St. Martin's Church and the Lion of Aspern

St. Martin's Church and the Lion of Aspern are located in Vienna's 22nd District. The stone lion commemorates the battle of Aspern-Essling fought on May 21 and May 22, 1809.

No, they are not

Lo and behold, I spotted a new dog sign today. This one warns against a 36 euro fine for not picking up after your dog. You can't really see it, but on the right side it says, "Sind dir Wurst?" or "Are you sausages?"

Pick up the poo

Last year, the city placed these signs all around to remind dog owners to pick up after their dogs. Apparently they're pretty popular because the signs started disappearing from the streets and showing up in yards. I still spot the signs occasionally in people's yards.

Karlskirche

Karlskirche, or Church of St. Charles, is located in the 4th district of Vienna. It was commissioned by Emperor Charles VI after the Black Plague receded. The church was dedicated to Emperor Charles VI namesake, St. Charles Borromeo, who ministered to Milanese plague victims.

Photo taken March 20, 2008.

Stolen bike

Please note: Securing the wheel of the bicycle to the bike rack does not prevent the bicycle from being stolen.

Photo taken by Brian on July 2, 2008.

Evil swan

He may look nice, but just moments earlier he was hissing at us. Watch out for the swans.

Photo taken June 25, 2008.

Döner kebab

Döner kebab is a Turkish sandwich of sorts. The meat -- which is usually lamb or chicken, but sometimes horse -- is cooked on a vertical spit. Stands selling döner kebabs are all over the city.

Photo taken June 23, 2008.