The water tower in Mannheim is the landmark of the Quadratestadt (Square City). You find it on Friedrichsplatz (Frederick Square). The tower was built according to plans by Gustav Halmhuber in 1886-1889.
Tag: Baden-Württemberg
Reichenau Abbey in Germany
Reichenau Abbey was founded in 724 by Saint Pirmin. Later, the abbey became famous for the Reichenau School, producing lavishly illuminated manuscripts during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.
Heinkel Kabine in Constance
The former aircraft manufacturing company Heinkel produced the Heinkel Kabine from 1956 to 1958. It is an example of how the German aircraft industry dealt with the prohibition of manufacturing planes after WWII.
Monument to Eberhard I
This monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg, stands in a court of the Old Palace (Altes Schloss) in Stuttgart. Eberhard (1445-1496) was the first Duke of Württemberg. He was also known as Eberhard im Bart (Eberhard the Bearded).
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.
Karlsruhe Pyramid
The Karlsruhe Pyramid was constructed between 1823 and 1825 according to plans by architect Friedrich Weinbrenner. It commemorates Karl III Wilhelm Margrave of Baden-Durlach, the founder of the planned city of Karlsruhe.
Zeppelin Museum in Meersburg
Meersburg, a place on the shore of Lake Constance, offers in one of its houses a Zeppelin Museum. This private collection and the large Zeppelin Museum in nearby Friedrichshafen would be a good combination for friends of the big airships.
Three-headed peacock in Constance
In the streets of Constance (Konstanz), you may see this depiction of a three-headed peacock. Each head wore a tiara. What is the meaning of this strange combination? It is an allusion to the Three Popes Controversy.
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).
Manhole cover in Mannheim
In Mannheim, I came across an interesting use of a manhole cover. It advertises a Buttons Museum (Knopf & Knopf Museum). You’ll find the museum in a former railway station building in Warthausen.
Council Building in Constance
In this building, Pope Martin V saw its election in 1417. This event was significant during the Council of Constance (1414-1418). The name of this building still reminds us of this event: Council Building (Konzilgebäude).
Airship above Meersburg
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.