Two surprises in Vienna
Hey guys,
My train from Krakow to Budapest was filled so rather than wait another day, I booked a ticket down to Vienna where I know a guy from my former job. He and the three of us toured around town and we got some interesting surprises.
First, for anyone who has been to Stephansdom (and let's face it, if you have been to Vienna, you have) there is an outline of a cathedral next to the metro. Apparently that was a cathedral that was later destroyed. If you walk into the metro though, there is a window that opens into the basement of the place. Apparently it was forgotten about until the metro work began and workers stumbled across a cavernous open space. Take a swing by if you get a chance.
Second, there is a little church in the center of town called Minoritenkirche (Minority Church). If you go in, there is mosaic of the Last Supper which is in exceptional shape (a contrast to the original in Milan). I think I read an article in Sky Magazine that Napoleon intended to swap out the original for it.
--Joey
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