This is one of numerous murals you can find in the columned hall of the Palais Toerring-Jettenbach in Munich. This building, also known as the Palais an der Oper, is located at the Max-Joseph-Platz next to the Munich Residence and to the Bavarian State Opera.
Danse macabre in Füssen
The danse macabre (Totentanz) in Füssen is the oldest one of Bavaria. Jacob Hiebler was the painter. You’ll find this work created by Jacob Hiebler in the Museum der Stadt Füssen. This heritage museum uses the rooms of the former St. Mang’s Abbey.
Sundials at the High Castle in Füssen
This sundial is located in the courtyard of the High Castle (Hohes Schloss) in Füssen. Around the windows, one can see a small piece of the Trompe-l’œil for which the castle is known. It is assumed that these paintings were made around 1499 by the painter Fidelis Eichele.
Marienbrücke in Schwangau
A longshot of the Marienbrücke taken from a balcony of Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein). From there one has an excellent view over the whole castle. The bridge can be reached by bus starting near the ticket office in Hohenschwangau.
Coats of arms of the kingdom of Bavaria (1835)
This coat of arms, seen at an old building in Schwangau, displays the coat of arms of the kingdom of Bavaria introduced in 1835. The date above the crown has to be read as 1844. In former times, the 4 had been written as half 8.
Prugg Castle in Bruck/Leitha
Whereas Prugg Castle (Schloss Prugg) is privately owned and can not be visited, the former castle garden is open for public. From there I took this photo of the castle’s garden side. In 18th century it was rebuilt by architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt. In 19th century British architect Edward Buckton Lamb added the Tudor style.
Sundial at a former monastery
A sundial displaying an equestrian seen at the former Augustinian monastery (Augustinereremitenkloster) in Bruck an der Leitha,
Coat of arms of Kindberg
On my walk to an industrial heritage site next to Kindberg, I came across the city arms of Kindberg. I saw them at an unofficial town sign at the city boundary. The photo displays the inverted side of the city arms.
Coat of arms of Roßdorf in Kindberg
On my urban walk through Kindberg, I came across the coat of arms of Roßdorf. This is a place near Darmstadt in Germany. I love the dreamy moon in these city arms. Why is this coat of arms displayed in Kindberg? The simple answer is that Kindberg and Roßdorf are twinned.
Depiction of the four seasons in Kindberg
This depiction on the facade of a building situated on the Hauptstraße of Kindberg displays the four seasons: Frühling (spring), Sommer (summer), Herbst (autumn) and Winter (winter).
DRG Kleinlokomotive Class II in Knittelfeld
This locomotive was built in 1935 by the German company Krauss-Maffei for the German National Railway (Deutsche Reichsbahn). It is an exemplar of the DRG Kleinlokomotive Class II, which was developed as a type with low weight and driving power for light shunting duties.
Post office building (1937) in Knittelfeld
This post office building on the Kapuzinerplatz dates back to 1937. The architecture is pretty alpine. The oriel is modelled on the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) in Innsbruck. The decorations on the oriel show different mail services over time.