Palais Trautson, designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Vienna. For many years it served as the seat of the Royal Hungarian Guards. Today it houses the Austrian Ministry of Justice. [German]
Budapest Keleti Station
The Budapest Keleti pályaudvar railway station (abbreviated as Keleti pu) is the most important of the three major international stations in Budapest. It was built between 1881 and 1884 by János Feketeházy (railway engineer) and Gyula Rochlitz (architect).
Moorish Kiosk of Linderhof Palace
The Moorish Kiosk in the park of Linderhof Palace impresses with its place in front of the Alps. But its first location was in a big city. It originally served as the Prussian contribution at the Paris World Exhibition of 1867. [German]
Roman coach in Maria Saal
This piece is one of the most famous ancient Roman tombstones in Austria. It is the depiction of a coach. You find it in the wall of the Marienkirche, a church in Maria Saal. Though it doesn’t show a mail coach, it is sometimes called so.
Clock tower of Udine
After lunch at a peaceful inner yard near the Duomo, I visited the iconic clock tower (Torre dell’Orologio) in Udine. The tower is part of the Loggia di San Giovanni at the Piazza della Libertà.
Roofscape of Regensburg
View of the Bavarian city Regensburg taken from the steeple of the Holy Trinity Church (Dreieinigkeitskirche). Regensburg is known for several family towers (Geschlechtertürme), similar to those in San Gimignano in Italy. [German]
Monument to Ferdinand Raimund
Ferdinand Raimund (1790-1836) was an Austrian actor/dramatist and a master of the Viennese Posse. Watching his plays give insights into the life of the first half of the 19th century in Vienna. [German]
Holy Trinity Church in Hrastovlje
The Holy Trinity Church in Hrastovlje formed a fortified church in earlier times. Nevertheless, it offers an outstanding range of frescoes inside. The depictions show both biblical events and a dance macabre.
Markersbach Viaduct in Saxony
During a bus ride from Annaberg-Buchholz to Schwarzenberg, we pass the Markersbach Viaduct (Markersbacher Viadukt). Since 1889 it spans a side valley of the Große Mittweida in Saxony. Today it is part of a test track. [German]
Kunsthaus in Graz
The Kunsthaus, dating back to 2003, shows exhibitions of contemporary art. Because of its architecture, it is generally known as the “Friendly Alien”. The form of an irregular bubble offers the possibility to enjoy bulky sculptures in an appropriate space. [German]
Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano
After visiting an exhibition about tourism in the rooms of Trauttmansdorff Castle, I had a relaxed walk through the gardens. It was a great experience to see such a lush landscape of plants in a region not far from the Alps. [German]
Roman museum Boitro in Passau
The Bavarian city of Passau has a rich Roman history. On the grounds of the Roman museum Boitro (Römermuseum Kastell Boitro), you still see parts of an ancient fort like the walls of a fan-shaped tower.