The Zwehrenturm in Kassel was a medieval tower within the city’s fortifications, serving as both a prison and an observatory over the centuries. The sundial on the Zwehrenturm dates from the 18th century. [German]
Tag: Germany
St. Nicholas Church in Stralsund
While cruising the Strela Sound with a snug sailing boat, I took this photo of the St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) in Stralsund. The church offers not only two different towers but also an astronomical clock.
‘Hare’ by Jürgen Goertz
This sculpture represents a female hare. It stands on Tiergärtnertorplatz within sight of the Albrecht Dürer House. The artwork was created in 1984 by Jürgen Goertz. In this work, the artist alludes to the painting of the Young Hare by Albrecht Dürer. [German]
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub
On a train journey along the Rhine Valley from Mainz to Koblenz I took this photo of Burg Pfalzgrafenstein. The building situated on a tiny island served as toll station until 1866. Since 2002 it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Emichsburg in Ludwigsburg
In the fairy tale garden of Ludwigsburg, this tower refers to Rapunzel’s Tower. The building is part of a small castle named Emichsburg, which saw its construction from 1798-1802. The garden is part of a Baroque park on the grounds of Ludwigsburg Residential Palace. [German]
Michelsberg Abbey in Bamberg
You have this view of Michelsberg Abbey (Kloster Michelsberg) in Bamberg from the rose garden of the New Residence (Neue Residenz). The Benedictine monastery changed into an almshouse in 1803. Today, it houses a retirement home. [German]
Dessau City Museum
The Residenzschloss Dessau, a palace in the style of the Early Renaissance, lost many of its parts during World War II. The remaining wing, the Johannbau, houses the Museum für Stadtgeschichte (Dessau City Museum). [German]
Old Synagogue in Erfurt
The Old Synagogue in Erfurt is considered the oldest synagogue in Central Europe, which has been preserved up to its roof. Some parts of it date back to the 11th century. Its cellar houses the famous Erfurt Treasure found near the synagogue.
Mendelssohn House in Leipzig
The Mendelssohn House (Mendelssohn-Haus) in Leipzig is a late Classicist building where composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy spent his last years. Today, it houses a museum about his life and his work. [German]
Mägdebrunnen in Stralsund
The Mägdebrunnen (Maidservants Fountain) in Stralsund is a work by the sculptor Günter Kaden. You find the fountain in the Fährstraße, a lane in the inner city of Stralsund. [German]
Villa Haar in Weimar
Promenaders reach Villa Haar via a long outside staircase that connects the building with the Ilmpark. Trees provide shade during the ascent, revealing a neo-Renaissance style villa. The stairwell surprises with romantic wall paintings. [German]
Gothic Town Hall in Stralsund
The Gothic town hall in Stralsund dates back to the 13th century. You will find this iconic piece of architecture on Old Market Square. It is considered one of the most important secular buildings of northern German Brick Gothic architecture.