At first glance, the Carnuntinum Roman Museum in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg looks like a villa rustica. In fact, it was only opened in 1904. It houses artefacts from the Roman town of Carnuntum and is considered the biggest Roman museum in Austria.
RhB ABe 8/12 “Allegra” in Chur
This RhB ABe 8/12 “Allegra”, standing at Chur Railways Station, is ready to climb up the steep railroad to Arosa. Operating as a tramway in the streets of Chur, it turns into a mountain railway later.
Manhole cover in Berlin
This manhole cover in Berlin displays a compilation of the main sights in the German capital. I’m surprised that the new Federal Chancellery Building (2001) is a member of this group of Berlin attractions.
Schloss Hof in Marchfeld
Schloss Hof is the largest castle of the five Marchfeld Palaces between Vienna and Bratislava. Two famous owners – Prince Eugene of Savoy and Empress Maria Therese – transformed it into a Baroque gem with a French garden stretched onto seven terraces.
Roman inscription in Trenčín
From a hotel window in Trenčín, you have this view of an ancient Roman inscription. It is placed on a rock right next to the back of the hotel and became famous for mentioning the presence of Roman troops in that part of Europe.
Donkey Fountain in Halle (Saale)
The Donkey Fountain (Eselsbrunnen) on the Old Market (Alter Markt) in Halle (Saale) dates back to 1913. Its motiv – a man with a donkey walks over a rug of roses – refers to an old but fun legend. The story goes back to the time of Emperor Otto I.
Testudo Formation in Carnuntum
Probably the most iconic Roman military tactic is the tortoise (testudo) formation. At least, if you are a fan of the Asterix comic album series. In this part of a show at a Carnuntum festival, a reenactment group presents how such a formation develops.
Kamerlengo Fortress in Trogir
The fortress of Kamerlengo (Tvrđava Kamerlengo) saw its construction by the Venetians in the 15th century. At that time, it extended existing structures in the old town of Trogir. This town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Procession of Princes
The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) is a 102-meter-long mural in Dresden. It is applied to 23,000 Meissen porcelain tiles and displays portraits of 35 members of the House of Wettin. These people formed the rulers of Saxony between 1127 and 1904.
Oryxes in Salzburg Zoo
This pic of two struggling oryxes is a snapshot taken on a walk through the Salzburg Zoo. You’ll find this zoo next to Hellbrunn Castle in the south of Salzburg city. Its location is next to a rock landscape. So, visitors see the wild animals in a rugged setting.
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.
Seehas Railway in Konstanz
The Seehas Railway is a rail link between Konstanz (Constance) and Engen. The name doesn’t derive from the existing fish Seehase (lumpsucker) but from a fabulous creature supposed to live in the western part of the Bodensee (Lake Constance).