This statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is located at a building named Eheschmiedhaus. The buildings is dating back to 13th century, the sculpture was created in the first half of 18th century. Love the flying angel above his head.
Pharmacy in Uherské Hradiště
Friends of fabulous facades find this pharmacy on the market square of Uherské Hradiště, a town in the Moravian part of Czechia. The recent Renaissance facade dates back to the 19th century and covers two combined buildings.
Marienburg Castle near Pattensen
Marienburg Castle (Schloss Marienburg) saw its completion in 1867 and was a birthday present by King George V of Hanover to his wife, Marie of Saxe-Altenburg. You find the Gothic revival castle 20 km south of Hanover.
Wiesberg Castle in Tobadill
Wiesberg Castle (Schloss Wiesberg) stands next to the Trisanna railway bridge in the Austrian state of Tyrol. This bridge spanning the Trisanna Gorge became famous in 1964 for being replaced by a newer one within a few hours.
City wall of Třeboň
The old town wall of Třeboň offers this romantic view. The walls saw their construction in the years 1525 – 1527. Another attraction of the city is its marketplace. The buildings lining the square date back to the 16th century as well.
Lockheed Super Constellation
The Lockheed Super Constellation, aka “Super Connie”, formed one of the highlights at the Hamburg Airport Days 2007. The plane was presented by the Swiss-based Super Constellation Flyers Association.
Sator Square in Golling
You find this Sator Square on a facade in Golling an der Salzach. The Sator Square, also known as Rotas-Sator Square, is a word square containing a five-word Latin palindrome.
Roman inscription in Trenčín
From a hotel window in Trenčín, you have this view of an ancient Roman inscription. It is placed on a rock right next to the back of the hotel and became famous for mentioning the presence of Roman troops in that part of Europe.
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
In the vicinity of the Wilhelma Zoo, you find this surprising fodder meadow (Fettwiese). The hay from this wild meadow inside the city of Stuttgart is for the animals of the nearby zoological garden.
Sundial in Prägraten
An elaborate version of a sundial on a chapel in Hinterbichl, a district in Prägraten am Großvenediger. The table provides info on how to calculate the exact time considering the different altitudes of the sun during the year.
Kamerlengo Fortress in Trogir
The fortress of Kamerlengo (Tvrđava Kamerlengo) saw its construction by the Venetians in the 15th century. At that time, it extended existing structures in the old town of Trogir. This town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Skyline of Mainhattan
This photo shows the view of the financial quarter of Frankfurt am Main taken from a bridge named ‘Alte Brücke’. The quarter with the skyscrapers lies near the Main River. Therefore, there is a pun calling this part of the city or even the whole city ‘Mainhattan’.