The Palais Fürstenberg, located on the Grünangergasse, was finished by Antonio Beduzzi from Bologna in 1720. I was especially impressed by those sculptures of two classy dogs who guarded the palace portal.
Tag: Austria
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Akademie der Bildenden Künste Wien) offers a collection of old masters worth a visit. Looking up to the highest floor of the building you will discover fine wall paintings below the roof.
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, with its remarkable tower, is part of the oldest monastery in the city.
Deutschkreutz Castle in Burgenland
Deutschkreutz Castle (Schloss Deutschkreutz) was the home of Anton Lehmden for many years. He was member of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism and gave painting classes in the rooms of this castle.
Sundial at Zeugwartstöckl
The Zeugwartstöckl in Salzburg is the surviving guardhouse of the demolished Michaelstor (Michael Gate). It stands between Mozartplatz and Rudolfskai. Salzburg visitors see this sundial, dating back to 1628, on the facade facing Mozartplatz.
Man with nacked bottom
You find this peculiar detail at Schallaburg Castle (Schallaburg): A sculpture of a man showing his bottom. Such sculptures served as a defence against harm and evil spirits. Together with the Dog Lady, it is one of the most fascinating sculptures in this palace.
Facade of the Vorarlberg Museum
The facade of the Vorarlberg Museum in Bregenz is decorated with 16,656 concrete blossoms. The blossoms were formed by the bottoms of simple PET bottles. But this is not the only architectural peculiarity of this museum in the Vorarlberg capital.
Piber Castle in Köflach
Piber Castle (Schloss Piber) is a palace in the Austrian state of Styria. It stands next to the Federal Stud Piber. This stud is known for breeding the famous Lipizzaner stallions you see at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
Maria Straßengel Church
The pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel stands in Judendorf-Straßengel, a site in the Austrian municipality of Gratwein-Straßengel. A famous exhibit in this church is a fir root in the shape of a crucifix. Visitors can see this piece on request only.
Dürnstein Castle in Wachau Valley
Hikers get this view of Dürnstein Castle (Burgruine Dürnstein) after taking the trail up from Dürnstein. Legend says Richard I of England, aka King Lionheart, was imprisoned here for a short period. Several info boards inform about this story next to the castle walls.
Saint John of Nepomuk
This statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is located at a building named Eheschmiedhaus. The buildings is dating back to 13th century, the sculpture was created in the first half of 18th century. Love the flying angel above his head.
Wiesberg Castle in Tobadill
Wiesberg Castle (Schloss Wiesberg) stands next to the Trisanna railway bridge in the Austrian state of Tyrol. This bridge spanning the Trisanna Gorge became famous in 1964 for being replaced by a newer one within a few hours.