Magically, we are transported outside the "back gate". This is the way Julia (remember to pronounce it Yulia) brought us to the Palace/National Gallery. I really love the way the new mixes with the old-part of the charm of this city. These Spiderweb gates really "work" with the former home of the Hapsburgs.
Julia says this is her favorite statue/fountain. I like the way some of it goes "out of bounds" with the rocks on the left. There is alot going on here.
Take a left in front of the fountain and the "tunnel" will take you to the front of the Palace/Gallery. We've already been there, but take a close look as the Pest side and the Duna lies straight ahead.
Here's this old/new thing going on again. I just love it!
Go back past the fountain and turn left. As you are walking through this archway there is a woman with a beautiful voice singing Hungarian folk songs.
If your Latin is really good, I'll email you the closeup of this inscription. Something about Maria Teresa and Franz Joseph being the supremest of beings next to God and just the best rulers, etc, etc....
Then I spotted these goddesses and a god. Bet someone has a wonderful office here.
One more look at the dome...
and the rear view.
KG
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