Relief with the coat of arms of Hannes Firenncz whose family came from Gorizia. I saw this relief at the walls of the Verderber – Haus. Which amazing reliefs do you know?
Category: Urban Walks
Photos of school classes in Sopron
An interesting detail one can often see in Hungary: Public viewed photos of school classes. Does anyone know if this tradition is limited to certain classes, e.g. senior years?
Rainbow in the streets of Graz
Amazing! Next to a construction site, I saw this rainbow (bottom left) in the streets of Graz. It was caused by a drizzle, with which the dust of demolition work had been tied. So I had the chance to walk through a rainbow for the first time.
Fine shutters in Udine
I just love the style of these shutters. You?
Nice balcony in Udine
Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?
Penthouse at a piazza in Udine
Funny penthouse at a piazza in Udine. Would you love to live there?
A weird tree in Udine
On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.
Loggia del Lionello in Udine
The Loggia del Lionello is a Venetian Gothic style edifice built in 15th century. The colours of whith and red marble are a fine alteration to the pure white of the Piazza della Libertà. An interesting detail: Right in the middle of the loggia there is big thermometer using a technology I saw there the first time.
Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello, Udine
At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).
Smithery at a post office in Udine
One detail I am fond of Udine are the various examples of beautiful smitheries. This smitherey I found at a post office of the city.
Movie ‘The Third Man’ in Vienna
As a fan of the movie ‘The Third Man’, you may like the Burg Kino in Vienna. This cinema is still showing this classic movie on a regular base. By the way, Vienna even offers a Third Man Museum telling about life in Vienna in those years the movie is playing.
Old advertising column in Wiener Neustadt
Detail of an old advertising column seen in Wiener Neustadt. In German we call them Litfaßsäulen.