Trauttmansdorff Castle did have famous guests. So stayed Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria here. What about me? I visited an exhibition about tourism inside the castle and enjoyed a large garden with exotic flowers. [German]
Tag: South Tyrol
Sundial in Merano
While I walked through Merano in Italy, I came across this sundial. I was impressed by how many elements and codes are compiled in this depiction. For example, you see the motto of Friedrich III. (A.E.I.O.U.) as well as a skull with an hourglass on top of it. [German]
Frecciargento high speed train
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]
Emblem of the Habsburgs in Merano
Another way to depict an emblem: A mosaic, seen at a bridge in Merano, Italy. It shows the coat of arms of the Habsburg family.
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.
Peculiar architecture in Bolzano
The first impression of Bolzano after leaving my train was this building right opposite the station hall. I love especially the idea to put a sculpture of a lizard as an add-on.
Monument to Sisi in Merano
In a park of Merano, I came across a monument to Empress Elisabeth (‘Sisi’) of Austria. It happens to be I met her twice on this day. My train trip ended in Vienna, where I saw another sculpture of Sisi at the railway station Wien Westbahnhof.
Laubengasse in Merano
At the end of my visit in Merano I walked down the famous Laubengasse which is known as a lane with one of the longest arcades in the world. Which fine streets with arcades do you know?
Face of Santa Claus made of moss
The face of Santa Claus made of kinds of mosses found at the Christmas market of Merano.
The train that not accepted my InterRail pass
It was in Merano where I finally came across a train that didn’t accept my InterRail pass! 🙂
Sigmundskron Castle near Bolzano
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.
Fort Franzensfeste in Fortezza
On a local train to Bolzano I passed the former Austrian fort Franzensfeste which is still dominating the rail hub in Fortezza.