The
Belvedere (read beautiful palace and gardens -- now museums and state apartments) was originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. We walked there late in the afternoon when everything was closing. So, instead of a museum afternoon, we wandered around the grounds, stopped to smell a few flowers, and of course, got lost in a hedge maze or two.
Throughout the gardens are statues representing just about everything. One thing I can say about Vienna...they love statues. Everything of significance is commemorated there by a statue. Here, Jason is standing next to one of the statues of the Sphinxes. The Sphinxes have lion bodies and human heads. They are said to represent strength and intelligence! And to think, I just thought it made for a very unique picture.
The Belvedere (read beautiful palace and gardens -- now museums and state apartments) was originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. We walked there late in the afternoon when everything was closing. So, instead of a museum afternoon, we wandered around the grounds, stopped to smell a few flowers, and of course, got lost in a hedge maze or two. 
Throughout the gardens are statues representing just about everything. One thing I can say about Vienna...they love statues. Everything of significance is commemorated there by a statue. Here, Jason is standing next to one of the statues of the Sphinxes. The Sphinxes have lion bodies and human heads. They are said to represent strength and intelligence! And to think, I just thought it made for a very unique picture.
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