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Steam locomotive JŽ 151-001 in Maribor, Slovenia
This steam locomotive pedestalled in front of the railway station of Maribor was built in Wiener Neustadt (Austria) in 1903. In the beginning the locomotive served on the Rohitsch Local Railway. More…...
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Traffic lights in Maribor, Slovenia
I was very impressed by these traffic lights which counted down the seconds I have to wait for green light. Later the same numbers told me how much time I’d have to cross the street. I haven’t seen...
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Industrial penthouse in Maribor?
While waiting for my next train I made my thoughts about this office on top of an industrial plant opposite to Maribor Railway Station. Would you love to work in an office high over a railway station?...
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Steam locomotive in Celje, Slovenia
At the railway station of Celje I saw the second steam locomotive on my trip through Slovenia. The locomotive now numbered JŽ 25-002 was built in the Austrian city Wiener Neustadt in 1922. In the...
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Museum of Slovenian Railways in Ljubljana, Slovenia
During a walk on the grounds of the Museum of Slovenian Railways I came across a lot of decommissioned locomotives and carriages. A place with fascinating objects at every turn. More… The post Museum...
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Building at Ljubljana Railway Station
Interesting building next to the railway station of Ljubljana. The higher you live the less neighbours you have. Would you love to live in such a building next to a train station? More… The post...
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Window at Ljubljana central station
The ticket hall of Ljubljana central station is lighted by stained glass windows like this one. It reminds of a chapel, doesn’t it? More… The post Window at Ljubljana central station appeared first on...
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New city hall of Ptuj, Slovenia
The new city hall of Ptuj was built in the beginning of 20th century by architect Max Ferstel. More info in English on travelwriticus.com More info in German on travelwriticus.at More city halls on...
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Muzej Sergej Mašera in Piran
The Muzej Sergej Mašera tells about the maritime past of the Slovene coast, Slovene naval history and related economic activities. It includes an archaeological and an art-history collection. || More...
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Velenje Castle in Velenje
Velenje Castle (Velenjski grad) is a well-preserved castle high over the Slovenian city of Velenje. It offers an interesting museum inside. For example, you see the reconstruction of an old grocery...
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Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana
The Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most), finished at the beginning of the 20th century, shows elements of the Viennese Secession. The Viennese factory A. M. Beschorner created the dragons. || More in English...
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Roman walls in Ljubljana
The ancient Roman name of Ljubljana was Emona. Today, one can still see some Roman elements in the city. E.g. this redesign of a part of the Roman town walls was created by architect Jože Plečnik. ||...
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