The first mention of the old town hall (Altes Rathaus) in Bamberg dates back to 1387. The building is famous for its location on an artificial island in the Regnitz River and the façade created by Johann Anwander.
Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace
The excursion along the Ilm Valley Cycle Path (Ilmtal-Radweg) takes us to the garden of Kromsdorf Palace. At first, the Renaissance palace looks like many others. But his park is special. 64 stone busts adorn the garden wall. The exact assignment of the busts is controversial, which even increases the appeal of a walk. [German]
Water tower in Mannheim
This water tower in Mannheim is the landmark of the city. You find it on Frederick Square (Friedrichsplatz). It was built according to plans by Gustav Halmhuber in 1886-1889. By the way, the nickname of Mannheim is ‘The City of Squares’ (Quadratestadt). This name originates from the streets and avenues, which form a grid pattern. [German]
Goethe and the incisive bone
This showcase in the Romantikerhaus in Jena recalls that Johann Wolfgang von Goethe also worked as a scientist. So he dealt with the incisive bone. Contrary to his assumption, he was not the discoverer of this bone. [German]
Neues Museum in Nuremberg
In Nuremberg, there is some modern architecture inside the old town walls. As a result, the glass façade of the Neues Museum reflects the city wall like a mirror. By the way, the museum shows pieces of contemporary art and design.
Saint John of Nepomuk
This statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is located at a building named Ehemschiedhaus. The buildings is dating back to 13th century, the sculpture was created in the first half of 18th century. Love the levitating angel above his head.
Commandantenhus Stralsund
The Commandantenhus was built as the administrative seat of the Swedish garrison commander in the years 1748-1751. Together with other historical buildings, it adorns the Alte Markt (Old Market Square) of Stralsund. A striking allusion to its former function is the large coat of arms in its gable field. [German]
Manhole cover in Füssen
On the manhole covers in Füssen, you see the local city arms showing three legs. This is a fine example of canting arms. The German word for feet is “Füsse”. But why sounds this Bavarian town name like a body part?
Gottlieb Daimler Memorial
This garden house, owned by Gottlieb Daimler, housed the workshop and testing station where Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach used to work on their latest inventions.
St. Nicholas Church in Stralsund
While cruising the Strela Sound with a snug sailing boat, I took this photo of the Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) in Stralsund. The church offers not only two different towers but also an astronomical clock. The clock dates back to the 14th century and is considered the oldest one of its kind in the Baltic Sea area
Monument to Julius Caesar
This monument in Cividale del Friuli remembers Julius Caesar, who founded the city in 50 BC. Its founding name was Forum Iulli. The name of the area of modern Friuli originates from this ancient city name. [German]
Niederfalkenstein Castle
Niederfalkenstein Castle (Burg Niederfalkenstein) is situated high over the municipality Obervellach in the Austrian state of Carinthia. This photo was taken from a train while passing the railway bridge Falkensteinbrücke.