At the foot of Lamberg Castle, a Gothic archway blocks the way to the former palace. People call it Unteres Burgtor (Lower Castle Gate). A fresco depicting two emperors and a medieval view of the town adorns the structure. [German]
Category: Murals
Trompe l’oeil in Füssen
The High Palace (Hohes Schloss) in the Bavarian city of Füssen is known for its Trompe l’oeil architectural paintings. For example, I was impressed by the illusionistic oriel windows. They give the building a surreal touch.
Holy Trinity Church in Hrastovlje
The Holy Trinity Church (cerkev sv. Trojice) in Hrastovlje formed a fortified church earlier. Today, it offers an outstanding range of frescoes inside. The depictions show both biblical events and a dance macabre. [German]
Mural by František Gajdoš
This Socialist Realist fresco forms a decoration in the hall of the Bratislava Main Railway Station (Bratislava hlavná stanica). The mural was created by František Gajdoš in 1960. An intriguing detail is the small sputnik at the upper edge of the depiction.
WRB Philadelphia (Locomotive)
A mural near the railway station Wien Meidling reminds us that one of the first Austrian locomotives originated from the USA. The Norris Locomotive Works in Philadelphia assembled the WRB Philadelphia in 1837.
Dominican Island in Constance
Many years ago, a monastery stood on the Dominican Island next to Constance (Konstanz). Today the old walls accommodate a hotel, where guests enjoy the former cloister with wall paintings by Carl von Haeberlin.
Old curacy in Žalec
At first, I was surprised to see embrasures at this part of the former curacy. Later, I learned the Baroque building was erected on top of the walls of a former defence tower. The fresco above the richly ornamented portal depicts Saint Nicholas, to whom the nearby church is consecrated.
Porta principalis dextra in Vienna
This mosaic at a building in Vienna reminds pedestrians of an ancient gate (porta principalis dextra) that stood here in the 1st century. It was part of the Roman fort Vindobona, the nucleus of modern Vienna.
Institute of Hop Research & Brewing
A pretty narrative mural on the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing (Inštitut za hmeljarstvo in pivovarstvo Slovenije) in Žalec. This institute is located next to the museum about hop-growing and brewing industry in Slovenia.
Abandoned building in Bratislava
When I visited Bratislava in 2004, I walked through a captivating quarter of deserted houses. A fine example was this building. The more you look at it, the more you see. After a few minutes, I discovered several animals, a windmill, and a fake staircase.
Van de Velde Building in Weimar
The Van de Velde Building was designed by Henry van de Velde for the Grand Ducal Saxon School of Arts and Crafts. Today it houses the Faculty of Art and Design of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. At the central staircase you can see a restored mural, originally made by Oskar Schlemmer.
Quotes at Weimar Houses
The quotes on the house walls of Weimar are a challenge for attentive walks. They inspire not only to look at gable ends but also to reflect. This quote from Jules Renard made me pensive: “If you know life, please give me its address”. [German]