This fresco with a sundial is located on a wall of the Old Salzburg University. Its creator was Georg Jung (1899-1957). The depictions refer to the four faculties of that university in 1622.
Centurione I (1987) in Bamberg
Polish artist Igor Mitoraj created this sculpture named Centurione I in 1987. It stands near the Old Town Hall on the Lower Bridge in Bamberg. In the background, you see Michelsberg Abbey.
Neuhaus Castle in Stubenberg
Neuhaus Castle (Burg Neuhaus) stands in a forest near the Styrian place of Stubenberg am See. The owner offers tower apartments for holidays near Stubenberg Lake.
Nordkirchen Castle in Westphalia
Nordkirchen Castle (Schloss Nordkirchen) is the largest palace with a moat in the region of Westphalia. The present palace, also known as “Versailles of Westphalia”, dates back to the 18th century.
Museum der Moderne in Salzburg
While walking through Salzburg, I took this photo of the Museum der Moderne (Museum of Contemporary Art) high over the city on top of the Mönchsberg. The castle-like building next to the museum is a water tower.
Goliathhaus in Regensburg
The painting on the Goliath House (Goliathhaus) in Regensburg illustrates the legend of David and Goliath. The mural was created by Melchior Bocksberger in the year 1573.
Monument to Sisi in Vienna
This monument to Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria stands in the Volksgarten in the 1st district of Vienna. Friedrich Ohmann designed the monument. Hans Bitterlich created the statue.
Kromsdorf Palace in Thuringia
Cycling the Ilm Valley Cycle Path you may visit the Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace. Visiting the castle grounds you will be awarded with 64 stone busts decorating the garden wall. There meaning is still disputed.
Horseshoe Tower in Tulln
The Horseshoe Tower (Hufeisenturm) in Tulln remains from the ancient military camp Comagena. The Roman name originated from an equestrian unit descending from the region of Commagena.
Gasometer in Oberhausen
The Gasometer in Oberhausen is the largest disc-type gasholder in Europe. Today, it serves as an exhibition hall. Visitors enjoy an excellent view after reaching the top by an elevator or a staircase outside the building.
Old sign about heavy wagons
On my walk through Vienna, I came across this sign dating back to 1912. It asks horsemen of heavy horse-drawn wagons to walk next to the horses or to send an accompanying person ahead to warn the pedestrians.
Renaissance portal in Stralsund
This Renaissance portal, dating back to 1568, can be found at Jacobiturmstraße 32 in the German World Heritage Site of Stralsund. The three terracotta panels are considered to have been created by sculptor Statius von Düren.