Sometimes, the window is the view! There are still many old and atmospheric elements in the architecture of the Budapest Keleti Station (Budapest Keleti pályaudvar) in Hungary. You find this smithery in the main entrance of the train shed.
Odd horseshoe in Celle
A horseshoe on the Stechbahn in Celle indicates the death place of Otto V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. He died during a tournament right on this very spot. Well, this detail in the streets of Celle proves that a horseshoe does not always symbolise luck.
Haydnhaus in Vienna
The Haydnhaus in Vienna is where the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn spent his last years. The museum inside explains how Haydn lived in this period and shows several pieces of his former household. A reconstructed garden completes the offer.
City arms of Udine
While strolling through the streets of Udine, you may see this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. This version of the city arms of Udine makes a fascinating difference as it forms a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.
Sundial on the Zwehrenturm
The Zwehrenturm, standing next to the Fridericianum in Kassel, is a remnant of the old town fortifications. A sundial with multiple hour lines, dating back to the 18th century, adds a colourful touch to the white tower. Its golden symbols represent the zodiacs.
Truck Praga R1/II (1914) in Vienna
This pic shows an automobile built by the Czech company Praga in 1914. The truck was an exhibit at a classic car festival of the Museum of Military History in Vienna. It is considered to carry a floodlight of the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I.
Manhole cover in Tabor
This manhole cover in Tabor displays the local city arms. Sigismund of Luxembourg granted this coat of arms in 1437. At that time, the Lion of Luxembourg was part of the inescutcheon. Today, you find the Bohemian Lion in the city’s arms.
St. Nicholas Church in Stralsund
St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) in Stralsund is known for its different roofs on its towers. Only the southern tower is covered with a Baroque roof; the other tower has a nearly flat one. Another worth-seeing attraction is the astronomical clock inside.
Haus Stöhr in Sankt Pölten
Near Sankt Pölten Central Station, the Stöhr Haus impresses with a fine Art-Nouveau decoration. It is also known as Olbrich House, named after its architect Joseph Maria Olbrich (1867-1908).
Čachtice Castle in Slovakia
Čachtice Castle (Čachtický hrad) was the residence and later the prison of “Blood Countess” Erzsébet Báthory. She became imprisoned after having been accused of being a serial murderer. She died there in the year 1614.
Municipal Library in Stuttgart
The current municipal library (Stadtbibliothek) of Stuttgart was opened in 2011. Lovers of endless bookshelves find this remarkable interior, designed by Korean architect Eun Young Yi, at the Mailänder Platz.
Round chapel in Petronell
Near the Archaeological Park in Petronell-Carnuntum, you see this round chapel from the 12th century. Its conical roof dates back to the 17th century. The chapel is dedicated to St John the Baptist (Johannes der Täufer).