Sights of Germany

Heinrich Harder in Berlin

Triceratops on the Berlin Aquarium

This illustration of a Triceratops by Heinrich Harder is one of several animal representations on the outer walls of the Aquarium Berlin. It forms an intriguing contrast to the colourful fishes inside.

Council Building in Constance

In the Council Building, the election of Pope Martin V took place in the year 1417. It was a crucial event during the Council of Constance (1414-1418). The German building name still reminds us of this event: Konzilgebäude or Konzil. [German]

Skyline of Berlin

I took this skyline pic of Berlin from the top of the Victory Column (Siegessäule). On the left side, you see the modern television tower of Berlin, the Fernsehturm. The Greek cross on the sphere is often called “The Pope’s Revenge”.

Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg

Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg, Germany

Ehrenburg Palace (Schloss Ehrenburg) was the residential palace of the dukes of Saxe-Coburg until 1918. It originates from a Franciscan monastery. The present façade in the English Gothic Revival style is a work by Karl Friedrich Schinkel at the beginning of the 19th century. [German]

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart

Inside the Stadtbibliothek in Stuttgart, Germany

Korean architect Eun Young Yi planned the new Stadtbibliothek (municipal library) am Mailänder Platz in Stuttgart. It opened in 2011. I especially love the patterns the bookshelves form inside the library.

Renaissance portal in Stralsund

Renaissance portal in Stralsund, Germany

This Renaissance portal, dating back to 1568, can be found at Jacobiturmstraße 32 in the German city of Stralsund. The three terracotta panels are considered to have been created by sculptor Statius von Düren.

Handel House in Halle (Saale)

Under the sun of Arcadia, a room at the Handel House

Georg Frideric Handel (Georg Friedrich Händel) was born in Halle (Saale) in 1685 and lived in this city for 18 years. Today, his birthplace houses an exhibition on the life and work of the composer. It is generally known as the Handel House (Händel-Haus). [German]

Gorch Fock I (1933) in Stralsund

The Gorch Fock I dates back to 1933. Before WWII, it served as a school ship for the German Reichsmarine. Today, it is a museum ship in Stralsund. Its name refers to the author Johann Wilhelm Kinau, who used the pseudonym Gorch Fock for his works.

Ebbelwei-Expreß in Frankfurt/Main

Ebbelwei Express in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

There are many ways to explore the German city of Frankfurt am Main. One of them is by riding the Ebbelwei-Expreß. This tram tours the most impressive sights and provides info via an audio guide. In addition, the passengers enjoy a glass of Ebbelwei.