
Where snow and horizon meet

until you reach the top
of a hill and more mountains
remind you that the horizon's further still

and walk back into the village,

with wood shingle sidings

with wooden shutters
offering a warm embrace

you would not expect that Vorarlberg -
home to the Bregenzerwald Region -
is the European center of modern architecture,
would you?
Well, traveling through the region
will offer you stunning examples of both
traditional and modern architecture.
Its beauty took my breath away.
Photographs & Text © by Merisi
Here are links about the Bregenzerwald Region and its architecture:
o> Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg
"Famous for its contemporary architecture, throughout Vorarlberg's Bregenzerwald classic wooden buildings are preserved, yet also enhanced, in bold modern form."
o> network of architecture guided tours
by architects, architectural historians and writers
In a previous post, you'll find an example of modern architecture in Vorarlberg:
o> Women's Museum in Hittsau
o> Book review: Sustainable Architecture in Vorarlberg by Ulrich Dangel
o> Austria Travel Info: Vorarlberg
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It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect winter landscape, complete with snowy hills and beautiful blue skies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery and skies. Happy New Year!
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I love your snowy, winter captures, Merisi, and what a beautiful place! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove those houses.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYes! We might be going there soon, near Innsbruck :-).
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this lovely world! Perhaps someday I will go there in winter...
ReplyDeleteLook at all that snow! It makes me want to put on ski and go cross-country.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful farmhouses! They seem so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteSo amazing post, I love this type of photos also Now I really want to come there and enjoy with you,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wonderful cool post.