Compilation of Murals

“Altes Wettbüro” in Dresden

Mural on the restaurant "Altes Wettbüro" in Dresden

Strollers will find this faded mural of a dancing couple on a classicistic building near the Albertplatz in Dresden. At the time of my visit, it housed a restaurant named “Altes Wettbüro” (Old Betting Office). [German]

Lower Gate of Lamberg Castle

Fresco at the lower gate of Lamberg Castle in Steyr

At the foot of Lamberg Castle, a Gothic archway blocks the way to the former palace. People call it Unteres Burgtor (Lower Castle Gate). A fresco depicting two emperors and a medieval view of the town adorns the structure. [German]

Trompe l’oeil in Füssen

Trompe l’oeil featuring an oriel window in Füssen

The High Palace (Hohes Schloss) in the Bavarian city of Füssen is known for its Trompe l’oeil architectural paintings. For example, I was impressed by the illusionistic oriel windows. They give the building a surreal touch.

WRB Philadelphia (Locomotive)

Mural showing the locomotive Philadelphia

A mural near the railway station Wien Meidling reminds us that one of the first Austrian locomotives originated from the USA. The Norris Locomotive Works in Philadelphia assembled the WRB Philadelphia in 1837.

Dominican Island in Constance

Cloister at Dominicans Island in Constance, Germany

Many years ago, a monastery stood on the Dominican Island next to Constance (Konstanz). Today the old walls accommodate a hotel, where guests enjoy the former cloister with wall paintings by Carl von Haeberlin.

Porta principalis dextra in Vienna

Porta principalis dextra in Vienna, Austria

This mosaic at a building in Vienna reminds pedestrians of an ancient gate (porta principalis dextra) that stood here in the 1st century. It was part of the Roman fort Vindobona, the nucleus of modern Vienna.

Wall painting at the Hofgarten in Munich

Mural at the Hofgarten in Munich, Germany

This is one example of several wall paintings I saw in the arcades of the Munich Court Garden (Münchner Hofgarten). The paintings display episodes in the history of the House of Wittelsbach. I was especially impressed by the fact that these paintings are publicly displayed. They are protected against wind and weather only by the arcades.

Mosaic by Bresslern-Roth in Graz

Mosaic created by Norbertine Bresslern-Roth in Graz, Austria

This mosaic is a work by Norbertine Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978). She is considered one of the most famous animal painters worldwide. You’ll find this mosaic at a building near Graz Central Station. The Neue Galerie in Graz showed her works in an exhibition in 2017.

Palais Toerring-Jettenbach

Mural at the Palais Toerring-Jettenbach in Munich, Germany

This is one of numerous murals you can find in the columned hall of the Palais Toerring-Jettenbach in Munich. This building, also known as the Palais an der Oper, is located at the Max-Joseph-Platz next to the Munich Residence and to the Bavarian State Opera.