Monument to Archduke Charles

Monument to Archduke Charles in Vienna, Austria

This equestrian statue was erected in 1860 to commemorate Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen. The most intriguing fact about this statue is the horse’s pose. It stands with two legs only on the pedestal. The tail doesn’t support the construction.

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Blaudruckerei Koó

At the Blaudruckerei Koó in Steinberg-Dörfl, Austria

The Blaudruckerei Koó dates back to 1921. It is one of the last businesses in Europe to use the traditional technique of printing fabrics and dyeing them with indigo. Visitors to this company learn about the machines, materials, and patterns used in this technique.

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Regina Pacis in Bonn

Regina Pacis in Bonn, Germany

Wilhelm Rottermondt created this statue of the “Regina Pacis”. In English, this title translates to Our Lady Queen of Peace. You find this sculpture in a niche on the facade of the University of Bonn, also known as Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn.

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Monument to Prince Eugene

Monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy in Vienna, Austria

Anton Dominik Fernkorn created the monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy, located in the centre of Vienna. The military commander, generally known as Prinz Eugen, is also famous for building one of the city’s most important palaces, Schloss Belvedere.

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Oberhaus Fortress in Passau

Veste Oberhaus in Passau, Germany

Visitors experience this view of Oberhaus Fortress (Veste Oberhaus) from the main square in Passau. The fortress itself offers an even more intriguing view: You see the three rivers of Passau in their different colours: Danube (Blue), Inn (Green) and Ilz (Black).

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