Visitors often enter the Croatian town of Zadar through the Porta Terraferma. The gate was created in 1543 based on a design by Michele Sanmicheli. At that time, it served to defend the Venetian port city.
Hotel ‘Speicher am Ziegelsee’
Visitors find the Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee in a former granary dating back to 1939. The edifice is situated next to a lake named Ziegelsee, which is why guests can reach the hotel by boat. The sign HOTEL SPEICHER is the name board of the boat station.
Kunsthaus in Graz
The Kunsthaus, dating back to 2003, shows exhibitions of contemporary art. Because of its architecture, it is generally known as the “Friendly Alien”. The form of an irregular bubble offers the possibility to enjoy bulky sculptures in an appropriate space.
Topoľčianky Palace in Slovakia
Topoľčianky Palace (Zámok Topoľčianky) used to be the summer retreat of the first president of Czechoslovakia. Near the castle, you find a stud for Lipizzaner horses and a reserve for European Bisons.
Imperia in Constance
The statue of Imperia is placed at the port of Konstanz (Constance). It reminds us of the Konzil von Kostanz (Council of Constance) in the years 1414-1418. The rotating statue serves as a prominent landmark for passengers of ships on Bodensee (Lake Constance).
3 architectural periods in Vienna
The pic shows three architectural periods in Vienna. In the foreground, you see Baroque walls. The background forms an air defence tower of WW II and the chimney of a garbage incineration plant (1992) designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Zámek Slavkov in Moravia
Austria and France signed an armistice in Zámek Slavkov (Slavkov Castle) on Dec 6th, 1805. At that time, the place and the mansion were known by the name Austerlitz. Therefore, French people know the combat as Battle of Austerlitz.
Manhole cover in Erfurt
The manhole covers of Erfurt show the city’s arms. The local coat of arms reminds us of the Mainzer Rad (Wheel of Mainz). Is there a reason for this similarity? The chronicle of Erfurt tells the answer to this question.
Biker tunnel in Klammstein
Below Klammstein Castle (Burg Klammstein) in Dorfgastein, you’ll find a tunnel for bikers and walkers. The structure is part of a cycle route along the Gastein Valley (Gasteinertal), which connects places like Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
Via Serlas in St. Moritz
After leaving your train at St. Moritz Station you may enter the city by the Via Serlas. This is a shopping street with a lot of high-class trade marks. Another fascinating building is the Badrutt’s Palace, a five stars hotel with remarkable facade.
Sieben stolze Schwestern
This sculpture in Rostock City, named Sieben stolze Schwestern küsst das eine Meer (Seven proud sisters are kissed by one sea), dates back to the German Democratic Republic (GDR). At that time, it portrayed the seven countries surrounding the Baltic Sea.
Arms of Fuschl am See
Fuschl am See in the Austrian region of Flachau is known for a lake which provided the court of the Archbishops in Salzburg with fresh fish. Its coat of arms display two trees and a fish.