Here’s a stroke of genius: Vienna is restoring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Rather than cover their precious, iconic landmark with big ugly tarps, they covered it with with tarps that look like what the Cathedral is supposed to look like; slightly enlarged. How cool is that?
Check out these photos and see if you spot the tarps right away:
It’s a little tricky, right?
That’s an easy one.
Isn’t this brilliant?
It’s definitely not the real thing, but you could walk by and not even notice.
So. Smart.
Sarah
July 16, 2010
Nice shots, I just came back from Montreal. They did the same cover up on those old church and building. I guess United State is the only one that hasn’t done that yet.
Great post!
The Management
July 16, 2010
Oh really? That’s so cool! I’d love to see that.
@Travelwriticus
July 17, 2010
Yes, it’s brilliant! Finally!
Some years ago they used the scaffold around the spire as a wall for a big ad but finally they have changed their mind. Thanks for your post!
Sarah
July 18, 2010
Yea Annie, unfortunately I didn’t take the picture of that. But I saw a church on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal that has the same thing. Maybe it’s just a European way? : )
The Management
July 20, 2010
Travelwriticus – I can’t believe they did that. It’s frightening to picture!
Sarah – Must be. We should learn from our elders.
Sarah
July 24, 2010
Hahah… agreed*
Gloria
February 26, 2013
Thank you for your comment and for reicgnozing the impact of social media on accessibility! I look forward to reading the articles you linked to for further understanding of how museums are harnessing the positive benefit and feedback of social media.