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The Alps march across this image of Autumnal (early October) southern Europe. On either side of and above the Alps are the countries of (from left to right) France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Slovenia, while below the Alps is Italy. The Mediterranean and Ligurian Seas sit to the west of Italy, while to the right is the Adriatic Sea. As the season progresses, snow begins to whiten the Alps. Image courtesy of NASA.

The neo-classical Parliament Building in Vienna took 10 years to complete (1884). The fountain fronting the structure is of Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom.

Close up of the Pallas Athena fountain (completed 1902) before the Parliament Building in Vienna.

Horse-drawn coaches (known as fiaker in Vienna) await riders in front of the grand Michaelertrakt (Michael's Wing) of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace).

The Michaelertor (Michael's Gate) in the Michaelertrakt (Michael's Wing) of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna.

The Michaelertrakt (Michael's Wing) of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) was designed by the renowned Austrian architect Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach in 1726, but not actually constructed until 1889-1893! The fountain, Power on Land, may be seen on the right.

The fountain, Power at Sea, one of two that grace the front of the Michaelertrakt (Michael's Wing) of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna.

The Amalienburg section of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna. Of note is the small domed tower underlain by an astronomical clock. The statue honors Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (r. 1792-1806), who was also Austrian Emperor Francis I (r. 1804-1835), thus making him the only double emperor in history.

The Hofburg area has been a documented seat of government since 1279. The Schweizertor (Swiss Gate, built 1552), opens into the Alte Burg, the oldest section of the Hofburg.

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