I did know Füssen is known for intriguing Trompe-l’œils on the walls of the High Castle (Hohes Schloss). Though, I was surprised to see in the streets of Füssen such an impressive Trompe-l’œil featuring a book.
Category: Murals
Mural showing a pendulum clock
While walking through the lanes of Vienna, I came across this mural portraying a pendulum clock. I found it on the facade of a building that is considered the smallest one in Vienna.
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.
“Altes Wettbüro” in Dresden
I discovered this faded mural on a classicistic building near the Albertplatz in Dresden. At the time of my visit, it housed a restaurant with the name “Altes Wettbüro” (“Old Betting Office”). [German]
Lower gate of Lamberg Castle
The Austrian city of Steyr offers several colourful frescos. You’ll find this one at the lower gate of Lamberg Castle. It shows Emperor Frederick III and his son Maximilian. Whereas the gate dates back to the Middle Ages, the fresco is from 1949.
Trompe l’oeil in Füssen
The High Palace (Hohes Schloss) in the Bavarian city of Füssen is known for its illusionist architectural paintings. I was impressed by the illusionistic oriel windows. They give the building a surreal touch.
Wall painting at the Hofgarten in Munich
This is one example of several wall paintings I saw in the arcades of the Munich Court Garden (Münchner Hofgarten). The paintings display episodes in the history of the House of Wittelsbach. I was especially impressed by the fact that these paintings are publicly displayed. They are protected against wind and weather only by the arcades.
Mosaic created by Bresslern-Roth in Graz
This mosaic near the main railway station of Graz was created by Norbertine Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978). She is regarded as one of the most famous animal painters worldwide. Some of her works are displayed at the Neue Galerie in Graz.
Palais Toerring-Jettenbach
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.
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).
Mural on an electrical substation in Naumburg (Saale)
Interesting mural seen on an electrical substation of the TWN in Naumburg (Saale). It shows among others a large substation, some vineyards and the famous cathedral of Naumburg.
Renaissance fresco (1577) in Melk
Renaissance fresco dated with 1577 seen at a building in the old part of Melk.