Karyn's Day: ViennaFour

The rain has stopped, so easier to move around today. Breakfast and Blog writing before we moved out of the apartment. Today I wanted to visit The Secessionist sites. This artistic movement roughly coincided with the Impressionist movement in France. Architects and painters were involved in the movement that broke away from traditions. Probably the most well-known of the group is Gustav Klimpt. He was the artist featured in Helen Mirren' s "Woman in Gold."

Another train ride to find the Gallery designed and instigated by the group. The striking white and gold building featured some confronting temporary exhibitions and the Klimpt "Beethoven Frieze." The experience left Tony a little perplexed.

We then walked the length of the Nachtmarkt, an area featuring many exotic food stalls. We decided to have sushi. I did think having sushi in Vienna was a little odd.

Two of the most famous apartments designed by the Secessionist architects are found along the boulevarde parallel to the market.

Not being familiar with this city, we then walked the very long way round to find the Belvedere Palace. Tony decided to forgo another walk through this Palace-now-Gallery, as I paid more euros to see the collection of Klimpt works, amongst them the famous " Kiss." I was also surprised to see impressionist-type works amongst his output.

Another long walk back to the station and the short journey home. After a cuppa we ventured to the Irish bar that we had found earlier in the week. Fun place, but unfortunately the Austrians are not fazed about passive smoking . One can still puff away happily in a bar.