Walking Tour of Graben Street with Plague Column Vienna
Graben Street is the most famous happening street in whole of Vienna. It is considered to be top fashion destination in whole of Europe.
Graben Street Vienna
Our guide book took us along Graben Street, a wide one lined with huge buildings on both sides and grand statues. This street was a significant one right from the Roman times.
It is interesting how Graben got its name: Graben means ‘the trench’, this street used to be a trench before the city walls. The city was enlarged in 12th century and the trench was filled and leveled. Soon, it became one of the first residential streets of Vienna.
Graben Street Vienna
The Pestsäule, plague column is situated right in the middle of this street. It is a cloud pyramid with angel sculptures and the kneeling emperor Leopold, praying to a sculpture of faith.
Vienna faced the plague epidemic in 1679, the then emperor Leopold I vowed to erect a mercy column as a token of thankfulness if the epidemic would end.
Plague Column Graben Street
The column looked good against the blue skies and I have these two shots.
We saw stunning architectural designs of the buildings that lined the street. The Baroque statues contrasted the lively buskers performing in the street.
Vienna Walking Tour Sights
From Graben Street we took the turn to St. Peter’s church .
Another interesting sight was that of Anchor Clock with human figures.
At one point we stumbled on the sight of mannequins of royal family members in striped T shirts.
Of course one can’t miss the St Stephen’s Cathedral.
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What a structure! and beautifully captured.
So interesting, Indrani, and that second shot is beautiful indeed.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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I agree with you that gold color is truly awesome against the pale blue sky. Awesome shots. Thanks for sharing.
SWF
Beautiful photos.
That is a very impressive column and with the cross on top it is beautiful.
After your pictures from Vienna, I would love to go there.
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Lovely shots of this historical place.
Such facinating history… such beautiful architectures.. WOW…..
Great tour with great shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River. Canada.
Wonderful shots.
Interesting!
Vienna looks ike a beautiful city. I love the statue. Thanks for sharing. Happy skywatching!
Nice photos ! I have been to Austria but never made it to Vienna !
How ornate and lovely!
Very good post about beautiful Vienna.
Regards and best wishes
This pestilence epidemic took place at the same time that London was suffering from the plague. The monument is an example of real baroque. Thank you for showing this beautiful photo.
Sehr schöne Bilder liebe Indrani…
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
Those are some good photos of beautiful perspective.
Imposing statue that surely attracts attention.It's been 15 years or so since we visited Vienna but missed Graben St.
Wonderful . Europe too has many historical places .
Beautiful sky shot. I love the story of Leopold also. Thanks for sharing.
The city is beautiful and has lots of history. My dream to visit someday.
Thanks for the interesting information and wonderful pictures. I would love to visit some day.
Like pastry, to be sure. What a city!
Vienna is such a beautiful city. Great shots of it.
one of my dreams to explore european cities by foot.
LOve your sky shots
its so beautiful Indrani 🙂
the whole city looks like pastry!
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Such fascinating history, incredible captures and beautiful blue skies! Doesn't get any better than this, Indrani! Thanks for sharing them all with us today!
Sylvia