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The ETR 600 model of the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento offers a 2+1 configuration in its first class. Passengers sit at tables that unfold to large table areas. The pic, taken on a train waiting in Bolzano, shows the furnishing in its version of 2012.
During ancient times, the name of Mainz was Mogontiacum. You still find several Roman remains in the city. For example, the ruins of the Roman theatre stand next to the railway station named Mainz Römisches Theater.
Two beauties of Graz: The landmark of Graz named Uhrturm in the background and the Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche) in the foreground. The church, with its remarkable tower, is part of the oldest monastery in the city.
Červená Lhota Castle (Zámek Červená Lhota) in Pluhův Žďár in southern Bohemia is a Renaissance castle on a rock in the middle of an artificial pond. His former German name was Rothlhotta. Fans of fairy tale movies may know it as a film location.
The Gothic Town Hall in Stralsund dates back to the 13th century. You will find this iconic piece of architecture on Old Market Square. It is considered one of the most important secular buildings of northern German Brick Gothic architecture.
Deutschkreutz Castle (Schloss Deutschkreutz) was the home of Anton Lehmden for many years. He was member of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism and gave painting classes in the rooms of this castle.
Sometimes, the window is the view! There are still many old and atmospheric elements in the architecture of the Budapest Keleti Station (Budapest Keleti pályaudvar) in Hungary. You find this smithery in the main entrance of the train shed.
Donaustauf Castle (Burgruine Donauaustauf) is a castle ruin near the Danube River in the Bavarian region of Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz). From the ruins, you have a view of the nearby Walhalla Memorial. In the pic, you see columns of the gone castle chapel.
The Zeugwartstöckl in Salzburg is the surviving guardhouse of the demolished Michaelstor (Michael Gate). It stands between Mozartplatz and Rudolfskai. Salzburg visitors see this sundial, dating back to 1628, on the facade facing Mozartplatz.
While strolling through the streets of Udine, you may see this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. This version of the city arms of Udine makes a fascinating difference as it forms a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.
In Nuremberg, one can often see architectural elements looking like a secular bay, but in reality, they are the choirs of private chapels named Chörlein. Probably the most beautiful Nürnberger Chörlein I saw at the presbytery of St. Sebaldus Church (St. Sebald).
You find this peculiar detail at Schallaburg Castle (Schallaburg): A sculpture of a man showing his bottom. Such sculptures served as a defence against harm and evil spirits. Together with the Dog Lady, it is one of the most fascinating sculptures in this palace.