At this time of the year there are Christmas markets all over Vienna. One of the largest and busiest is located in the square in front of the Rathhaus (City Hall), an elaborate building in the center of the city.
Most of the times that I have visited this market in the past have been at night. Each time I had to fight my way through jostling crowds of people as I was overwhelmed by the sights and smells of the market.
Last week, I had the chance to walk through the market early in the day before it had opened. I noticed there there were statues overlooking the market booths. The statues, which I suspect are historical figures, are probably permanently in place. I’m sure that it was my imagination, but the statues seemed to be making an assessment of activity that was taking place below their feet.
I love the look of the Rathaus and am also including a few views of this wonderful piece of architecture.
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Mike Powell 
It’s like entering a time machine. It’s quite magical!!!
Indeed it is. I love the Vienna Christmas markets.
I’ve been very fortunate to spend time in Innsbruck, which left me really wanting to spend time in Vienna. Your photos make it look to be more wonderful than I’d imagined.
Vienna can be really charming, especially at this time of the year.