You only see what you know (Goethe)
While I walked through Merano in Italy, I came across this sundial. I was impressed by how many elements and codes are compiled in this depiction. For example, you see the motto of Frederick III (A.E.I.O.U.) as well as a skull with an hourglass on top of it. [German]
Lebenberg Castle (Castel Monteleone) is a 13th-century castle in Tscherms, a place in the region of Merano. During a guided tour, you experience a fully furnished castle with a Rococo-style hall of mirrors and a three-floor high chapel of the 14th century. [German]
After visiting an exhibition about tourism in the rooms of Trauttmansdorff Castle, I had a relaxed walk through the gardens. It was a great experience to see such a lush landscape of plants in a region not far from the Alps. [German]
The Frecciargento (top speed of 160 mph) belongs together with the Frecciarossa (190 mph) and the Frecciabianca (160 mph) to the group of Italian high-speed trains. The train depicted above is waiting in the central station of Bolzano for the exit towards Rome. [German]
Another way to depict an emblem: A mosaic, seen at a bridge in Merano, Italy. It shows the coat of arms of the Habsburg family.
At the railway station of Bolzano, I came across this statue. It reminds me of movies like ‘Metropolis’ by Fritz Lang.
One of the most peculiar architectural impressions outside the Bolzano Main Station is this lizard climbing a wall. Above the sporty creature, you see two elements similar to ancient herms. I love the idea to put a sculpture of a lizard as an add-on.
In a park of Merano, I came across a monument to Empress Elisabeth (‘Sisi’) of Austria. It happens to be I met her twice on this day. My train trip ended in Vienna, where I saw another sculpture of Sisi at the railway station Wien Westbahnhof.
At the end of my visit in Merano I walked down the famous Laubengasse which is known as a lane with one of the longest arcades in the world. Which fine streets with arcades do you know?
At the Christmas Market of Merano, I found this depiction of Santa Clauss. Several mosses formed his face.
It was in Merano where I finally came across a train that didn’t accept my InterRail pass! 🙂
Photo of Sigmundskron Castle taken on a train trip from Bolzano to Meran. It saw its first mention as Formicaria in 945. Around 1473, Duke Sigmund the Wealthy converted it into a fortress and changed its name to Sigmundskron. Today, it houses a part of the Messner Mountain Museum.