After walking through the Templar Museum at Lockenhaus Castle, you should also visit this mysterious room. It is supposed to have been a sacred site of the Templars. Other voices say it was just a cistern.
Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava
This pic shows a view of the Grassalkovich Palace (Grasalkovičov palác) in Bratislava, taken from a nearby park. Today, this building forms the residence of the Slovakian president. A transparent wall allows visitors to catch pictures like this one.
Manhole cover in Rostock
The manhole covers in Rostock display the coat of arms of the city. The coat of arms dating back to 1367 depicts a golden griffin of a blue field (representing the former princes of Rostock) with bars of silver and red (the colours of the Hanseatic League).
Lake Zell in Pinzgau
Right next to the railway station of Zell am See, you have this view of the Zeller See (Lake Zell) and the mountains nearby. Though the lake is large, it completely freezes in winter and is used for winter sports.
Astronomical clock in Brno
Even though many people call this an astronomical clock, it is just a clock. The clock refers to an episode of the Thirty Years War when the people of Brno ended a siege by pretending a wrong time of day.
Neuhaus Palace in Paderborn
Schloss Neuhaus in Paderborn is a palace in the style of Weser Renaissance. The adjoined park formed the venue of a State Garden Show in 1994. As a result, visitors experience a relaxing walk on still splendid castle grounds.
21er Haus in Vienna
This exhibition hall for contemporary art stands near the Wiener Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station). First, it was named 20er Haus. After its remodelling from 2009 to 2011, its name changed to 21er Haus, reflecting the new century.
Cathedral of Udine
This photo shows the Cathedral of Udine (Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata) in the light of the noonday sun. Inside, you find works created by Giambattista Tiepolo. Another good place to learn more about this artist is the Diocesan Museum of Udine.
Hohenzollern Castle Heiligendamm
Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm is more a guest residence than a castle. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned the building to accommodate his noble guests. It saw its completion in the 1840s.
Tramcar GM 100 in Gmunden
There is still a tramway running in the Austrian city of Gmunden. One of the tramcars is even moren than 100 years old. On several days a year this GM 100 dating back to 1898 is on your service.
Traditional hayrack in Rogatec
This traditional Slovenian hayrack (Kozolec) is an exhibit at the open-air museum in Rogatec. For fans of these sorts of hayracks, there is also a specialized museum in Šentrupert, generally known as the “Land of Hayracks”.
Cathedral of Halle (Saale)
The church was constructed by the mendicant order of the Franciscans. That explains why there is no tower. Even though it isn’t a real cathedral, the people of Halle still call it a Dom (Cathedral).