On the 9th day of my InterRail trip I walked through Merano in Italy and came across this sundial. I was impressed how many elements and codes are compiled in this depiction. For example one can see the motto of Friedrich III. (AEIOU) as well as a skull with an hour glass on top of it. Which remarkable elements do you see in this sundial?
Category: Sundials
Sundial near Mozartplatz in Salzburg
This sundial is situated on a former tower of Salzburg between Mozartplatz and Rudolfskai. The tower is a remnant of the city walls of Salzburg.
Sundial in Mödling
A sundial dating back to the 16th century seen at the walls of a pharmacy in Mödling. More…
Sundial in Golling / Salzach
A sundial seen at an old inn located in a city called Golling an der Salzach. The saying in the right bottom corner tells that this clock is not counting the cloudy hours which is actually a pun. More..,
Sundial in Baden bei Wien
A sundial seen in the spa town Baden bei Wien. How would you call the style of the sundial? Art Nouveau? Art Deco? Anything else? More…
Sundial at Obermurau Castle in Murau
Sundial at Obermurau Castle (Schloss Obermurau) in Murau, a city in the Austrian state of Styria. More…
Sundial in Traunkirchen
After visiting an exhibition in Traunkirchen I took this photo of a sundial at the walls of a former convent. More…
Sundials in Svätý Jur
These sundials in Svätý Jur were the first ones I have ever seen, which were built around a corner. More…
Sundial in Kufstein
Sundial in Kufstein, a city in the Austrian state Tyrol. In the upper part one can read a saying: ‘I only show the sunny hours, the gloomy and dark ones I conceal’. I am especially impressed by the fact, that this sundial located in the Austrian mountains is showing a big sailing ship in the background. More…