Archive for the 'Europe' Category

Austria, Innsbruck: Golden Roof, Innsbruck Austria

Monday, February 4th, 2019

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The Goldenes Dachl or Golden Roof (built around 1500) is a landmark and famous symbol in Old Town (Altstadt) Innsbruck, Austria. The edifice was built for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan.  It served as a royal box where the Emperor and his imperial entourage could sit and enjoy festivals, tournaments, and other events that took place in the square below. Since he did not wish to alienate the allies gained by his first marriage, to Maria of Burgundy, he had an image painted of himself on the balcony between the two women.The roof was decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles.

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Liechtenstein: Liechtenstein From the Bus

Monday, February 4th, 2019

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Mountain scenes go on forever.

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Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Wearing Someone’s Shoes

Monday, February 4th, 2019

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Three can fit into the giant sculptured shoes in the promenade of Valduz, Liechtenstein.

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Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes

Monday, February 4th, 2019

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Fun sculpture of high heels in Vadaz, Liechtenstein.

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Liechtenstein, Vaduz: Tram in Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

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Easy to ride the streets in Vaduz, Liechtenstein in the tram.

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Liechtenstein, Vaduz: Stairway to Heaven?

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

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Liechtenstein house or staircase?

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Switzerland, Lucerne: Melting Chocolate Wall

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

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Yes, there’s chocolate shops in Switzerland. Who could resist licking that running chocolate waterfall?

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Switzerland, Lucerne: The Sun Doesn’t Always Shine

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

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Moody water view in Lucerne Switzerland.

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Switzerland, Lucerne: Original Name

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

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We wondered what they sold here. It’s in Switzerland.

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Switzerland, Lucerne: Time for Contemplation

Monday, January 28th, 2019

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Sometimes you just have to stop and look and think. This is on the Kapellbrücke, Chapel Bridge walk in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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