The Horseshoe Tower (Hufeisenturm) in Tulln remains from the ancient military camp Comagena. The Roman name originated from an equestrian unit descending from the region of Commagena.
Laubengasse in Merano
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.
Goliathhaus in Regensburg
The painting on the Goliath House (Goliathhaus) in Regensburg illustrates the legend of David and Goliath. The mural was created by Melchior Bocksberger in the year 1573.
Old sign about heavy wagons
On my walk through Vienna, I came across this sign dating back to 1912. It asks horsemen of heavy horse-drawn wagons to walk next to the horses or to send an accompanying person ahead to warn the pedestrians.
Holy Trinity Church in Hrastovlje
The Holy Trinity Church (cerkev sv. Trojice) in Hrastovlje formed a fortified church earlier. Today, it offers an outstanding range of frescoes inside. The depictions show both biblical events and a dance macabre.
Kromsdorf Palace in Thuringia
Cycling the Ilm Valley Cycle Path you may visit the Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace. Visiting the castle grounds you will be awarded with 64 stone busts decorating the garden wall. There meaning is still disputed.
Museum of Celts in Hallein
The Museum of Celts (Keltenmuseum) in Hallein describes the Celtic history in the area of the Austrian state of Salzburg. Another part of the museum tells the story of the salt mines in the region of Salzburg.
Sculpture L’Ange Protecteur
Walking through Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich Central Station), I came across this public art created by Niki de Saint Phalle. The sculpture, dating back to 1997, is titled L’Ange Protecteur. That literally means Guardian Angel.
Gasometer in Oberhausen
The Gasometer in Oberhausen is the largest disc-type gasholder in Europe. Today, it serves as an exhibition hall. Visitors enjoy an excellent view after reaching the top by an elevator or a staircase outside the building.
St Martin’s Church in Lanzendorf
St. Martin is a Roman Catholic church in the Lanzendorf district of Böheimkirchen. First documented in 1248, the church has preserved its Romanesque architecture, standing prominently in an open field visible to travellers on the historic Westbahn railroad.
Gorsium Archaeological Park (Tác)
The Gorsium Archaeological Park near Tác tells about life in this region during the ancient age. The Roman influence started here with a fort protecting a road junction and a ford of the Sarviz River in the middle of the 1st century.
Renaissance portal in Stralsund
This Renaissance portal, dating back to 1568, can be found at Jacobiturmstraße 32 in the German World Heritage Site of Stralsund. The three terracotta panels are considered to have been created by sculptor Statius von Düren.