The Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg) saw its construction in the 17th century. In the background, you find the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. Interesting detail: From the Cathedral Museum (Dommuseum), you see the nave from above.
Gate of Holy Mother in Jihlava
The Gate of Holy Mother (Brána Matky Boží) is the only one preserved from five medieval town portals in Jihlava. Its remarkable Renaissance crest was an add-on from 1564. Inside the gate, you’ll find an exhibition about the history of the Jihlava Fortress.
“Arschbombe” in Kassel
After leaving Kassel Central Station, you may see this odd diving platform on a hotel roof. The explanation for this strange view: It’s a piece of public art. The title of the artwork is “Arschbombe”. Its creator was Ralph Raabe.
Swiss Gate in Vienna
The Swiss Gate (Schweizertor) leads to the oldest part of the Hofburg. Behind this gate, you find the entrance to the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer). The treasury houses crowns and jewels full of history, e.g. the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
Knin Fortress in Croatia
Knin Fortress is considered the second-largest fortress in Croatia. Its construction started in the 9th century. Today, you see it in a state brought up in the 17th and 18th centuries. In one of its buildings, you find the Knin Museum.
Regensburg Coat of Arms
On my way from the railway station to the centre of Regensburg, I discovered the city’s emblem at an oriel window: Two white keys in a red field. The keys are the attribute of Saint Peter, the patron of Regensburg Cathedral.
Monument to Archduke Charles
This equestrian statue was erected in 1860 to commemorate Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen. The most intriguing fact about this statue is the horse’s pose. It stands with two legs only on the pedestal. The tail doesn’t support the construction.
Budapest Keleti Station
The Budapest Keleti pályaudvar railway station (abbreviated as Keleti pu) is the most important of the three major international stations in Budapest. It was built between 1881 and 1884 by János Feketeházy (railway engineer) and Gyula Rochlitz (architect).
Roman Harbour Road in Cologne
Near the Roman Museum, pedestrians see this reconstruction of an ancient street. The lane is known as Harbour Road, though it doesn’t lead to a port anymore. It isn’t an exact reconstruction of the former street, but the basalt stones are from Roman times.
Blaudruckerei Koó
The Blaudruckerei Koó dates back to 1921. It is one of the last businesses in Europe to use the traditional technique of printing fabrics and dyeing them with indigo. Visitors to this company learn about the machines, materials, and patterns used in this technique.
Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana
The Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most), finished at the beginning of the 20th century, shows elements of the Viennese Secession. The Viennese factory A. M. Beschorner created the dragons.
Regina Pacis in Bonn
Wilhelm Rottermondt created this statue of the “Regina Pacis”. In English, this title translates to Our Lady Queen of Peace. You find this sculpture in a niche on the facade of the University of Bonn, also known as Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn.