Snežnik Castle (Grad Snežnik) was first mentioned in 1268. I was especially impressed by the complete interior furnishing of the late 19th century. So, this place gave me a good impression of the noble lifestyle in that period. [German]
Handel House in Halle (Saale)
Georg Frideric Handel (Georg Friedrich Händel) was born in Halle (Saale) in 1685 and lived in this city for 18 years. Today, his birthplace houses an exhibition on the life and work of the composer. It is generally known as the Handel House (Händel-Haus). [German]
Kornmesserhaus in Bruck/Mur
The Kornmesserhaus is one of the most beautiful Gothic secular buildings in Austria. You find the building on the town square of Bruck an der Mur. Its name originates from its first owner, Pankraz Kornmesser.
St Daniel’s Church in Štanjel
St Daniel’s Church in Štanjel was built in the 15th century as the burial vault of the Counts of Cobenzl. I especially like the church for the shape of its steeple. Štanjel also offers a beautiful garden named Ferrari Garden (Ferrarijev vrt). [German]
Gorch Fock I (1933) in Stralsund
The Gorch Fock I dates back to 1933. Before WWII, it served as a school ship for the German Reichsmarine. Today, it is a museum ship in Stralsund. Its name refers to the author Johann Wilhelm Kinau, who used the pseudonym Gorch Fock for his works.
Hofmarstallschwemme in Salzburg
This water basin for washing horses (Pferdeschwemme) stands next to Sigmund’s Gate (Sigmundstor). The basin, generally known as Hofmarstallschwemme, was designed and built in 1693 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
k.u.k. Naval Cemetery in Pula
The port of Pula was the main base of the Austro-Hungarian Navy until 1918. An impressive trace to this time forms the k.u.k. Naval Cemetery of Pula. The place in today’s Stoja district dates back to 1862. [German]
Ebbelwei-Expreß in Frankfurt/Main
There are many ways to explore the German city of Frankfurt am Main. One of them is by riding the Ebbelwei-Expreß. This tram tours the most impressive sights and provides info via an audio guide. In addition, the passengers enjoy a glass of Ebbelwei.
Basiliskenhaus in Vienna
The Basiliskenhaus is situated at the Schönlaterngasse 7. The mural at this house shows a myth about a baker servant who defeated a basilisk. The fabulous creature lived in the well of the building.
Diesel rail car FS ALn 663
While I waited for my connection train in Udine, a classic diesel rail car stopped nearby. It was one of the Class FS ALn 663. Fiat Ferroviaria built these cars in the years 1983 – 1993. The depicted rail car ran for the line Udine – Cividale del Friuli.
Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale)
The Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale) tells about the famous band on three floors. It shows pieces from the beginning in the 1960s until their separation in 1970. It also displays material about their solo careers after 1970.
Goose Girl Fountain in Vienna
The Goose Girl Fountain (Gänsemädchenbrunnen) displays a girl with three geese. Its creator was the Czech sculptor Antonín Pavel Wagner. The fowls refer to the first site of the fountain, which was the former poultry market of the city.