At Stift Geras (Geras Abbey), I saw an exhibition about local fire brigades. One exhibit was this steam-powered fire pump dating back to 1911. The pump served in the fire brigade of the Austrian city of Horn.
Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava
This pic shows a view of the Grassalkovich Palace (Grasalkovičov palác) in Bratislava, taken from a nearby park. Today, this building forms the residence of the Slovakian president. A transparent wall allows visitors to catch pictures like this one.
Graz Castle in Styria
The construction of Graz Castle (Grazer Burg) started in 1438 by Duke Friedrich V. The pic was taken from the Burggarten, a hidden park just outside the old walls of Graz. The castle offers several intriguing elements, e.g. engravings showing the motto A.E.I.O.U.
Astronomical clock in Brno
Even though many people call this an astronomical clock, it is just a clock. The clock refers to an episode of the Thirty Years War when the people of Brno ended a siege by pretending a wrong time of day.
Ruhrtriennale in Bochum
The Ruhrtriennale is an annual music and arts festival in the Ruhr area of Germany. You find its venues in industrial heritage sites like the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum (Picture), the Zeche Zollverein, and the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord.
Ungartor in Friedberg
The walls of Friedberg were built with money from the ransom for Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart). The gate depicted above is a reconstruction. It is known as Ungartor.
Cathedral of Udine
This photo shows the Cathedral of Udine (Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata) in the light of the noonday sun. Inside, you find works created by Giambattista Tiepolo. Another good place to learn more about this artist is the Diocesan Museum of Udine.
Talent 2 in Halle (Saale)
The Talent 2 is a multiple-unit railcar manufactured by Bombardier Transportation. The first trains have been operating since 2008. Its particular cab design led to the German nickname Hamsterbacke (hamster cheek). The depicted train runs for the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland.
Monument to Mozart in Vienna
This monument to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart stands in the Burggarten in Vienna. The Burggarten is a public park at the rear of the New Hofburg (Neue Hofburg). The monument, made of Laas marble, was created by Viktor Oskar Tilgner.
Traditional hayrack in Rogatec
This traditional Slovenian hayrack (Kozolec) is an exhibit at the open-air museum in Rogatec. For fans of these sorts of hayracks, there is also a specialized museum in Šentrupert, generally known as the “Land of Hayracks”.
Schloss Celle in Celle
Schloss Celle in Lower Saxony blends Renaissance and Baroque styles, evolving from a 13th-century fortress into a Brunswick-Lüneburg residence. Visitors can explore the Residenzmuseum, chapel, and theatre, reflecting over 700 years of cultural history.
Heidentor in Carnuntum
On a train journey from Vienna to Carntuntum-Petronell, travellers have this photo of an ancient Roman monument. The structure is part of the archaeology park Carnuntum. Local people call this monument Heidentor (Pagans’ Gate).