Tag: Mannheim

The Water Tower in Mannheim-Wallstadt

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Built in 1904, it was operational from 1905 and secured the water supply for the independent town of Wallstadt (it became part of Mannheim 1929).

Today these old water towers are privately owned and inhabited. The living quarters are usually downstairs but the top floors are accessible. Imagine sitting up high in your own private tower and overlooking the whole of the Rhine valley, from the hills of the Odenwald to the hills of the Palatinate Forest.

Ironically, I only took photos of the upper storey windows.

Monday Window

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Bird Bar

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The neighbourhood of Mannheim were this lake can be found is called “Vogelstang”, literally “bird bar” or possibly “bird pole”. This pole however, did not feature any birds when I was passing by.

Water, Water Everywhere

Huge and Tiny

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Nationen in Frieden

The mural on this building in Mannheim is called “Nations in Peace – Colourful Cultures”. It has been designed with students from two schools under the guidance of the artist Bahaiden.

Peace

This painted pebble has the same message – albeit on a much smaller scale.

Both are necessary.

The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Peace