Finstergrün Castle rises high over Ramingstein. This is a place in Lungau, a region in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The first mention of the castle was in the 12th century. Today, it houses a youth hostel. [German]
Plečnik’s Church in Bogojina
The Church of the Ascension (Župnijska cerkev Gospodovega vnebohoda) in Bogojina was built in the 1920s according to plans by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The locals call the building Plečnik’s Church or White Dove (bela golobica). [German]
Manhole cover in Munich
The manhole covers in Munich display the “Münchner Kindl”. It is a character you also see in the city arms. Though in the Bavarian dialect, Münchner Kindl literally means Munich child, the original meaning of the figure was a monk or friar.
MAMUZ Archaeological Park
The archaeological open-air site next to Asparn Castle (Schloss Asparn) belongs to the MAMUZ Museum of Prehistory in the Austrian region of Weinviertel. Covering an area of 19,000 m², reconstructed buildings dating from the Palaeolithic Age up to the Iron Age are displayed. [German]
Varaždin Fortress
The fortress in Croatian Varaždin impresses with its location in a green belt. Like a fairytale castle, the white walls rise above a former moat. Where water built a barrier in earlier times, strollers enjoy their walks. [German]
Commandantenhus in Stralsund
The Commandantenhus was built as the administrative seat of the Swedish garrison commander in the years 1748-1751. Together with other historical buildings, it adorns the Alte Markt (Old Market Square) of Stralsund. A striking allusion to its former function is the large coat of arms in its gable field. [German]
#TrainWindowView of Salzburg
Railway lines between Salzburg and Germany cross the Salzach River near Salzburg Central Station. On my train trips, I always look forward to this #trainwindowview of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg City while passing the railway bridge.
Trieste Railway Museum
You find the Trieste Railway Museum in the entrance building of the former Transalpina terminus. The Transalpina connected the port city of Trieste with the western parts of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. [German]
Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli
The Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli is a narrow-gauge steam-powered railway in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It connects several seaside resorts along the German coast of the Baltic Sea.
Bummerlhaus in Steyr
The Bummerlhaus is a late Gothic mansion in the city of Steyr. It is considered one of the finest medieval secular buildings in Austria. Its first mention dates back to 1450, but its oldest part may be from the 13th century.
Villa Manin in Codroipo
On 17 October 1797, France and Austria signed the Treaty of Campo Formio in this villa. This event ended the War of the First Coalition. Today, the estate houses a collection of antique carriages and an armoury. In addition, the villa is a popular venue. [German]
Manhole cover in Schwerin
Schwerin is the capital city (Landeshauptstadt) of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The manhole covers in Schwerin show the city arms in the version of 1991. The depicted knight represents Henry the Lion. The flag in his hand is a gonfalon. [German]