Yep, we offer you another lighthouse to pinpoint, one we have never seen before in a photo or in person. See if you can tell us about it. Send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com and include your hometown. And yes, if you sent it in, tell us, for we lost the source of this photograph.
For the last mystery, Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas wrote: “Today’s mystery photo is of the Votivkirche, a neo-Gothic church located near the University of Vienna. It was built in the 19th century as a symbol of gratitude after Emperor Franz Joseph I (1830–1916) survived an assassination attempt in 1853. The church was completed in 1879, just in time for the emperor’s silver wedding anniversary. I am pretty sure that many folks will identify this week’s mystery photo and give you reams of info about the history of the church. So I’d like to focus on the more modern aspects of what is in today’s mystery photo.
“As can be seen, there is a large greenspace located in front of the Votivkirche. Originally called Votivpark, it was created in 1870 and then officially renamed Sigmund Freud Park, in honor of the founder of psychoanalysis, who lived nearby and worked at the University of Vienna. The park is clearly a popular place for students of the university to gather and simply chill out, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and nurture their developing, life-long friendships.
“But what the heck is that large, insulated pipe running across the landscape? Well, the mysterious pipe running along the church’s front grounds is part of Vienna’s district heating system. Installed in the late 20th century, these above-ground pipes are used temporarily during maintenance or upgrades to the underground network. Vienna’s district heating is one of the largest and most eco-friendly in Europe, using waste heat from incineration and other sources to warm homes and public buildings. The pipe in front of the Votivkirche is a visual reminder of the city’s commitment to sustainable energy — even when juxtaposed against its grand, historic architecture.”
Others getting the mystery correct were George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; and Chuck Miller, Lawrenceville.
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