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A GUIDE TO THE

in the afternoon twice a week, from 4 to 6 P.M., and from 7.30 to 9 in the evening.

2. To The Kaiser Park (Imperial Park).—This is the most favourite walk, as it presents many varied and picturesque views, and does not require any climbing. At the outlet of the “Puppische Allee” we come to the Kiesweg, which extends to the Karlsbrücke (Charles’ Bridge). Here we see first, at the left, the splendid monument of Goethe, then, at the right, an open space, built above a stone grotto in honour of Countess Rasumovska. A little further on, we notice a water-tower close to the other bank of the river; some distance from here we find on the right-hand side the Fürst Rohan Platz, with a little iron table, close by the Kaiserin Sitz (Empress’ Seat), in memory of the Empress Maria Ludovika. Not far off is a Restaurant called Sans Souci, for resting for the first time. Moving on, we come to a rocky prominence called Paulinen Sitz, and dedicated to the Duchess of Hohenzollern; close to it is a soda-water manufactory, and to the left the Karlsbrücke. There are several weighing-chairs stationed on this road for the use of visitors, as well as a target for shooting practice; many inscriptions can be seen on the rocks. We walk about in the broad valley for about a quarter of an hour, and arrive at the Restaurant called Posthof, possessing a beautiful