Castle buffs will find Herrenchiemsee Palace (Schloss Herrenchiemsee) on an island in a Bavarian lake named Chiemsee. The palace, commissioned by King Ludwig II, is also known as the New Palace (Neues Schloss) or Herrenworth Palace (Schloss Herrenwörth).
Pharmacy house sign in Knittelfeld
This house sign was created by two Italian migrant workers and renewed in 1957 by Alfred Kala. You can see it at the town pharmacy in Knittelfeld. I love the combination of lions with a mortar and pestle.
St Daniel’s Church in Štanjel
St Daniel’s Church in Štanjel (Italian: San Daniele del Carso) saw its construction in the 15th century. At that time, it served as the burial vault of the Counts of Cobenzl. The eye-catching church steeple dates back to 1609.
Lohnhalle at Zeche Zollern
The Lohnhalle is an intriguing building at the colliery Zeche Zollern in Dortmund. It looks like a station hall with several cashier’s desks inside. The miners were paid their wages in this hall.
Coat of arms in Graz
The coat of arms above the gate of the Styrian Armory raises questions. It looks like a Styrian Panther mixed with the detail of a Graz Panther. The red horns make it Styrian. The crown, on the other hand, makes it look like a Graz coat of arms.
High speed train Frecciargento
At the Central Station Bolzano, the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento is waiting for the start of its journey. It will reach Roma within 5 hours, running with a top speed of 160 mph.
Haus Metternich in Coblenz
Statesman Klemens von Metternich was born on 15 May 1773 in Coblenz (Koblenz). His birthplace is generally known as Haus Metternich or Metternicher Hof. The building was built in 1674 and burned down in 1944. The reconstruction took place in 1976.
Madonnenschlössel in Bernstein
The Madonnenschlössel was built in 1923 by Mayor Georg Gyömörei. It was the residence of him and his wife, the sister of Count Almasy. Today, it serves as a budget-friendly accommodation for hikers and bikers and as a venue.
Roman walls in Ljubljana
The ancient Roman name of Ljubljana was Emona. Today, one can still see some Roman elements in the city. E.g. this redesign of a part of the Roman town walls was created by architect Jože Plečnik.
Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale)
The Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale) shows the history of the Beatles from the foundation of the band in 1960 up to their break in 1970. It also displays material about their solo careers after 1970. You find the museum in a Baroque building dating back to 1708.
Peacock at Schloss Eggenberg
Visitors of Schloss Eggenberg find a bunch of peacocks on the castle grounds. Sometimes, one of these colourful animals blocks your way. In this pic, a peacock uses the path up to the rose mound to spread its feathers.
Rhine Falls in Switzerland
Near Schaffhausen, you see the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall). The view above can be taken using the Eglisau-Neuhausen Railway Line. Another chance is taking the railroad Winterthur-Schaffhausen (Rheinfallbahn), crossing the Rhine via that bridge on the left.