One detail I am fond of Udine are the various examples of beautiful smitheries. This smitherey I found at a post office of the city.
Wall decorations in Udine
On my walk through the old part of Udine I came across this fascinating decorations right under the roof. I guess there is a special term for this kind of decoration. How would you call this kind of deco in Italian or English language?
Heavily guarded gate in Udine
Generally, I know Udine as a popular shopping city for us Austrian but the old part is worth a visit for people interested in architecture too. My first impression after entering the centre of Udine: Well, the gates here are heavily guarded!
Spielfeld Castle in Styria
Spielfeld Castle (Schloss Spielfeld) is located near the railway station of Spielfeld. This photo was taken before the latest reconstruction works.
Sundial in Ehrenhausen
This sundial at the marketplace of Ehrenhausen shows the most important sights of the city. On the left side, you see Schloss Ehrenhausen. On the right side, there is the mausoleum of Ruprecht von Eggenberg. The steeple refers to the church of Ehrenhausen.
Mausoleum of Ruprecht von Eggenberg
One of the most famous sights in Ehrenhausen is the mausoleum of Ruprecht von Eggenberg, high over the city. It was designed by the Graz court architect Giovanni Pietro de Pomis.
Ehrenhausen Castle in Styria
While passing the railway station of Ehrenhausen, I have a great view of Ehrenhausen Castle (Schloss Ehrenhausen) high over the city.
Lapidarium at Seggau Castle
Fascinating for fans of ancient Roman gravestones: The lapidarium at the walls of Seggau Castle (Schloss Seggau). You find this castle in Seggauberg, a place in the Styrian city of Leibnitz. More artefacts of the Romans are shown at the Roman Museum in Wagna nearby.
Administrative building of a timber mill in Styria
An interesting example of early Styrian industrial architecture. Can you see the religious statue on the second floor?
Schloss Schielleiten in Styria
Schloss Schielleiten is a palace near Stubenberg in the Austrian province of Styria. Today it is used as national sports and recreation centre.
Neuhaus Castle near Stubenberg
Neuhaus Castle (Burg Neuhaus) stands in a forest near the Styrian place of Stubenberg am See. The owner offers tower apartments for holidays near Stubenberg Lake.
Stubenberg Castle
The name of the castle originates from the powerful Stubenberg family. Five members of this house occupied the office of governor (Landeshauptmann) in the Duchy of Styria.