Fagus Factory in Alfeld

Fagus factory in Alfeld, Germany

The Fagus factory is a very special world heritage site because the factory is still in operation. The buildings house a production for shoe lasts as well as a museum about the history of the company and shoes in general. The architecture is considered as an example of early modern architecture and was designed by Walter Gropius and Adolf Mayer.

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Late Carolingian frescoes on Reichenau Island

Late Carolingian frescoes on Reichenau Island, Germany

At St George’s Basilica I had the change to see some frescoes showing scenes of Jesus Christ’s life described in the bible. Though I had always thought they were of Ottonian period I was told they were created even earlier, so they are considered late Carolingian (9th century).

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Völklingen Ironworks

View of the iron works taken from the railway station

The Völklingen Ironworks (Völklinger Hütte) is a World Heritage Site and part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage. Today it houses the Ferrodrom, an interactive science centre focusing on the making of iron. I took this photo from a platform of the nearby railway station of Völklingen.

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