The first impression of Bolzano after leaving my train was this building right opposite the station hall. I love especially the idea to put a sculpture of a lizard as an add-on.
Category: Sculptures
The winged cow of Graz
The winged cow of Graz seen on a balcony in the centre of the city. Don’t ask me for details, I am not an expert on winged cows 🙂
Unicorn at Mirabell Gardens
Near one of the entrances to the Mirabell Gardens (Mirabellgarten), I saw this sculpture of an unicorn. But this was not the only lively statue in this park of Salzburg City. So I also came across a sunbathing lion.
Austrian Sculpture Park
While walking through the Austrian sculpture park south of Graz, I saw this artwork. Though I assume it is already named, I wonder what title would be your choice?
Sculpture of a cat in Salzburg
Sculpture of a cat seen near Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell) in Salzburg City. This palace was built by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich Raitenau in 1606 and was dedicated to his secret wife Salome Alt and their 15 children.
Man with nacked bottom at Schallaburg Castle
You find this peculiar detail at Schallaburg Castle (Schallaburg) in Schollach, Austria: A sculpture of a man showing his bottom. Such sculptures served as a defence against harm and evil spirits.
Lion at the Hofburg in Vienna
I’m not sure but I think this lion stuck its tongue out of me while I was taking a photo. The sculpture is one of two lions who guard the gate to the Swiss Court, the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace.
Pre-planking sculpture in Bad Goisern
On my way back to the railway station of Bad Goisern I came across this sculpture in a small park. I don’t know the artist or the real meaning of that artwork but it seemed to be a piece of the “pre-planking’ period. 😉
