Roofscape of Regensburg

Roof landscape of Regensburg, Germany

This is a view of the Bavarian city of Regensburg taken from the steeple of the Holy Trinity Church (Dreieinigkeitskirche). Regensburg is known for several family towers (Geschlechtertürme), similar to those in San Gimignano, Italy.

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Ottoneum in Kassel

Ottoneum in Kassel, Germany

A museum with intriguing architecture forms the Museum of Natural History known as Ottoneum. Inside, it offers goodies like a Xylotheque and the Ratzenberger Herbarium. Another attraction is the Goethe Elephant Skeleton.

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Monument to Prince Eugene

Monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy in Vienna, Austria

Anton Dominik Fernkorn created the monument to Prince Eugene of Savoy, located in the centre of Vienna. The military commander, generally known as Prinz Eugen, is also famous for building one of the city’s most important palaces, Schloss Belvedere.

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Chiemsee Railway in Prien

Chiemsee Railway in Prien, Germany

The Chiemsee Railway (Chiemseebahn) was opened in 1887. Though it doesn’t exactly meet the definition of a tramway, it is considered the oldest steam tramway in the world still in use. It connects Prien Railway Station with Prien Port on the Chiemsee.

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Roman Museum in Wagna

Roman museum in Wagna, Austria

The Roman Museum of Wagna is located right above the remains of the former Roman settlement Flavia Solva. Thus, you can simultaneously look at the ancient walls below your feet and some Roman pieces that have been found there.

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Airship above Meersburg

Airship above Meersburg, Germany

Sometimes, you see a modern airship high over the region of Lake Constance. For example, this pic shows such a piece about Meersburg. The reason is simple. Several nearby companies offer sightseeing flights over Lake Constance.

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