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Berlin monuments | Bebelplatz and Unter den Linden, Germany

Berlin monuments | Bebelplatz and Unter den Linden, Germany

Bebelplatz is one of Berlin‘s largest and more famous squares. It is located near Unter den Linden. Until 1910 it was called Platz am Opernhaus (square at the Opera House) and between 1910 and 1947 Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Platz. Although invisible in the picture, there is quite an interesting monument in this square. Monuments at Babelplatz One of […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 9, 2020

The Royal Castle | Poznań, Poland

The Royal Castle | Poznań, Poland

This newly renovated Royal Castle in Poznan has quite a long and rich history. Works on its construction started already in the 13th century. Today it houses the Museum of Applied Arts. The origins of the Royal Castle in Poznan The construction of the Royal Castle in Poznan began at the end of the 13th […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 9, 2020

Valencia Cathedral | Spain

Valencia Cathedral | Spain

If you search “Valencia Cathedral” on Google, the first suggestion of a query will be “Is the Holy Grail in Valencia?”. Well, apparently, yes. The Vatican even confirmed that with a high probability the cup stored in the Cathedral served Jesus. Some information about Valencia Cathedral The Catalans call Valencia Cathedral “Seu”. It is dedicated […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 8, 2020

Half-marathon in Lisbon | Portugal

Half-marathon in Lisbon | Portugal

Did you know that you can pass 25 de Abril Bridge on foot only when you participate in half marathon in Lisbon? The route for the half-marathon was even changed so that runners can pass Tagus river. The marathon starts on the south bank and finishes in the north bank (in Belem district). Sports in […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// September 4, 2020

Imperial Castle in Poznan | Poland

Imperial Castle in Poznan | Poland

The Imperial Castle in Poznan was built for the German Emperor and King of Prussia William II. Since 1710 the castle has served various functions – it housed government offices of Germany, and after World War II it became a place of cultural events of newly rebuilt Poland.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 31, 2020

Sunset on Atalis Beach | Menorca, Spain

Sunset on Atalis Beach | Menorca, Spain

Atalis beach, also called Talis, is a pearl of southern Menorca. All Balearic Islands are known for their turquoise bays and picturesque cliffs, but it is Menorca that is Nico’s favorite photography subject.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 21, 2020

Son Bou | Menorca, Spain

Son Bou | Menorca, Spain

The Balearic Islands are known for small, charming towns and fishing villages – such as Son Bou on Menorca. Most people know this place in daylight, however they and are not aware that at night from surroundings of the village one can see the Milky Way.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 19, 2020

Nossa Senhora da Nazaré Church | Nazare, Portugal

Nossa Senhora da Nazaré Church | Nazare, Portugal

This picture of the church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré was taken just after sunset. The church is located on a hill above the town of Nazare. A walk “up the hill” is not the easiest if you carry kilograms of photographic equipment. However, the views from this place are so picturesque that a bit of “sport” pays off for sure.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 6, 2020

Praia do Norte | Nazare, Portugal

Praia do Norte | Nazare, Portugal

The season for giant waves falls on the months October – March. The waves can reach up to 30 meters during this time. Although this is not recommended, giant waves can be observed from the beach called Praia do Norte.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 5, 2020

Waves | Nazare, Portugal

Waves | Nazare, Portugal

The giant waves in Nazare in Portugal are among the largest in the world. During the season, they can reach up to 30 meters. No wonder that they attract surfers from all over the world.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 4, 2020

Poznan Cathedral – Golden Chapel | Poznan, Poland

Poznan Cathedral – Golden Chapel | Poznan, Poland

The Golden Chapel is part of the Cathedral of Poznan on Ostrów Tumski. It is the resting place of the first Polish rulers. The first glance at this photo explains the name well.

Nico Trinkhaus
// August 3, 2020

Poznan Cathedral | Poznan, Poland

Poznan Cathedral | Poznan, Poland

The beginnings of the Polish State relate to the history of Poznan, especially to Ostrów Tumski – an island on the Warta River which is part of modern Poznan. The photo shows the interior of this first Polish cathedral.

Nico Trinkhaus
// June 5, 2020

Poznan Goats | Poznan, Poland

Poznan Goats | Poznan, Poland

Two goats are a symbol of Poznan and are known throughout Poland. The original statuettes of the goats are part of the clock on the Poznan City Hall tower. Every day when the clock is ticking at twelve o’clock, the goats collide with their horns while crowds of tourists applaud underneath. Wondering why?

Nico Trinkhaus
// June 4, 2020

Poznan Fara | Poznan, Poland

Poznan Fara | Poznan, Poland

The full name of this Poznan Church is Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mary Magdalene and Saint Stanislaus. Poznan Fara, or just named “Fara” is one of the greatest examples of baroque style in Poland.

Nico Trinkhaus
// June 2, 2020

Old Market Square | Poznan, Poland

Old Market Square | Poznan, Poland

Poznan Square is known for its colourful old tenement houses, which occupy the central part of the square and surround it. In the past they were the headquarters of rich merchants who sold their goods in the lower parts of their houses. Each tenement house was painted in a different colour to mark the property of a given merchant.

Nico Trinkhaus
// June 1, 2020

Potsdamer Platz in clouds | Berlin, Germany

Potsdamer Platz in clouds | Berlin, Germany

Potsdamer Platz (Potsdam Square) in Berlin is one of the major road intersections in the capital of Germany. It had been destroyed during the Second World War and later during the communist regime, it was quite an abandoned place. Until the day the Berlin wall fell…

Nico Trinkhaus
// April 6, 2020

Palace of Culture and Science | Warsaw, Poland

Palace of Culture and Science | Warsaw, Poland

There are many jokes and controversies about Pałac Kultury i Sztuki (Palace of Culture and Science) in Warsaw. However, it’s difficult to deny that over the last decades it became an icon of the capital of Poland.

Nico Trinkhaus
// April 5, 2020

Train tracks and Friedrichstrasse station | Berlin, Germany

Train tracks and Friedrichstrasse station | Berlin, Germany

Though many Berliners would deny and argue with that statement, Berlin has really good subway and train connections. Despite the capital of Germany being so vast, you can get almost everywhere in a reasonable amount of time.

Nico Trinkhaus
// April 3, 2020

Favàritx Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

Favàritx Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

Favàritx Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse on Menorca. Before it was erected in 1922 many ships wrecked on the north-east shore of this Balearic Island in Spain. The Favàritx lighthouse stands 47 meters above sea level. The lighthouse itself is 28m high, but it is built on the cliffs which fall steeply into the sea.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 6, 2020

Warsaw Skyline at Sunset | Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Skyline at Sunset | Warsaw, Poland

Some photos are spontaneous captures of the moment. Others, however, can require quite a bit of planning.⁠ This photo of the Warsaw skyline with the Palace of Culture and Science as its centerpiece falls into the latter.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 5, 2020

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