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.
William Shakespeare in Weimar
Walking through Ilm Park (Park an der Ilm), I came across this monument to William Shakespeare. What a surprise. I knew that Weimar is famous for Goethe, Schiller, and Herder. What is the link to Shakespeare? In fact, Goethe played a role in this question.
Ankeruhr in Vienna
This clock shows a different historical figure in Austrian history every hour. You find the Ankeruhr in a skyway between two buildings at the “Hoher Markt” Square (1. District).
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”.
Manhole cover in Leipzig
The manhole cover of Leipzig show its city arms. Similar to the city arms of Dresden, the emblem combines the Meissen Lion and the Landsberg Pales. The depiction looks pretty beautiful as it displays the complete heraldic achievement.
Windmill in Retz
There are only two windmills still working in Austria. One of them stands in the city of Retz. You find his place in the wine-growing area of Weinviertel.
Sümeg Castle in Hungary
Sümeg Castle (Sümeg Vár) is considered one of the most well-preserved Hungarian fortresses. It was built in the mid or late 13th century by Béla IV of Hungary. Today, the castle on top of a hill high over Sümeg is a venue for tournaments and cultural events.
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.
Ritzensee in Saalfelden
Near the worth-seeing museum of local history at Ritzen Castle (Schloss Ritzen), you find the Ritzensee. It is an artificial lake built in a moory landscape. That way, the lake appears in a unique dark colour.
Český Šternberk Castle in Bohemia
Český Šternberk Castle (Hrad Český Šternberk) is a castle of the mid-13th century and is considered one of the best preserved Gothic Bohemian castles. The castle offers a rare collection of 500+ copper engravings depicting the history of the Thirty Years’ War.
Lindau Lighthouse in Bavaria
The Lindau Lighthouse stands at the port of Lindau, a city in the German state of Bavaria. Opposite the lighthouse, you see a sculpture presenting the Bavarian lion. The port is a starting point for cruises on Lake Constance (Bodensee).
Sundial at Kufstein Fortress
You find this sundial on a building of the Kufstein Fortress. Kufstein is a place in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Remarkably, this sundial shows a large sailing ship in a region which has no coast to the sea.