The former aircraft manufacturing company Heinkel produced the Heinkel Kabine from 1956 to 1958. It is an example of how the German aircraft industry dealt with the prohibition of manufacturing planes after WWII.
Tag: Constance
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.
Three-headed peacock in Constance
In the streets of Constance (Konstanz), you may see this depiction of a three-headed peacock. Each head wore a tiara. What is the meaning of this strange combination? It is an allusion to the Three Popes Controversy.
Seehas Railway in Konstanz
The Seehas Railway is a rail link between Konstanz (Constance) 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 the Bodensee (Lake Constance).
Council Building in Constance
In this building, Pope Martin V saw its election in 1417. This event was significant during the Council of Constance (1414-1418). The name of this building still reminds us of this event: Council Building (Konzilgebäude).
Otto-Moericke-Turm in Constance
While crossing Lake Constance from Meersburg to Constance by boat I took this photo of a conspicuous white coloured tower named Otto-Moericke-Turm. It is a former water tower which houses a youth hostel now. A fine address if one would like to stay at something special.
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.