At the Central Station Bolzano, the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento is waiting for the start of its journey. It will reach Roma within 5 hours, running with a top speed of 160 mph.
New town hall of Hanover
The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) of Hanover (Hannover) saw its construction during the era of Wilhelm II in an eclectic style. It opened in 1913. The observation deck in the dome is accessible via a remarkable elevator.
Hochosterwitz Castle
Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz) stands on a 170-metre-high Dolomite rock near St. Georgen am Längsee. In earlier times, no less than 14 gates protected the castle top from intruders.
Deutsches Bergbau-Museum
The Deutsche Bergbau-Museum (German Mining Museum) consists of a show mine and a collection of exhibits regarding mining. The photo above was taken at the elevator, bringing visitors down to the show mine.
Lapidarium at Seggau Castle
This wall of Seggau Castle (Schloss Seggau) near Leibnitz is a heaven for friends of Roman history. You find there an extensive lapidarium with ancient tombstones. More artefacts are shown at the Roman museum in Wagna nearby.
Reichenau Abbey in Germany
Reichenau Abbey was founded in 724 by Saint Pirmin. Later, the abbey became famous for the Reichenau School, producing lavishly illuminated manuscripts during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.
Open Air Museum Gerersdorf
The Open Air Museum Gerersdorf near Güssing portrays the Pannonian way of living in the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition, its central building serves as a venue for art exhibitions on a regular base.
Heinkel Kabine in Constance
The former aircraft manufacturing company Heinkel produced the Heinkel Kabine from 1956 to 1958. It is an example of how the German aircraft industry dealt with the prohibition of manufacturing planes after WWII.
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.
“Die Sendung mit der Maus” in Erfurt
Memories! For many children in Germany and Austria, these wise guys were stars of the TV series Die Sendung mit der Maus (The Show with the Mouse). On your urban walk through Erfurt, you will find several heroes of German children’s TV series.
Sundial in Bruck an der Mur
This sundial shows two depictions of Bruck an der Mur, a city in the Austrian state of Styria. In the upper part of the mural, you see Landskron Castle and the former town walls.
Manhole cover in Prague
A sewer cover sometimes displays a building nearby. This manhole cover at Prague Main Railway Station gives an impression of the Art Nouveau entrance hall of the station.