The stone of Hus (Hussenstein) marks the supposed spot where Jan Hus was burned at the stake on 6 July 1415. Though the black boulder was named after Hus it also reminds of another victim burned at the same spot: Jerome of Prague.
Tag: Baden-Württemberg
Imperia in Constance
The statue of Imperia stands at the port of Constance (Konstanz). It reminds of the Council of Constance in the years 1414-1418. [German]
Neues Schloss in Stuttgart
The Neues Schloss (New Palace), built in the late Baroque style, served as the residence of the Kings of Württemberg.
Maypole in Schorndorf
The photo depicts a maypole at the marketplace of Schorndorf. The signs placed at the maypole represent different industries working in the city. Are there similar maypoles in your region?
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
The following was a big surprise on my urban walk through Stuttgart. I came across a fodder meadow (Fettwiese) inside the city. The hay from this meadow is for the animals of a nearby zoo named Wilhelma.
Ulm Minster in Ulm
Though Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster) is built in Gothic style it wasn’t finished before 1890. With its steeple measuring 161.5 metres it is the tallest church in the world. Visitors are allowed to climb up to a height of 143 m.
Dovecote in Tübingen
A dovecote seen in Tübingen, Germany.
Montfort Castle in Langenargen
Montfort Castle (Schloss Montfort) is a lakeside palace next to Lake Constance (Bodensee). It was built for King William I of Württemberg in 1867. I took this photo on a boat trip from Lindau to Friedrichshafen and was especially impressed by the Moorish architecture of the palace.