On the way from the Duchess Anna Amalia Library to the market, I pass a Renaissance portal with a strikingly large number of coats of arms. The windows have colourful lines like fresh make-up. [German]
Category: Gates
Aquileia Gate in Udine
The Aquileia Gate (Porta Aquileia) was errected in 1436 as part of the fifth ring of city walls surrounding the city of Udine. Entering the city through this gate lead to Via Aquileia where you can walk along six old palaces dating back to the 17th-19th centuries.
Lock at Belvedere Gardens in Vienna
Artful lock of a garden gate seen at the Belvedere Gardens in Vienna. The figurine of a man situated in the middle of the lock made me think it could portray a Native American?
Frescoes inside the Schweizertor in Vienna
There are so many photos showing the Schweizertor (Swiss Gate) of the Viennese Hofburg but have you ever seen photos of the frescoes inside the gate? Have a look at this set of photos presenting the frescoes at the ceiling of the Schweizertor.
Gate of Holy Mother in Jihlava
The Gate of Holy Mother (Brána Matky Boží) is the only one preserved from five medieval town portals in Jihlava. Its remarkable Renaissance crest was an add-on from 1564. Inside the gate, you’ll find an exhibition about the history of the Jihlava Fortress.
Schweizertor in Vienna
The Swiss Gate (Schweizertor) leads to the oldest part of the Hofburg. Behind this gate, you find the entrance to the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer). The treasury houses crowns and jewels full of history, e.g. the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
Gate at Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna
You find this gate in front of the Upper Belvedere Palace (Oberes Belvedere). The lions are holding the crest of Prince Eugene of Savoy. This general was the palace’s first owner. Today, the Upper Belvedere houses a notable collection of paintings.