Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras) offers a chamber of art and curiosities. In this museum, you see a portrait of Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, who is supposed to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula’.
Zámek Slavkov in Moravia
Austria and France signed an armistice in Zámek Slavkov (Slavkov Castle) on Dec 6th, 1805. At that time, the place and the mansion were known by the name Austerlitz. Therefore, French people know the combat as Battle of Austerlitz.
Monument to Eberhard I
This monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg, stands in a court of the Old Palace (Altes Schloss) in Stuttgart. Eberhard (1445-1496) was the first Duke of Württemberg. He was also known as Eberhard im Bart (Eberhard the Bearded).
Ankeruhr in Vienna
This clock shows a different historical figure in Austrian history every hour. You find the Ankeruhr in a skyway between two buildings at the “Hoher Markt” Square (1. District).
Via Serlas in St. Moritz
After leaving your train at St. Moritz Station you may enter the city by the Via Serlas. This is a shopping street with a lot of high-class trade marks. Another fascinating building is the Badrutt’s Palace, a five stars hotel with remarkable facade.
William Shakespeare in Weimar
Walking through Ilm Park (Park an der Ilm), I came across this monument to William Shakespeare. What a surprise. I knew that Weimar is famous for Goethe, Schiller, and Herder. What is the link to Shakespeare? In fact, Goethe played a role in this question.
Windmill in Retz
There are only two windmills still working in Austria. One of them stands in the city of Retz. You find his place in the wine-growing area of Weinviertel.
Sigmundskron Castle in Bolzano
Train riders have this view of Sigmundskron Castle on a rail trip from Bolzano to Merano. The castle saw its first mention in 945. Around 1473, Duke Sigmund the Wealthy converted it into a fortress. Today, it houses a part of the Messner Mountain Museum.
Manhole cover in Leipzig
The manhole cover of Leipzig show its city arms. Similar to the city arms of Dresden, the emblem combines the Meissen Lion and the Landsberg Pales. The depiction looks pretty beautiful as it displays the complete heraldic achievement.
Sundial at Kufstein Fortress
You find this sundial on a building of the Kufstein Fortress. Kufstein is a place in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Remarkably, this sundial shows a large sailing ship in a region which has no coast to the sea.
Royal Palace of Visegrád
King Charles I of Hungary commissioned the first Royal House in the 14th century. In the 15th century, Matthias Corvinus renewed the palace in late Gothic style. After the Ottoman siege in 1544, the building fell into ruins. Its excavation began in 1934.
Dominican Island in Constance
The former monastery of the Dominicans situated on the tiny Dominican Island in front of Constance (Konstanz) accommodates a hotel now. Guests of this hotel and its restaurant have the chance to walk along this nicely painted cloister.