Laubengasse in Merano

Laubengasse in Merano, Italy

The Laubengasse in Merano saw its construction around 1200 at the request of Meinhard II. Since then, this arcaded alley has been considered the longest lane of its kind in Tyrol. Today, the Merano arcades are widely known for their shopping opportunities.

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Snail shells in a shop in Naumburg (Saale)

Snail shells in a shop in Naumburg (Saale), Germany

This window in Naumburg (Saale) shows works created by an artist. I was impressed by this compilation of snail shells which made me think I’m looking at a showcase in a museum of natural history.

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Lederhaus Schliesselberger in Salzburg

Frescoes at the Lederhaus Schliesselberger in Salzburg, AustriaSince 1422 tanners have been working at the address Lederergasse 5 in Salzburg. At the same address, there is still a shop run by the family Schliesselberger selling goods made of leather. During opening hours you can visit a fascinating detail of Salzburg: In a room on the 1st floor, there are some frescoes probably dating back to the mid of 16th century.

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Shop Designqvist in Vienna

Shop Designqvist in Vienna, Austria

Designqvist was my first big surprise during my shopping trip through Vienna. A whole shop about Scandinavian flatware. My first thought: If one is interested in kitchenware design, visiting the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) and this shop would be an idea.

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Bread store in Nuremberg

Bread store in Nuremberg, Germany

I had known Nuremberg is famous for its Lebkuchen but I was surprised how many sorts of bread this bread store (Feinkost Nikolaus Schwarz) is offering. Amazing how different the outer crusts and the crumbles of each loaf look like. And yes, I always love a good piece of bread. What about you?

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