Photo of Michelsberg Abbey in Bamberg taken from the grounds of the New Residence (Neue Residenz). More…
Roman fort Divitia in Cologne
In Cologne (Köln) there are still remains of a Roman fort to see. Actually the name of the district Köln-Deutz is deriving from the name of this fort called Divitia. During Roman times this fort guarded the big Rhine bridge connecting the Germanic side of the river with the Roman town Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. More…
Ulm Minster in Ulm
Though Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster) is built in Gothic style it wasn’t finished before 1890. With its steeple measuring 161.5 metres, it is the tallest church in the world. Visitors are allowed to climb up to a height of 143 m.
Dovecote in Tübingen
A dovecote seen in Tübingen, Germany. More…
Roman sewer in Cologne
Below the ‘Spanische Bau’ in Cologne there are the remains of the former Roman Praetorium. Right next to this there is also the entrance to a Roman sewer which is still accessible. More…
Montfort Castle in Langenargen
Montfort Castle (Schloss Montfort) is a lakeside palace next to Lake Constance (Bodensee). It was built for King William I of Württemberg in 1867. I took this photo on a boat trip from Lindau to Friedrichshafen and was especially impressed by the Moorish architecture of the palace. More…
Franciscan Church in Graz
Two beauties of Graz: The landmark of Graz named Uhrturm in the background and the Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche) in the foreground. The church is part of the oldest monastery in the city. Sometimes I am using the hidden cloister for relaxing from the hurly-burly of the shopping streets in Graz.
Graz
Graz is the capital city of the Austrian state of Styria. The historic centre and Eggenberg Palace are inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. In 2003, Graz became worldwide known as the European Capital of Culture.