Theatrium Wiesbaden
Merry go round, originally uploaded by laurenz.
Here you see the flags representing the 32 nations participating in the FIFA World Cup 2006.
The photo was taken at the “Theatrium” in Wiesbaden, Germany.
June 11, 2006
Random post from the past:
Mistra (Mystras), Sparti, Peloponnese
The archaeological site of Mystras is vast and one should devote at least several hours (better: a full day) to exploring it. Getting there involves a steep climb but the effort is rewarded by many beautiful views and, of course, the wonderful byzantinic architecture including a castle, several important churches, palaces, convents a museum and some normal houses. I especially enjoyed the scenic layout and the many overgrown paths, old stairs and dorrways. Like with many transcribed places names, quite a confusion exists concerning the spelling of the Greek place name Μύστρας in our alphabet: Mystras, Mystra, Mistra, Mistras. ...