Bogenšperk Castle (Grad Bogenšperk) was the home of the natural historian and polymath Johann Weichard Valvasor (1641-1693). He became famous for publishing several books about topics like the Karst or the history of Carniola.
Tag: Slovenia
Steam locomotive JŽ 25-002
At Celje Railway Station, you’ll find this locomotive as an exhibit. The locomotive with the number JŽ 25-002 saw its construction in the Austrian city of Wiener Neustadt in 1922. In the background, you discover the medieval Celje Castle.
New City Hall of Ptuj
Architect Max Freiherr von Ferstel built the New Town Hall of Ptuj from 1906 to 1908. Max Ferstel is the son of Heinrich Freiherr von Ferstel, known for numerous buildings in Vienna in the style of historicism.
Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana
The Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most), finished at the beginning of the 20th century, shows elements of the Viennese Secession. The Viennese factory A. M. Beschorner created the dragons.
Grad Castle in Goričko
The open gate of Grad Castle in Goričko offers a view of the arcade court. After getting in, visitors are surprised by a small forest in the middle of this court. Fun fact: Grad is the Slovenian term for castle. So the name of this castle is just castle.
Tilting Train SŽ Series 310
This tilting train runs as SŽ series 310 for the Slovenian Railways (Slovenske železnice). It saw its construction by FIAT Ferroviaria and is a derivation of their ETR 460. The photo shows the train on a track in Maribor Central Station.
Window at Ljubljana central station
The ticket hall of Ljubljana central station is lighted by stained glass windows like this one. It reminds of a chapel, doesn’t it? More…
Building at Ljubljana Railway Station
Interesting building next to the railway station of Ljubljana. The higher you live the less neighbours you have. Would you love to live in such a building next to a train station? More…
Industrial penthouse in Maribor?
While waiting for my next train I made my thoughts about this office on top of an industrial plant opposite to Maribor Railway Station. Would you love to work in an office high over a railway station? More…
Traffic lights in Maribor
I was very impressed by these traffic lights which counted down the seconds I have to wait for green light. Later the same numbers told me how much time I’d have to cross the street. I haven’t seen this before but I love this idea. More…
‘Train Art’ in Maribor
I was surprised how many Slovenian trains were painted like this one. It reminded me on street art but for obviously reason I’d call this train art. More…
Fun traffic sign in Slovenia
On my way to Grad Castle in Slovenia I came across this traffic sign. I wonder what kind of animal is shown on this sign? Perhaps an otter? My first thought was about a beaver because these animals are known for undermining everything. Even traffic signs 🙂 More…