Parish church St. Peter in Retz first mentioned in the year 1200. By the way have you ever seen a roundabout with the figure of a saint in its middle?
Tag: Lower Austria
Town wall of Wiener Neustadt
Lately, I found a clever way to learn about the former town wall of Wiener Neustadt. At Reyergasse 10, I saw this mural depicting the walls around the city. Some parts of the walls are still visible.
Reckturm in Wiener Neustadt
The Reckturm is a tower dating back to 13th century. After its demolition it was reconstructed in the style of 15th century. The name Reckturm (reck = rack) refers to its use as prison and place for torture. Today it houses a small museum for weapons and about torment.
Impression of the Semmering Railway
I am often tweeting while being on a train of the Semmering Railway (Semmeringbahn) in Austria. This time I went through the same area on foot.
Old advertising column in Wiener Neustadt
Detail of an old advertising column seen in Wiener Neustadt. In German we call them Litfaßsäulen.
Befogged castle on Semmering Railway
The Semmering Railway was the first mountain railway in Europe with a standard gauge track. In 1998 it found its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The views from the trains are amazing. E.g. in autumn, you see this befogged castle next to the railroad.
Sundial in Mödling
A sundial dating back to the 16th century seen at the walls of a pharmacy in Mödling.
Fun wall painting in Mödling
While walking through the streets of Mödling I came across this fun wall painting. I guess it was a kind of advertisement for a painter and decorator nearby.
Postbox with legs in Mödling
Photo of a postbox taken in Mödling, a city in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The legs are not a prank or an urban intervention but part of a campaign. I love the idea though.
Fortified church of Weissenkirchen
In Weißenkirchen, a place in the lovely Wachau region, there is still a fortified church (Wehrkirche) from the 14th century to see. The big tower was built as a defence structure against the Ottomans in the 16th century.
Old lantern in Wiener Neustadt
I saw this old-fashioned lantern in the streets of Wiener Neustadt. This planned town is located south of Vienna. I wonder why the eagle looks so plucked.
Railway station Semmering
On my train trips to Vienna I often pass the railway station Semmering. Generally I see the station just from my train window. On a hiking tour I got this different view. Looks misty, doesn’t it? By the way the blue-white rail car in the background is a diesel rail car ÖBB 5144.