Well, what do you think if you suddenly see such a car in the streets of your city? If you think this is a kind of art work you are right. It is an urban intervention made by BijaRi, a group of architects and artists from São Paulo. More…
Tag: Austria
Old lantern in Wiener Neustadt
Fascinating old lantern seen in Wiener Neustadt, a city south of Vienna. I wonder what was the reason for designing this eagle-like bird so ‘plucked’? More…
A pair of griffins in Vienna
A pair of griffins seen at a bollard in Vienna. Though I don’t believe in fabulous creatures, I always love to come across depictions of them on my urban walks.
Pathway for Superman in Graz
On my urban walk through Graz, I came across this manipulated traffic sign. Obviously, someone thought there should be a separate pathway for Superman.
Are these eggs of dinosaurs?
Some artwork in my city Graz. Well, I guess it is artwork. The pieces could also be eggs of dinosaurs. I’ll keep you informed! More…
Railway station Semmering
On my train trips to Vienna I often pass the railway station Semmering. Generally I see the station just from my train window. On a hiking tour I got this different view. Looks misty, doesn’t it? More…
Sundial in Baden bei Wien
A sundial seen in the spa town Baden bei Wien. How would you call the style of the sundial? Art Nouveau? Art Deco? Anything else? More…
The Trojan boot in Friesach
On my walk through Friesach I came across this fun shop sign at the storefront of a shoe shop. It shows a ‘Trojan Boot’ (Der trojanische Stiefel). More…
A typical Carinthian dish: Kasnudeln
Before I joined a guided tour through the oldest city of Carinthia I had a typical dish of Carinthia. Its name is Kasnudeln. This is a thinly rolled noodle dough that is shaped to a pocket filled with quark. In general, it is spiced with mint and chervil.
Posttor (Olsator) in Friesach
On my walk through Friesach I discovered this cute idea to visualize the old gate called Posttor or Olsator in its shape of about 1200 AD. The sign was transparent so I was able to match past and presence. More…
The abandoned railway station of Schlierbach
On my way to Schlierbach Abbey I came across the abandoned railway station of Schlierbach. Austrian railway stations dating back to he monarchy are very typical. One can recognizes them even after 100 year. More…
Parish church of Marchegg, Austria
In 13th century the parish church was planned as huge church having multiple aisles. After some demolitions the church got rebuilt in a much smaller version at the end of 18th century. More…