In Graz there is a special offer provided by the Graz Guides and VeloVital. By a guided e-bike tour of three hours one can learn about different forms of architecture located in the city. As the tour is performed by e-bikes one come across a lot of different places scattered all over the city. More…
Category: Architecture
Marvellous architectural detail in Vienna
I am always impressed by such details in the architecture of Vienna. I wonder how these element is called? Is this a gable sculpture?
3 periods of architecture in Vienna
Three periods of architecture caught in one photo. In the foreground one can see the decoration of a park near the Augarten porcelain manufacture. In the background there is an air defense tower of World War II and the chimney of a garbage incineration plant designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Lovely inner yard in Graz
An inner yard in Graz. One can find them especially at the 1st district of the city. Some of them are open for public. I took this photo while climbing up to a gallery located in the fifth store of an old building in the centre of Graz.
Architecture of the 50ties in Kassel
After World War II a large part of Kassel was rebuilt in the style of the 50ties. So if you are interested in the architecture of this period a walk through Kassel is a good way to learn more about it.
Oldest dated House in Celle
This building is supposed to be the oldest dated house (1522) in Celle. The mannequin indicates that some parts of the building are used for a fashion shop now.
At the backyards of Celle, Germany
After walking along so many nice decorated houses I was curious how the backyards of them looked like.
Hoppener Haus in Celle
Another amazing building in Celle: The Hoppener Haus. It was built in 1532. I like especially the pattern at the lowermost floor. You?
House dating back to 1534 in Celle
Celle offers the most largerst amount of half-timbered houses in Europe. On my walk I came across this building dating back to 1534.
Half-timbered houses in Celle
Celle offers more than 400 half-timbered houses in the old part of the city. I’d like to show you some of the most beautiful ones on my next pages.
House with a pipe like decoration in Bonn
I had already seen a lot of buildings built in a decorative style but this one looked very special to me. Have you ever seen a building with such a ‘pipe’ like decoration?
Verderber – Haus in Retz
One of the highlights at the market place of Retz: The Verderber – Haus. The architecture is very special. Do you see that the building offers two different types of crenellations? Another interesting detail is a colorful relief above the gate.