An intriguing version of a sundial seen at a chapel in Hinterbichl, a district in Prägraten am Großvenediger. The table provides info on how to calculate the exact time considering the different altitudes of the sun during the year.
k.u.k. Naval Cemetery in Pula
The port of Pula was the main base of the Austro-Hungarian Navy until 1918. An impressive trace to this time forms the k.u.k. Naval Cemetery of Pula. The place in today’s Stoja district dates back to 1862. [German]
Moritzburg Lighthouse in Saxony
During a horse-drawn carriage tour around Moritzburg Castle, we arrived at a lake with a small lighthouse. The Moritzburg lighthouse was originally part of a naumachia and a backdrop for noble people who used to sail on the lake. [German]
City tower of Enns
Enns is considered the oldest city in Austria. Its city landmark is the iconic municipal tower in the middle of the main square. It is widely known for its colourful emblems. For example, you see the city arms and the date of entitling with town privileges.
Diesel rail car FS ALn 663
While I waited for my connection train in Udine, a classic diesel rail car stopped nearby. It was one of the Class FS ALn 663. Fiat Ferroviaria built these cars in the years 1983 – 1993. The depicted rail car ran for the line Udine – Cividale del Friuli.
Diesel railbus HSB Class 187
The Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (Harz Narrow Gauge Railways) are widely known for their steam trains running up and down the Harz Mountains. But they also offer diesel railbuses (Class 187) dating back to the 1990s.
Steam Locomotive SB 109.13 (1912)
On an event at the Südbahn Museum in 2010, I saw this steam locomotive of the Class SB 109. It dates back to 1912. In the beginning the loco served for the Austrian Southern Railway Company. Today, it still runs for classic train tours.
Porta Terraferma in Zadar
I started my walk through the Croatian Zadar at the Porta Terraferma. The gate was created in 1543 based on a design by Michele Sanmicheli. At that time, it served to defend the Venetian port city. [German]
Museum of Local History in Erlangen
You find the Erlangen City Museum in the former town hall of the Old Town (Altstadt) on Martin- Luther-Platz. It shows the city’s history from its beginnings to the 20th century. Especially worth seeing is the depiction of the history of the Huguenots. [German]
Deutschlandsberg Castle in Styria
If you are interested in the people of Celts, Deutschlandsberg Castle (Schloss Deutschlandsberg) in the Austrian state of Styria is worth a visit. It houses the Archeo Norico, a museum about Celtic history.
Castello di Fagagna
On our way from the Oasi dei Quadris Bird Park to the Cjase Cocel Museum, we stopped at the Castello di Fagagna. Almost nothing remained of the castle from the 10th century, but the view of the landscape invited us to linger. [German]
Ernst Abbe Monument in Jena
The memorial site to Ernst Abbe reminded me more of a temple than a simple monument. A look through the glass door increased the impression. The dainty image of the industrialist and social reformer Ernst Abbe rested on a massive herm. [German]