Hellbrunn digital collage

Hellbrunn Palace, built in 1613-1619, is located near Salzburg, Austria.  It is known for its trick fountains which were designed to squirt unsuspecting visitors as they visited.  

The statue pictured is of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who was also Queen of Hungary.  She was born in 1837, and was greatly beloved, particularly in Hungary as she played a key role in joining the two countries.  She married at 16, ruled for 44 years (the longest tenure for an Austrian Empress) and was assassinated at 60.  It appears that the statue is no longer at Hellbrunn and has been moved to Salzburg.

Cheers!

PJ

(c) 2020 PJ Lehrer

Salzburg signs

I've posted a few blogs about Salzburg and some included photographs of the wrought iron signs there.  

But since they are unique I thought I give them their due, 

and post a blog focusing entirely on them.  

The tradition began with guild signs in the middle ages, 

but these days all businesses have them.  

Why not? They're fun.  

The best place to sign-watch is The Getreidegasse.  

Since it's also the biggest shopping street right in the middle of the old town,

it tends to be on everyone's list.  

But signs can really be found throughout Salzburg.  Look at the iron work on this one!

And this one for a florist is my favorite.  A pre-emoji!!!

Here are the previous Salzburg blogs...

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2013/08/salzburg.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/03/salzburg-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/07/salzburg-3.html

Cheers!

PJ

(c) 2019 PJ Lehrer