This window in Naumburg (Saale) shows works created by an artist. I was impressed by this compilation of snail shells which made me think I’m looking at a showcase in a museum of natural history.
Tag: Germany
St. Aegidius’ Chapel in Naumburg (Saale)
The St. Aegidius’ Chapel (Ägidienkapelle) was part of the medieval cathedral curia. Today is this 13th century chapel part of the southern route of the Romanesque Road (Straße der Romanik) in Saxony-Anhalt.
Saale-Unstrut valley for World Heritage Site
A poster promoting the nomination of the Saale-Unstrut valley for UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several posters displaying local personalities as well as examples of the cultural gems in this region. At the depicted poster found in Naumburg (Saale) you can see Reglindis, one of twelve donator portraits inside Naumburg Cathedral.
Cathedral Garden in Naumburg (Saale)
The historical garden of Naumburg Cathedral is part of the network Gartenträume (Gardendreams) which comprises 40+ significant parks and gardens of Saxony-Anhalt. Among others it shows those plants which served the Naumburg Master around 1250 as model for the artful sculptures in the west choir of the cathedral.
Mural on an electrical substation in Naumburg (Saale)
This mural on an electrical substation of the TWN in Naumburg (Saale) shows a large substation, some vineyards and the famous cathedral of Naumburg.
Nietzsche-Haus in Naumburg (Saale)
The Nietzsche House has been open to the public since 1994. A permanent exhibition is devoted to the life and work of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The Nietzsche Documentation Center, also housed here, is concerned with researching the reception of Nietzsche’s works.
Barbican of the Marientor in Naumburg (Saale)
Of five town gates, only one is left. The Marientor is a gate dating back to 1445. It consists of a tower with the for the region typical conical roof and a barbican covered by a late Gothic wall-walk.
Hotel ‘Speicher am Ziegelsee’ in Schwerin
The ****Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee is located inside a former granary dating back to 1939. The edifice is situated next to a lake named Ziegelsee so guests can reach the hotel by boat. The sign HOTEL SPEICHER is the name board of the boat station.
Staircase of Schwerin Palace in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Looking downstairs at Schwerin Palace (Schloss Schwerin). The palace houses a museum as well as the state diet (Landtag) of the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Manhole cover in Kühlungsborn
The manhole covers in Kühlungsborn show the arms of the city. The coat of arms displays three silver seagulls in a blue field. The title Ostseebad refers to the fact, that Kühlungsborn is a seaside resort at the Baltic Sea (Ostsee).
Museum of local history in Warnemünde
The museum of local history (Heimatmuseum) is located in a building dating back to 1767. The exhibition tells about local life as well as about typical elements of a seaman’s life. So one can see collections of dioramas built by sailors. There are also souvenirs like English stoneware brought home from numerous sea travels.
Police boat FPB 25 (2001) in Rostock
This police boat was built by Fassmer in 2001. It is used by the German Police Authority Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The home port is Rostock. On this pic, it anchors next to the ‘Hohe Dünne‘ Yachting & Spa Resort.