Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Shōsei-en is an absolutely wonderful Japanese garden in Kyōto, Japan that belongs to the Higashi-Hongan-ji temple. It dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) and contains a nice pond from that time that is spanned by an old bridge. Continue reading “Shōsei-en”
If you get into Kyōto, Japan from the main railway station the first temple you will see is the Higashi Honjan-Ji – a shinto temple with a nice Buddha hall and a beautiful garden. The main hall dates back to 1895 and it is said to be the biggest wooden building in the world. Continue reading “Higashi Honjan-Ji”
The Englischer Garten is a 375 hectares large park in München, Germany – it is one of the largest parks in the world. It’s name refers to the English landscape gardens the park was built after. It is open and used by locals and tourists to relax, have a picnic or to play games. Continue reading “Englischer Garten”
The Viktualienmarkt is a continuous market in the city center of München, Germany. It is open except on Sundays and holidays. It exists since 1807 and the houses are arranged around a beergarden and the central Maibaum (during that season). Continue reading “Central market place”
The Neues Rathaus at the Marienplatz in München, Germany is a gorgeous building and seat of the major and the city council. It was built from 1867 on in neo-gothic style. In 1944 it was only slightly damaged. Continue reading “Fantastic town hall”
The Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau in München, Germany – also called Frauenkirche – is one of the town’s landmarks. The building goes back to 1428 and the two towers are nearly 100 meters high. As no higher buildings are are allowed in the city center you can see them from near and far. Continue reading “The Frauenkirche”
The Chinesischer Turm is a Chinese style pagoda within the Englischer Garten in München, Germany. It is 25 meters high and was built from 1789 on for the opening of the garden. By that time the Chinese style was very famous in Europe. Continue reading “Chinese pagoda”
Sorrento, Italy is located on the wonderful Amalfi coast. From Napoli you can the Circumvesuviana from Porta Nolana to the railway station of Sorrento. It has 17000 inhabitants and lies ona peninsula in the gulf of Napoli. The rocky area attracts tourists with orange and lemon gardens. Continue reading “A trip to Sorrento”
The Vesuvio is a well-known active vulcano located close to Napoli, Italy. It is the one that destroyed th ancient city of Pompeji. The Vesuvio is 1281 meters high and his name means the burning one. Continue reading “Climbing Vesuvio”
Pompeji was an ancient city close to Napoli, Italy that was destroyed by an eruption of volcano Vesuvio in the year 79 CE. The city existed for 700 years until its history suddenly ended. Today 44 hectares are visible again and you can walk through houses and amphitheatres. Continue reading “Destroyed city”