Windegg Mansion (Schloss Windegg), also known as the ‘Bürgle‘, was founded in the 14th century as a guesthouse for a nearby abbey. There is a rumour that Pope Martin V stayed here for some time after his election in 1417 at the Council of Constance.
Mozartsteg in Salzburg
The Mozartsteg in Salzburg is a footbridge named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It saw its construction in 1903 as a toll bridge. The toll booth still exists and houses a small shop now.
Porta Terraferma in Zadar
Visitors often enter the Croatian town of Zadar through the Porta Terraferma. The gate was created in 1543 based on a design by Michele Sanmicheli. At that time, it served to defend the Venetian port city.
Hotel ‘Speicher am Ziegelsee’
Visitors find the Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee in a former granary dating back to 1939. The edifice is situated next to a lake named Ziegelsee, which is why guests can reach the hotel by boat. The sign HOTEL SPEICHER is the name board of the boat station.
Kunsthaus in Graz
The Kunsthaus, dating back to 2003, shows exhibitions of contemporary art. Because of its architecture, it is generally known as the “Friendly Alien”. The form of an irregular bubble offers the possibility to enjoy bulky sculptures in an appropriate space.
Imperia in Constance
The statue of Imperia is placed at the port of Konstanz (Constance). It reminds us of the Konzil von Kostanz (Council of Constance) in the years 1414-1418. The rotating statue serves as a prominent landmark for passengers of ships on Bodensee (Lake Constance).
3 architectural periods in Vienna
The pic shows three architectural periods in Vienna. In the foreground, you see Baroque walls. The background forms an air defence tower of WW II and the chimney of a garbage incineration plant (1992) designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Manhole cover in Erfurt
The manhole covers of Erfurt show the city’s arms. The local coat of arms reminds us of the Mainzer Rad (Wheel of Mainz). Is there a reason for this similarity? The chronicle of Erfurt tells the answer to this question.
Biker tunnel in Klammstein
Below Klammstein Castle (Burg Klammstein) in Dorfgastein, you’ll find a tunnel for bikers and walkers. The structure is part of a cycle route along the Gastein Valley (Gasteinertal), which connects places like Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
Sieben stolze Schwestern
This sculpture in Rostock City, named Sieben stolze Schwestern küsst das eine Meer (Seven proud sisters are kissed by one sea), dates back to the German Democratic Republic (GDR). At that time, it portrayed the seven countries surrounding the Baltic Sea.
Arms of Fuschl am See
Fuschl am See in the Austrian region of Flachau is known for a lake which provided the court of the Archbishops in Salzburg with fresh fish. Its coat of arms display two trees and a fish.
Barfüsser Church in Erfurt
During a stay at an IBIS hotel in Erfurt, I had this view from my room: It shows the ruins of the Barfüsserkirche, a church named after an order of the Franciscan (Barfüsser). A bombing raid destroyed the building in 1944.