This fresco with a sundial is located on a wall of the old university at the Max-Reinhard-Platz. It was created by Georg Jung (1899-1957). The depictions refer to the university founded in 1622. [German]
Tag: Salzburg
Technology collection Breyer
For many years, the Gastein collector Hans Breyer (1927-1997) collected gramophones, radios and cameras. The Schinderhaus houses this collection (Technische Sammlung Hans Breyer), making it accessible to visitors to Bad Hofgastein. [German]
Mineral museum in Bad Hofgastein
A modern-looking building houses the Mineral Museum in a quiet district of Bad Hofgastein. Generally, the collector of the minerals is present and then likes to tell the story of the collected pieces. [German]
Gold panning in Angertal
Children can try their luck at panning for gold at this remarkable place on a creek in Angertal. Display boards explain how the young diggers will find gold in water courses. In a hut, rubber boots and pans are available for the gold panning adventure. [German]
Luise Spannring in Salzburg
This ceramic tile in the Steingasse is reminiscent of the ceramicist Luise Spannring (1894-1982). In Salzburg, she became known as the founder of a ceramic school. Her works are exhibited in numerous museums. In the Salzburg Museum, you see ceramic nativity scenes from her. [German]
Public clock in Salzburg
This public clock, reflected in a simple window, is located on top of a walkway connecting the Franciscan monastery (Franziskanerkloster) with the Franciscan church (Franziskanerkirche) in Salzburg. [German]
Braumeisterstube at the Sternbräu in Salzburg
The Braumeisterstube is part of the Sternbräu Restaurant in Salzburg. This restaurant was first mentioned in 1542 and offers several old and modern rooms for having a glass of beer or a traditional meal. After a big renovation in 2013/2014 the Braumeisterstube is still decorated in an old style, e.g. the paintings show historical scenes related to beer. [German]
Zum fidelen Affen in Salzburg
You find this inn sign on a traditional restaurant in Salzburg. The name “Zum fidelen Affen” literally means “Merry Monkey”.
Roman mural in Salzburg
While walking from the Salzburg Museum to the Panorama Museum through the Panorama Passage, I came across the remains of an ancient Roman mural. It was discovered during an excavation in 2003.
Lederhaus Schliesselberger in Salzburg
Since 1422, tanners have been working at the address Lederergasse 5 in Salzburg. At the same address, there is still a shop run by the family of Schliesselberger selling goods made of leather.
Sphaera by Stephan Balkenhol
Memories! Years ago, I used to play chess with local people on the board depicted above. I am glad to see the public chessboard is still in use. By the way, the man on the sphere is a sculpture created by Stephan Balkenhol. The official name is ‘Sphaera’, but people call it ‘Mozartkugel’.
Sundial at St Peter’s Arch Abbey in Salzburg
Sundial in one of the inner yards of St Peter’s Arch Abbey (Erzabtei St. Peter) in Salzburg. The Benedictine monastery in the Austrian city of Salzburg was founded in 696 and is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the German-speaking area.