The Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra (German: Basilika SS. Ulrich and Afra) is a Catholic parish in Augsburg, Bavaria, which originated from the Roman tomb of St. Afra, which was martyred in year 304. The building is a great example of Gothic architecture in Germany. In its interior it …
Few places I ever visited are so mysterious as Externsteine. Simply put – this is nothing but a bunch of weird rocks. But, when you come and stand next to them you cannot contain excitement as all sorts of thoughts go through your head. Yes, they are natural rock formation, …
This will be a short and sad post. Well, sad for everyone but the people that will actually live here one day. That’s right, this 500 year old castle (built somewhere at the beginning of the 16th century), that was owned by Fugger family up until 1889, will soon become …
In the heart of Augsburg, in Maximilianstraße 46 you can find one small, but extremely beautiful gem that you should definitely visit. The Schaezlerpalais is a magnificent baroque palace built between 1765-1770 and today is widely regarded as the most artistically significant Rococo ball room in Germany. The palace is registered historic …
Before I write something more, here is a glimpse of one of the most unique monuments I have ever visited. My basic 18-55 lens is hardly enough to capture this beauty in all its glory during sunset.
This photo is taken in Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra in Augsburg. Religious or not, on a hot summer day thick walls of a church provide very good protection against heat. So, at that moment in time, basilica was our favorite place. More on this spectacular sight at one later …
Sisi Castle is a moated castle located in Unterwittelsbach near Aichach in Bavaria, also called “Sisi-Schloss” by the locals or simply “the castle”. It is a former hunting lodge of the Duke Max of Bavaria and first mention of a castle dates all the way back to year 1126. However, …
Until I post something new, here’s what I would rather be doing right now. Thanks, Daily Post for giving me some food for the thoughts… A view I would rather be enjoying right now…
Idea of Walhalla originates all the way back in year 1807 and newly elevated Crown Prince Ludwig of the Kingdom of Bavaria, when he decided to create busts of famous German people throughout the history. Building of memorial itself was initiated in 1826 by Ludwig who was king by this …
Who says that every monument has to be something known worldwide and visited by millions of people? That certainly helps, but also that is why small, unknown things sometimes have such a charm and character… if you can only find them. And I am very glad I found this tiny, …
