The house sign of the Pilatushaus in Nuremberg shows Saint George fighting the dragon. The motif fits well. The owner of this home was a Plattner (amorer), and George was the Saint of his craft guild.
Tag: Germany
Heinrich Harder in Berlin
This illustration of a Triceratops by Heinrich Harder is one of several animal representations on the outer walls of the Aquarium Berlin. It forms an intriguing contrast to the colourful fishes inside.
Council Building in Constance
In the Council Building, the election of Pope Martin V took place in the year 1417. It was a crucial event during the Council of Constance (1414-1418). The German building name still reminds us of this event: Konzilgebäude or Konzil. [German]
Skyline of Berlin
I took this skyline pic of Berlin from the top of the Victory Column (Siegessäule). On the left side, you see the modern television tower of Berlin, the Fernsehturm. The Greek cross on the sphere is often called “The Pope’s Revenge”.
Neuenburg Castle in Freyburg
Neuenburg Castle (Schloss Neuenburg), located in the wine-growing area of Saale-Unstrut, accommodates a wine museum. I took this photo while enjoying a boat trip on the Unstrut River.
Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg
Ehrenburg Palace (Schloss Ehrenburg) was the residential palace of the dukes of Saxe-Coburg until 1918. It originates from a Franciscan monastery. The present façade in the English Gothic Revival style is a work by Karl Friedrich Schinkel at the beginning of the 19th century. [German]
“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]
Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart
Korean architect Eun Young Yi planned the new Stadtbibliothek (municipal library) am Mailänder Platz in Stuttgart. It opened in 2011. I especially love the patterns the bookshelves form inside the library.
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.
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.
Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale)
The Beatles Museum in Halle (Saale) tells about the famous band on three floor. It shows pieces from the beginning in the 1960s until their separation in 1970. It also displays material about their solo careers after 1970.
Teddy bears in Nuremberg
Cute! I found this group of teddy bears in front of a doll shop. Can you imagine my surprise to meet bears in the streets of Nuremberg? On the other hand, it wasn’t my first bear-related experience on this day.