Moscow is more than grey Stalinist architecture. In fact, Moscow has some of the highest skyscrapers in Europe and other shining buildings. Let me show you the Moscow International Business Center! (more…)
Architecture
In Minsk, the Town Hall attracts many looks. And that’s for sure, the City Hall of Minsk is very beautiful. But did you know it’s rebuilt and not even 20 years old? (more…)
The National Library of Belarus is one of the most interesting buildings in the Belarussian capital Minsk. What is this for a place and should you pay it a visit? (more…)
Gherla is a quite anonymous city in Northern Romania, but Gherla has a secret. Gherla was once built by Armenians but now they are gone. Follow me on a visit and see the remains of the Armenian architecture. (more…)
Bontida Bánffy Castle is located in the Transylvanian countryside and is one of the most spectacular castle ensembles in the area. Let’s take a closer look at this partly abandoned castle that represents many construction styles. (more…)
Austria’s capital Vienna is renowned for its stunning architecture that represents several historical styles. What is less mentioned are the modern parts of Vienna. What modern landmarks are there? (more…)
There are many nice places in Vienna, but no place has so many gathered in the same place as the Hofburg Palace. Look at the architecture and ornaments! Within the walls of Hofburg is the world-famous Spanish riding school. (more…)
In Malmö is the infamous district Rosengård located. Here the future was built in the 1960s. In Rosengård’s case, the future would be asphalt and concrete.
Walhalla is a powerful construction on a hillside on the Danube river not far from Regensburg. Here the most influential German-speaking people (incl. Dutch) have until the mid-1800s gathered in a marble-clad hall. (more…)
A gigantic Hercules has since 1717 gazed over the German city of Kassel. From a height of 526 meters above the sea, he keeps constantly an eye over the city of Kassel with 193,000 inhabitants.