I’m not sure but I think this lion stuck its tongue out of me while I was taking a photo. The sculpture is one of two lions who guard the gate to the Swiss Court, the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace.
Coat of arms at the Hofburg in Vienna
Coat of arms at the inner castle square (Innere Burghof) of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The board, dating back to the period of Ferdinand I, is placed at the northern wall of the Swiss Wing. [German]
Hoffmannsches Freihaus in Wels
This building generally known as Hoffmannsches Freihaus or Haus der Salome Alt was first mentioned in 1464. The name Freihaus (‘Free House’) refers to the fact that the residents of this building were outside the jurisdiction of the city court and were exempt from municipal taxes.
The 10th beer is paid by the mayor
This is an interesting sign I saw at a restaurant in Wels, Austria. It says that the 10th glass of beer is paid by the mayor. Not sure if this a joke or a promise.
Light bulbs at railway station Wels
In front of the railway station of Wels, I discovered this artwork. Fixed on flexible poles, the lights started to shake as soon as there was a breeze in the street. Solar panels provided the lamps with energy.
Heraldic device of Principality of Auersperg
At a building in Wels I found this beautiful as well as huge coat of arms. It belongs to the noble family of Auersperg.
Haydn-Haus in Eisenstadt
Austrian composer Joseph Haydn lived in this building from 1766 to 1778. Today it houses a museum telling about the private life of the composer. So I learned here more about his wife Anna Aloysia. Another museum about Joseph Haydn is located in his former home in Vienna.
Porcia Castle in Spittal an der Drau
The Renaissance castle in the style of an Italian palazzi dates back to the 16th century. It houses a museum for local history and a female ghost. Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia) is notorious for the White Lady Katharina of Salamanca, who is said to be cursed to haunt the rooms.
Courtyard of Porcia Castle in Spittal
On my walk through Spittal an der Drau, I peeped into the courtyard of Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia). Preparations for a theatre festival took place right at this moment. I guess such a Renaissance court is an excellent location for a classical stage play.
Pillory in Spittal an der Drau
A pillory built in the 16th century situated in front of Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia) in the Carinthian city Spittal an der Drau.
Red box for finds in Vienna
Interesting! If one finds anything (not that valuable) in the streets of Vienna one doesn’t have to go to the lost property office. One can drop it in one of these red boxes I came across here. Are there such boxes in your area too?
Bus Steyr 480A in Payerbach
Classic bus Steyr 480A built in 1957 seen on the grounds of the railway station Payerbach-Reichenau in the Austrian state Lower Austria (Niederösterreich). This bus was operated by the Austrian mail service (Österreichische Post) which used to offer public transportation as well.