The city walls of Passau are still to see in some parts. This part is located near a street named Sterkgäßchen in the Innstadt. The Innstadt is a quarter of Passau, situated between the Inn river and the Austrian border.
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Wittelsbach Fountain in Passau
The Wittelsbach Fountain (Wittelsbacher Brunnen) attracted my attention by a sculpture of an angel wearing a Tyrolean hat. The fountain was created by Jacob Bradl. Three angels represents those three rivers Passau is known for: Danube, Inn, Ilz. E.g. the small Tyrolean guy represents the Inn river.
Court pharmacy in Passau
The former court pharmacy of Passau, generally known as Hofapotheke zum Schwarzen Adler was first mentioned in 1384 and is considered as the oldest pharmacy of Bavaria. The impressive emblem in the ceiling reminds of its former funtion as court pharmacy.
City hall tower in Passau
The tower of the city hall was erected between 1889 and 1892 by Heinrich Freiherr von Schmidt in neo-Gothic style. The coats of arms below the roof represent the founding members of the German Empire in 1871.
Lukas-Kern-Orphanage in Passau
In 1749 innkeeper Lukas Kern donated an orphage for at least twelve boys and twelve girls. The building, today known as Bürgerliches Waisenhaus or Lukas-Kern-Kinderheim, was erected by Johann Michael Schneitmann and is still in use as orphage. At this fresco outside of the building you can see a depiction of Lukas Kern (left) and his wife (right).
Oberhaus Fortress in Passau
A part of Veste Oberhaus (Oberhaus Fortress) as seen from the main place in Passau. From this fortress one have a great view of the three rivers of Passau which are generally visible in three different colours: Danube (Blue), Inn (Green) and Ilz (Black)
Roman museum Boitro in Passau
Passau has a rich Roman history. On the site of the Roman museum Boitro (Römermuseum Kastell Boitro) you can still see parts of an ancient fort generally known as Kastell Boitro.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a Baroque church in the city of Passau. It is widely known for its large organ. It consists of 17,774 pipes and 233 registers. In the background, you see the fortress of Passau.
Pretty long compound word in Passau
The German language is known for its pretty long compound words. Have a look at this sign seen in the Bavarian city of Passau. Yes, the word is real!