Decoration at the city council hall of Überlingen, which hasn’t been altered since 1494. The hall is decorated with a cycle of limewood figures carved by master Jakob Ruß.
Tag: Baden-Württemberg
Seehas Railway in Constance
The ‘Seehas’ is a rail link between Constance (Konstanz) and Engen. The name doesn’t derive from the existing fish ‘Seehase‘ (lumpsucker), but from a fabulous creature supposed to live in the western part of Lake Constance. People there believe the ‘Seehas’ is a hybrid of a rabbit and a fish.
Windegg Mansion in Reichenau
Windegg Mansion (Schloss Windegg) also known as the ‘Bürgle‘ was founded in the 14th century as a guesthouse for a nearby abbey. There is a rumour that Pope Martin V stayed here for some time after his election in 1417 at the Council of Constance.
Imperia in Constance
The statue of Imperia is placed at the port of Constance (Konstanz) It reminds of the Council of Constance in the years 1414-1418.
Municipal Library in Stuttgart
Have a look inside the municipal library (Stadtbibliothek) of Stuttgart. The library situated at the Mailänder Platz was planned by the Korean architect Eun Young Yi. I especially love the patterns of all these books inside the library.
Maypole in Schorndorf
A maypole in the town square of Schorndorf. The signs placed at the maypole represents different industries working in the city. Are there similar maypoles in your region?
Floral decoration in Schorndorf
On my way to the birthplace of Gottlieb Daimler in Schorndorf, I came across this beautiful floral decoration.
Dual-gauge railway in Karlsruhe
Interesting detail in the streets of Karlsruhe: The remains of a former dual-gauge railway which used three rails. More…
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
This was a big surprise for me on my urban walk through Stuttgart. A fodder meadow (Fettwiese) inside the city. I was told the hay from this meadow is used in a nearby zoo named Wilhelma.
Gargoyle at a chapel in Karlsruhe
This gargoyle seen at a sepulchral chapel in Karlsruhe reminded me a bit of a scene of the movie ‘Alien’. More…
Schloss Favorite in Ludwigsburg
Schloss Favorite is a Baroque maison de plaisance and hunting lodge located north of Schloss Ludwigsburg. 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.