Once upon a time, some parts of Austrian roads were paved with clinker bricks produced in Schattau, the Czech Šatov today. In Poysdorf, you still find a mile with these typically yellow bricks (Schattauer Pflaster).
Tag: Lower Austria
MAMUZ Archaeological Park
The archaeological open-air site next to Asparn Castle (Schloss Asparn) belongs to the MAMUZ Museum of Prehistory in the Austrian region of Weinviertel. Covering an area of 19,000 m², reconstructed buildings dating from the Palaeolithic Age up to the Iron Age are displayed. [German]
Hundefräulein at Schallaburg Castle
If you look at the sculptures decorating the courtyard of Schallaburg Castle (Schloss Schallaburg), you may discover the “Hundefräulein” (Dog Lady). This is the bust of a lady whose head looks like the head of a dog.
Hainburg an der Donau
Hainburg an der Donau is considered the easternmost city in Austria. Its location on the Porta Hungarica made it a historically significant border city for centuries. A well-preserved 13th-century town wall with many towers still bears witness to this today. [German]
Carnuntinum Roman Museum
At first glance, the Carnuntinum Roman Museum in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg looks like a villa rustica. In fact, it was only opened in 1904. It houses artefacts from the Roman town of Carnuntum and is regarded as the biggest Roman museum in Austria. [German]
Museum Auxiliarkastell
The Museum Auxiliarkastell (Auxiliary Fort Museum) in Petronell-Carnuntum is dedicated to the history of an equestrian fort next to the provincial capital of Carnuntum. It also displays the remains of two Roman water conduits that cross right there. [German]
Heidentor in Carnuntum
The Heidentor in Petronell-Carnuntum forms an iconic remain from the Roman Empire on the grounds of today’s Austria. Its purpose was uncertain for a long time. Local people call the structure Heidentor, meaning Heathen’s Gate or Pagan’s Gate. [German]
Schloss Hof
Schloss Hof is the largest castle of the five Marchfeld Palaces between Vienna and Bratislava. Two famous owners – Prince Eugene of Savoy and Empress Maria Therese – transformed it into a Baroque gem with a large French formal garden stretched onto seven terraces. [German]
Beethovenhaus in Baden bei Wien
Ludwig van Beethoven stayed in Baden bei Wien several times. For example, he composed parts of his famous 9th symphony in this house. Today, this building accommodates a museum with the name Beethovenhaus Baden.
Imperial Eagle in Retz
While walking through the streets of the Austrian city of Retz I came across this impressive emblem. I found it on a former industrial hall. It displayed the Imperial Eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Radyweg in Poysdorf
The Radyweg is considered the most extended wine cellar lane (Kellergasse) of Poysdorf. In earlier times, the buildings along the path formed wine cellars or press houses. A tour guide told me the length of all cellar lanes in Poysdorf adds up to 60 kilometres!
Zwiebelmusterhaus in St. Pölten
The Zwiebelmusterhaus in Sank Pölten surprised me with its wall decoration of 168 plates. Later I learned the Zwiebelmuster is a pretty famous porcelain tableware pattern for dishware.