Below the unimposing walls of the Capuchin Church, the Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft) houses the bodies of 12 emperors and 18 empresses. In Vienna, people also know this morbid place as Capuchin Crypt (Kapuzinergruft).
Blatná Castle in Bohemia
Blatná Castle (Zámek Blatná) dates back to 1235. The building with a moat stands next to an English landscape park. Visitors find salons in the styles of Oriental, Rococo and Empire. One room displays the connection between a former castle owner and Ethiopia.
Český Šternberk Castle
Český Šternberk Castle (Hrad Český Šternberk) is a castle of the mid-13th century and is considered one of the best preserved Gothic Bohemian castles. The castle offers a rare collection of 500+ copper engravings depicting the history of the Thirty Years’ War.
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
The following was a big surprise on my urban walk through Stuttgart. I came across a fodder meadow (Fettwiese) inside the city. The hay from this meadow is for the animals of a nearby zoo named Wilhelma.
Linderhof Palace in Ettal
Linderhof Palace (Schloss Linderhof) is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is remarkable for its French interior style. Its fanciful castle grounds with an artificial grotto, a mythical tree inside a hut, and a Moorish kiosk are also worth a visit.
Palais Schwarzenberg in Vienna
Palais Schwarzenberg is a Baroque palace near Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere). The architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach completed the building in 1728.
Manhole cover in Hanover
A manhole cover seen in Hannover, Germany. I know the coat of arms of Hannover which is in the center of the emblem but what about the two lions and the helmet? Do you know the meaning of this coat of arms?
Monument to Archduke Charles
This equestrian statue was erected in 1860 to commemorate Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen. The most intriguing fact about this statue is the horse’s pose. It stands with two legs only on the pedestal. The tail doesn’t support the construction.
Schweizertor in Vienna
The Swiss Gate (Schweizertor) leads to the oldest part of the Hofburg. Behind this gate, you find the entrance to the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer). The treasury houses crowns and jewels full of history, e.g. the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
Linzer Schloss in Linz
Linz Castle (Linzer Schloss) was the residence of Frederick III for several years in the 15th century. Today, it houses the Schlossmuseum. This castle museum is a site of the State Museums of Upper Austria and is considered a universal museum.
Olympic tower in Munich
The Olympic Tower (Olympiaturm) of Munich is situated on the Olympiapark. From the revolving restaurant, I had a great view of some sights of Munich, e.g. the Olympiastadion and the BMW museum.
House Attack by Erwin Wurm
For several weeks, a small house on the facade of the MUMOK (Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien) attracted the visitors’ attention. The creator of this public art titled House Attack was the Styrian artist Erwin Wurm.