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Sundial in Puch bei Weiz

Sundial at St Oswald church in Puch bei Weiz, Austria

This sundial at the parish church of Puch bei Weiz shows Saint Oswald with a raven in his hand. The church is consecrated to this saint, who ruled as a King of Northumbria in the years 634-642.

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Published March 21, 2025

Wels Castle in Upper Austria

Wels Castle in Wels, Austria

The castle in Wels is generally known as the Castle (Die Burg) or the Wels Castle (Die Welser Burg). It was first mentioned in 776. At that time, the site was just a wooden building with palisades. The construction in stone took place in the 12th or 13th century. [German]

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Published March 18, 2025

Lössl-Uhr in Bad Aussee

Lössl-Clock in Bad Aussee, Austria

The Lössl-Uhr (Lössl Clock) is a technical gem in Bad Aussee. The public clock designed by Friedrich von Lössl used to work with the power of changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature.

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Published March 15, 2025

Diesel railcar ÖBB 5144

Diesel rail car ÖBB 5144 in Semmering, Austria

Passengers of trains running along the Semmering Railway World Heritage Site may have seen this diesel railcar at Semmering station. It is a railcar of the ÖBB Class 5144, dating back to 1951. [German]

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Published March 12, 2025

Museum der Moderne in Salzburg

Museum of contemporary art in Salzburg, Austria

Guests of Salzburg know this view well: A castle-like tower high over the city, adjacent to a white building with a set of sunshades in front of it. We speak about a former water tower and the Museum der Moderne Salzburg.

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Published March 9, 2025

Old sign about heavy wagons

Old sign about heavy wagons

On my walk through Vienna, I came across this sign dating back to 1912. It asked drivers of heavy horse-drawn wagons to walk next to the horses or to send an accompanying person ahead to warn the pedestrians.

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Published March 6, 2025

Sgraffito House in Wiener Neustadt

Sgraffito House in Wiener Neustadt, Austria

You find this building with lovely sgraffito at Neunkirchner Straße 19 in Wiener Neustadt. Around the gate, visitors see mythological creatures and the date 1584. The core of the house dates back to the 14th century.

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Published March 3, 2025

Matzen Castle in Reith

Matzen Castle in Reith, Austria

Matzen Castle in Reith was first mentioned in the 13th century. In earlier times, a settlement named Mascianum guarded a Roman street here. Today, the building houses a castle hotel. [German]

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Published February 28, 2025

Wild Man Fountain in Salzburg

Wild man fountain in Salzburg

The Wild Man Fountain (Wilder-Mann-Brunnen) has existed since the beginning of the 17th century. Its water basins kept the fish fresh on the fish markets. Today, the fountain stands on the Max Reinhardt Square opposite the Grand Festival Hall. [German]

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Published February 25, 2025

Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen/Ybbs

Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen/Ybbs, Austria

After staying a night at the former Zell Manor, I came across this castle on my morning walk. It is generally known as Rothschild Castle (Rothschildschloss) since it was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style by Albert Salomon Anselm von Rothschild.

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Published February 22, 2025

Monument to Sisi in Vienna

Monument of Elisabeth at Volksgarten in Vienna

You find this depiction of Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria at the Volksgarten in the 1st district of Vienna. Friedrich Ohmann created the monument. The statue was a work by Hans Bitterlich.

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Published February 19, 2025

Mural showing a pendulum clock

Pendulum clock as mural in Vienna, Austria

While walking through the lanes of Vienna, I came across this mural portraying a pendulum clock. I found it on the facade of a building that is considered the smallest one in Vienna.

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Published February 16, 2025

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