At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).
Category: Urban Walks
Smithery at a post office in Udine
I saw this window at a post office in the old part of Udine. I just love this kind of smithery. You?
Old advertising column in Wiener Neustadt
Detail of an old advertising column seen in Wiener Neustadt. In German we call them Litfaßsäulen. Are there any old ones in your city too?
Sunset silhouette of a lonesome rider in Vienna
After visiting the Silver Collection at the Wiener Hofburg I came across this statue which reminded me of a lonesome horseman riding into the sunset.
Candles for Václav Havel
4 days before my visit in Brno the essayist and politician Václav Havel died. Many places in the city were covered with candles, photos, letters and even drawings. It’s impressive to see that a person has found its place in the hearts of the people, isn’t it? It reminds me of we all should do something to find our place in someones heart.
Loudspeaker in Bratislava
This speaker near Bratislava’s central station reminds me that I used to see many of them on my travels through small Czech and Slovakian towns. They were positioned at regular intervals and seemed to be able to provide a whole village with information.
Strolling around a railway station
Generally tourists tend to leave a railway station as quick as they can. They hurry down to the metro or they are looking for a cheap bus or a quick taxi in order to get to their hotel. Well, why should we stay at a railway station and its surrounding for a longer time? More…
Strange vehicles in Budapest
During my short walk around the railway station Keleti Pu I came across strange vehicles like this one at two different places. I wonder what the story of these vehicles is? More…
Traffic lights in Maribor
I was very impressed by these traffic lights which counted down the seconds I have to wait for green light. Later the same numbers told me how much time I’d have to cross the street. I haven’t seen this before but I love this idea. More…
Old lantern in Wiener Neustadt
Fascinating old lantern seen in Wiener Neustadt, a city south of Vienna. I wonder what was the reason for designing this eagle-like bird so ‘plucked’? More…
Red box for finds in Vienna
Interesting! If one finds anything (not that valuable) in the streets of Vienna one doesn’t have to go to the lost property office. One can drop it in one of these red boxes I came across here.
Inner yard in Salzburg
One of the numerous inner yards called ‘Durchhäuser‘ in the old part of Salzburg. More…