Chamber Music Hall in Bonn

Chamber music hall next to the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven in Bonn, Germany

One of my most favourite moments in Bonn: A visit at the Chamber Music Hall (Kammermusiksaal). I was especially impressed by the elegance of the hall and the view from the big window on the right side. From there one can see the inner yard of Beethoven’s birthplace.

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Scraffito Haus in Retz

Scraffito Haus of Retz, Austria

The Scraffito – Haus named after a Scraffito covering two sides of the building reminded me a little of a big comic strip but with a serious topic.

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Verderber-Haus in Retz

Verderber Haus in Retz, Austria

One of the highlights at the market place of Retz: The Verderber – Haus. The architecture is very special. Do you see that the building offers two different types of crenellations? Another interesting detail is a colorful relief above the gate.

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Wind mill in Retz

Wind mill of Retz, Austria

There are only two wind mills still operating in Austria. One of them is placed on a hill high next to Retz. The second one is located in Podersdorf.

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An altana in Udine

An altana in Udine, Italy

Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?

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Art nouveau building in Graz

Art nouveau building in Graz, Austria

Art Nouveau building located in a shopping street named Sporgasse in Graz. Well, the building obviously needs a kind of brush-up, but I love this combination of beauty and decay. What do you think?

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