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).
Tag: Germany
William Shakespeare in Weimar
Walking through Ilm Park (Park an der Ilm), I came across this monument to William Shakespeare. What a surprise. I knew that Weimar is famous for Goethe, Schiller, and Herder. What is the link to Shakespeare? In fact, Goethe played a role in this question.
Manhole cover in Leipzig
The manhole cover of Leipzig show its city arms. Similar to the city arms of Dresden, the emblem combines the Meissen Lion and the Landsberg Pales. The depiction looks pretty beautiful as it displays the complete heraldic achievement.
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.
Lindau Lighthouse in Bavaria
The Lindau Lighthouse stands at the port of Lindau, a city in the German state of Bavaria. Opposite the lighthouse, you see a sculpture presenting the Bavarian lion. The port is a starting point for cruises on Lake Constance (Bodensee).
Manhole cover in Gotha
This manhole cover near Friedenstein Castle (Schloss Friedenstein) shows the coat of arms of Thuringia. The inscription promotes the foundation Thüringer Schlösser und Gärten. This organisation is responsible for about 30 castles, monasteries and parks.
Fireless steam locomotive
At the Saxon Museum of Industry (Sächsische Industriemuseum) in Chemnitz, you see this fireless steam locomotive. Industrial facilities where no open fire was allowed used this kind of locomotive.
Manhole cover in Schwerin
The capital city (LANDESHAUPTSTADT) of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is SCHWERIN. The manhole covers in Schwerin show the city arms in the version of 1991. The depicted knight represents Henry the Lion (Heinrich der Löwe).
Centurione I (1987) in Bamberg
Polish artist Igor Mitoraj created this sculpture named Centurione I in 1987. It stands near the Old Town Hall on the Lower Bridge in Bamberg. In the background, you see Michelsberg Abbey.
Nordkirchen Castle in Westphalia
Nordkirchen Castle (Schloss Nordkirchen) is the largest palace with a moat in the region of Westphalia. The present palace, also known as “Versailles of Westphalia”, dates back to the 18th century.
Goliathhaus in Regensburg
The painting on the Goliath House (Goliathhaus) in Regensburg illustrates the legend of David and Goliath. The mural was created by Melchior Bocksberger in the year 1573.
Kromsdorf Palace in Thuringia
Cycling the Ilm Valley Cycle Path you may visit the Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace. Visiting the castle grounds you will be awarded with 64 stone busts decorating the garden wall. There meaning is still disputed.