On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.
Tag: Italy
Santa Maria in Castello in Udine
A golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello in Udine. Any ideas what he tried to show me?
Loggia del Lionello in Udine
Inside the Loggia del Lionello in Udine. It is part of the town hall built in the years 1448-1457. By the way, right in the middle of the loggia there is an interesting tool: A big thermometer.
Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello, Udine
At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).
Lunchtime at a lovely inner yard in Udine
On my trip through Udine I had lunch at this lovely inner yard next to the duomo. I was not the only person. Many Italian workers did have their meals there too. What about you? Do you have an open air place for your lunch?
Cathedral of Udine
The Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata in the light of noonday sun. Near this cathedral I had lunch in a lovely court.
Smithery at a post office in Udine
I saw this window at a post office in the old part of Udine. I just love this kind of smithery. You?
Wall decorations in Udine
On my walk through the old part of Udine I came across this fascinating decorations right under the roof. I guess there is a special term for this kind of decoration. How would you call this kind of deco in Italian or English language?
Heavily guarded gate in Udine
Generally I know Udine as popular shopping city for us Austrian but the old part is worth a visit for people interested in architecture too. My first impression after entering the centre of Udine: Well, the gates here are really heavily guarded!
Peculiar architecture in Bolzano
The first impression of Bolzano after leaving my train was this building right opposite the station hall. Well, how would you call this style of architecture? I love especially the idea to put a lizard as add-on.
1st class of the Frecciargento
Inside the 1st class of the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento. It offers large tables which I generally prefer. What are your experiences about working on tables in trains?
Monument to Sisi in Merano
In a park of Merano I came across a monument to Empress Elisabeth of Austria who was a very important guest in Merano. It happens to be I met her twice on this day. My trip ended in Vienna where I saw another monument at the railway station Wien Westbahnhof.