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Frecciargento high speed train

High speed train Frecciargento in Bolzano

The Frecciargento (top speed of 160 mph) belongs together with the Frecciarossa (190 mph) and the Frecciabianca (160 mph) to the group of Italian high-speed trains. The train depicted above is waiting in the central station of Bolzano for the exit towards Rome. [German]

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Published February 23, 2018

Statue at the railway station of Bolzano

Statue at the railway station of Bolzano

At the railway station of Bolzano, I came across this statue. It reminds me of movies like ‘Metropolis’ by Fritz Lang.

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Published December 21, 2011

Peculiar architecture in Bolzano

Peculiar architexture next to the railway station

One of the most peculiar architectural impressions outside the Bolzano Main Station is this lizard climbing a wall. Above the sporty creature, you see two elements similar to ancient herms. I love the idea to put a sculpture of a lizard as an add-on.

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Published December 21, 2011

Sigmundskron Castle near Bolzano

Sigmundskron Castle near Bolzano, Italy

Photo of Sigmundskron Castle taken on a train trip from Bolzano to Meran. It saw its first mention as Formicaria in 945. Around 1473, Duke Sigmund the Wealthy converted it into a fortress and changed its name to Sigmundskron. Today, it houses a part of the Messner Mountain Museum.

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Published December 21, 2011

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