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I"m a very big on harmony in architecture, and think that's what makes a city visually appealing to me. Thats why Venice, Paris, Prague, Lisbon all appeal to me (and Santa Fe, Charleston, Savannah, Santa Barbara, USA_,
but for some reason the size of the buildings in Vienna seemed blocky and dull, not visually satisfying. But perhaps i"m very much in the minority here.
Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. You and I seem to be on the same wavelength. And yes, of course I thought of Santa Fe and places in CA (Berkeley, Santa Barbara, etc.) Considered mentioning them in my post. And there's also Ulan Ude, Buryatia (Russ. Fed.), where most of the buildings are painted in Buddhist colors: maroon and saffron. Foreigners find the harmonious color scheme enchanting. The locals never know what the foreign visitors are enthusing so much about. To them, it's normal.
Right, so, maybe Vienna's architecture is somewhat...Germanic? As opposed to the Italianate influence in St. Pete's? But I noticed, that some of that same style in St. Pete's is to be found here and there in Sweden, as well. Apparently it was popular during a certain historical period, but didn't penetrate the German-speaking countries.
Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. You and I seem to be on the same wavelength. And yes, of course I thought of Santa Fe and places in CA (Berkeley, Santa Barbara, etc.) Considered mentioning them in my post. And there's also Ulan Ude, Buryatia (Russ. Fed.), where most of the buildings are painted in Buddhist colors: maroon and saffron. Foreigners find the harmonious color scheme enchanting. The locals never know what the foreign visitors are enthusing so much about. To them, it's normal.
Right, so, maybe Vienna's architecture is somewhat...Germanic? As opposed to the Italianate influence in St. Pete's? But I noticed, that some of that same style in St. Pete's is to be found here and there in Sweden, as well. Apparently it was popular during a certain historical period, but didn't penetrate the German-speaking countries.
And thanks for your new additions to the list of cities in architectural harmony.
I think southern Germany and Austria did absorb some Italian influences along the way. The Baroque there sometimes is exuberant and playful. But northern Germany didn't. All those dark red brick cities with severe looking churches. Now don't get me wrong though,, they can be delightful cities. I especially love Hamburg.
Cities are meant for their inhabitants and not visiting Bulgarians.
Only if Bulgaria has the same policy for western europe/america and russia. Look at the hilarious Schengen situation now, the PM of bulgaria says we don't need Schengen meanwhile France and Holland said they will not allow in Schengen Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria - total french comedy.
When was the last time when eastern europe/bulgaria or China demanded sanctions against Austria? According to the west and their russian buddies only China somehow has the blame for "allowing" random accident to happen.
And...last post just to elaborate something for the people who're lazy for mental gymnastics:
If the connection between the 2 isn't obvious, it's very obvious: If Vienna is really for the citizens of Vienna and not for outsiders, then make sure they don't let tourists since like I said: the reason Europe has Covid now is namely due to the fact that Austrian tourism had allowed rich tourists from abroad...so act consistently then.
During the WWII Russian troops were given the order to spare Vienna as much as possible during the liberation, for its "historic architectural beauty."
It was well worth it.
For me personally Vienna was love from the first sight.
What I liked about it in particular, is that it had the features of the old big "Imperial city," yet at the same time it was very cozy.
I could use public transportation part time, then to hop off the bus, and to make it to my point of destination on foot, using "shortcuts" through some smaller lanes and backyards, exactly as I used to do it in the old part of Moscow.
During the WWII Russian troops were given the order to spare Vienna as much as possible during the liberation, for its "historic architectural beauty."
It was well worth it.
For me personally Vienna was love from the first sight.
What I liked about it in particular, is that it had the features of the old big "Imperial city," yet at the same time it was very cozy.
I could use public transportation part time, then to hop off the bus, and to make it to my point of destination on foot, using "shortcuts" through some smaller lanes and backyards, exactly as I used to do it in the old part of Moscow.
Keep that knowledge flowing. It is better than reading a history textbook.
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