Art and culture blog – Much is already known...

... but there are always interesting things to learn

My blog documents my "journeys through the landscape of art history" and attempts to trace my impressions and discoveries in this extensive subject area.

The past meets the present – things become vibrant and thrilling when references and connections are revealed between different eras of art history. Art history can be as exciting as a thriller and as profound and mysterious as romance.

Very best of all, however, is that discourse on art-history topics continues with no sign of abating

Salzburg Nord thermal power station

On the walk along the sixteen "secret pillars" to the Maria Plain pilgrimage church, the striking architecture of the Salzburg Nord thermal power station immediately catches the eye.

A visit to Meissl & Schadn

The glorious smell of schnitzel wafts by – and they look just as delicious. I opt, however, for the fillet of brook trout with roast potatoes and salad. It tastes exquisite and the Grüner Veltliner from the winery Groiss complements it perfectly.

The Mönchsberg

What luck to live in such a city. Never a day could be too long for me, I always find new personal gifts of this city to me.