A tramcar of the series 700/800 dating back to 1925 seen in Nuremberg (Nürnberg).
Tag: Germany
Prince and Princess Peacock
Artful rail buffer stop in Hamm
Interesting version of a buffer stop seen in Hamm, Germany. I guess it is a kind of artwork as I saw this construction in a former industrial area. It is used as a park now.
View from Nuremberg central station
My first view of Nuremberg after leaving the train and standing in the hall of Nuremberg central station: A tower called Frauentorturm dating back to the 14th century.
Armoury in Nuremberg
The former armoury (Zeughaus) of Nuremberg built in the years 1588/89 by Hans Dietmayer. After its demolition during World War II it got reconstructed in 1954/55. [German]
Marienburg Castle in Pattensen
On a freezing winter day, I took a guided tour through this fairy-tale castle named Marienburg (Schloss Marienburg). You find it 20 km south of Hanover. The Gothic revival castle saw its completion in 1867 and was a birthday present by King George V of Hanover to his wife, Marie of Saxe-Altenburg. [German]
Hoher Schwarm Castle in Saalfeld
The castle ruin Hoher Schwarm used to be a sort of tower house with five floors and probably four round towers. [German]
New way to frame a photo
Lately I discovered a new way to frame a photo. I just use a local one. So I did in a park in Fulda, Germany.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a Baroque church in the city of Passau. It is widely known for its large organ. It consists of 17,774 pipes and 233 registers. In the background, you see the fortress of Passau.
Burg Eltz in Wierschem
Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) in the German region of Eifel came through all wars without severe damage and is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Germany.
New Residence in Bamberg
The New Residence (Neue Residenz) of the Bamberg Prince-Bishops has over 40 staterooms featuring stucco-work ceilings. The furniture and the tapestries originate from the 17th and 18th centuries. The rose garden of the residence offers a fine view of Michelsberg Abbey.
Ulm Minster in Ulm
Though Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster) is built in Gothic style it wasn’t finished before 1890. With its steeple measuring 161.5 metres it is the tallest church in the world. Visitors are allowed to climb up to a height of 143 m.