Saturday, October 15, 2011

Vienna's National Treasury

Yesterday, as part of my Central European Lit and Identity course I was fortunate enough to attend Vienna's National Treasury. The Treasury is part of the Hasbsurg Empire's Palace in the middle of the city, just inside of where the city walls used to stand erect. The Treasury features items from the Hasbsurg family's riches such as crowns, scepters, robes, painting, jewelry, and old religious relics. Some of those items are pictured below:

Part of the old city fortifications

The National Library

decorations

where the old draw bridge used to be

Crown, Scepter, and Orb
The 1st Crown of Europe
You can't deny that this is the definition of STYLE
Imagine showing up to your Senior Prom in this
Buy this for your girl, she will lover you for forever!!
Some more bling bling
A 'Unicorn's" Horn

This is what Mighty Python was looking for? Pretty disappointing if you ask me!

A couple relics: Spear of Destiny (left) and a piece of the cross (right).

A crib fit only for a king, seriously.
As my friend Sally pointed out, this is obviously a Christmas Tree skirt




*Once again, I apologize for the poor picture quality. These were taken from my iPod. I really do need to get a legit camera!

3 comments:

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  2. Thank you very much. My buds and I are definitely going to have to check out The Roo.

    Much appreciated!
    -Bump

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  3. i think i'd look great with a crown a scepter, just saying. and of course some bling bling.

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