마커스도르프-하인도르프‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪8‬개의 천연기념물

– 제 개인적인 견해로는 적극 추천하는 – TV 시리즈 »세계의 보물 – 인류의 유산«의 웹사이트에는 다음과 같이 적혀 있습니다: „바하우는 우선 멜크와 크렘스 사이의 약 30km 길이의 도나우 강 협곡입니다. 이곳에서 강은 좁은 암석 계곡을 형성합니다. 바하우의 상징이자 이 풍경을 연출하는 것은 멜크 수도원입니다...“ 유네스코로부터 „세계문화유산“으로 지정된 이 하이라이트에 대한 15분짜리 영상은 다음 링크를 통해 ARD 미디어 라이브러리에서 볼 수 있습니다 =>> https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/die-wachau-oesterreich-folge-282/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS82ODcyNjk0

우리가 바라볼 뿐만 아니라, 각자 매우 개인적이고 개별적으로 예수 그리스도께서 우리를 바라보시도록 할 수 있는 그러한 십자가 앞에서, 저는 영적 성찰을 위해 성부 교황 레오 14세의 생각을 잠시 나누고자 합니다: “우리의 형제가 되신 하느님의 아들은 사람들을 바라보시고, 인류를 바라보십니다… 예수님은 보시고 사랑하십니다. 그분은 우리를 위해, 우리와 함께 사랑하시고 고통받으십니다: 그분의 자비는 형제적인 가까움을 표현할 뿐만 아니라 구원의 의지를 표현합니다.”

St. Pölten

A really good place

The Windcatcher fountain sculpture has stood in Europaplatz in St. Pölten since 2024. Erected as a new landmark as part of the square's redesign, it replaces the previous fountain. The sculpture consists of approximately 16,000 handmade bricks and forms an open rotunda equipped with an irrigation system. This system provides cooling through cascading water and evaporation, improving the microclimate. Inside, a tree is surrounded by a bench. The structure also reduces noise and particulate matter, and provides habitat for birds and insects. The design combines ecological function with a pleasant public space and was implemented with the participation of the local community, who were able to symbolically sponsor individual bricks. The Windcatcher thus represents climate awareness, sustainability, and social cohesion.

"The large-scale fountain sculpture offers, on the one hand, a place of retreat and lingering at this busy traffic intersection, thanks to its structural design, and on the other hand, the object is designed in such a way that its special brick structure creates a space that is permeable to air and light," says the Graz-based artist collective "Breath Earth Collective", who will implement the project.

The Holy Trinity Column was built in the 18th century (1714-1782) to thank for the end of the plague epidemic. It is an excellent example of Baroque art and symbolizes the triumph of the Holy Trinity. Take time to look at the ornate details of the column, the sculptures of the saints and the inscriptions that testify to the history of the city and its religious tradition. Notice the fine details of the column created by local artists and sculptors. The central group of figures represents the Holy Trinity surrounded by angels and Saints Sebastian, Rochus and Charles Borromeo, who were venerated as patron saints against the plague. The column is richly decorated and is an example of the Baroque splendor that was popular in Austria at the time.

Foundation dug in 1753/54, foundation stone laid for the column in 1768, which was erected by the citizens on the basis of a vow to be spared from war, earthquakes, fire and epidemics by the Trinity; in 1755 a basic concept already existed, which was approved by K. Maria Theresia; 1759 marble deliveries from Lilienfeld for the fountain basin, which was not placed on the town hall square until 1766; 1767 contract with St. Pölten sculptor Andree Gruber; 1768 ceremonial laying of the foundation stone; construction progress repeatedly delayed, 1769 up to the main cornice finished, 1774 another contract with Gruber for work up to the pyramid, completed in 1782