2. by far, the greatest trip of Girl Chasing Sunshine’s life
Today was a long day.The moment my passport was stamped by the Vienesse immigration—which was, compared to our ordeal since the Dubai leg of this trip, easy breezy—I felt like I was ready to explore and conquer Europe despite feeling woozy and dizzy because of the long flight.
We were whisked off from the airport to the city via the transportation service we have arranged through our guest house, Benediktushaus.
In just a little over 30 minutes, we’ve arrived in our gem of a guest house—located in a Benedictine monastery, Benediktushaus is accessible to almost all the city attractions. The first surprise of the day was a food market teeming with all Viennese goodness—sausages, cheese, sachertorte, and wine—right at the doorstep of our hotel!
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A Viennese food market |
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We had no itinerary, no plans whatsoever. We just walked around, admiring the impressive architecture of the city. Every building seemed to conform to a certain standard of grandiose—elegant and classic, dressed in white or cream, and adorned with lavish pillars and statues.
We found ourselves instantly head over heels with Vienna!
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Walking around Vienna. Everything was picture-perfect! |
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Gastronomical adventures in Vienna |
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Enjoying our first, authentic European meal! (Photo via @barrybarrientos) |
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Can you spot the Michaelertor? |
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Happy to be here! |
The Hofburg Palace grounds were a feast on their own. There were a lot of museums, gardens, and parks to be explored.
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Inside the grounds of Hofburg Palace |
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Inside the grounds of Hofburg Palace |
We were not able to see all of them, but along the way, we visited the Parliament Building and the City Hall, also known as Rathaus.
Enjoying autumn in Vienna |
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The Ringstrasse |
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Tourists in Vienna! |
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The Rathaus or Vienna's City Hall (Photo via @rocheleonor) |
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Inside a traditional Viennese coffee shop |
We tried their sachertorte, a Viennese chocolate cake, their apple strudel, coffee mélange, and hot chocolate. Everything was satisfactory—the food, the coffee, the ambience, and the service. A little tip: don’t forget to tip. It is expected.
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Enjoying our coffee melange, hot chocolate, and sachertorte (Photo via @rocheleonor) |
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Photo on the right via @barrybarrientos |
Graben is one of the most popular streets in Vienna because of luxury brand labels and shopping choices that line up the place. Not only that, Graben also has two fountains dating back into the 15th century.
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Wiener Graben |
Just nearby, before finally proceeding to Stephenplatz, we passed by a lovely baroque church—the Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church), inspired by Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica. If you are in need of a classical fix, the church holds free, regular organ concerts.
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The interiors of St. Peter's Church, Vienna |
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St. Stephen's Cathedral |
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St. Stephen's Cathedral |
The church was crowded, but we did not forget to utter a prayer of thanks (for letting us make this Europe trip happen) before leaving the cathedral.
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View from Stephansdom's South Tower |
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The Michaelertor all lit up at night |
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