One of the most famous sights in Ehrenhausen is the mausoleum of Ruprecht von Eggenberg, high over the city. It was designed by the Graz court architect Giovanni Pietro de Pomis.
Tag: Austria
Ehrenhausen Castle in Styria
While passing the railway station of Ehrenhausen, I have a great view of Ehrenhausen Castle (Schloss Ehrenhausen) high over the city.
Lapidarium at Seggau Castle
Fascinating for fans of ancient Roman gravestones: The lapidarium at the walls of Seggau Castle (Schloss Seggau). You find this castle in Seggauberg, a place in the Styrian city of Leibnitz. More artefacts of the Romans are shown at the Roman Museum in Wagna nearby.
Administrative building of a timber mill in Styria
An interesting example of early Styrian industrial architecture. Can you see the religious statue on the second floor?
Schloss Schielleiten in Styria
Schloss Schielleiten is a palace near Stubenberg in the Austrian province of Styria. Today it is used as national sports and recreation centre.
Neuhaus Castle near Stubenberg
Neuhaus Castle (Burg Neuhaus) stands in a forest near the Styrian place of Stubenberg am See. The owner offers tower apartments for holidays near Stubenberg Lake.
Stubenberg Castle
The name of the castle originates from the powerful Stubenberg family. Five members of this house occupied the office of governor (Landeshauptmann) in the Duchy of Styria.
Sundial 3/3 seen at a church in Stubenberg
One of three sundials seen at a church in Stubenberg, Austria.
Sundial 2/3 at a church in Stubenberg
One of three sundials seen at a church in Stubenberg, Austria
Sundial 1/3 at a church in Stubenberg
One of three sundials seen at a church in Stubenberg, Austria
Art nouveau building in Graz
Art Nouveau building located in a shopping street named Sporgasse in Graz. Well, the building obviously needs a kind of brush-up, but I love this combination of beauty and decay. What do you think?
Party venue Hasenstall in Graz
This is the entrance of a party venue in Graz named Hasenstall (‘rabbit hutch’). I haven’t been inside yet, and I’m not going to make a recommendation, but I love this exterior. It reminds me of the Easter stickers from my childhood.