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Semmering Railway, Hotel at Semmering, Styria, Austro-Hungar
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Semmering Railway, Hotel at Semmering, Styria, Austro-Hungar
Semmering Railway, Hotel at Semmering, Styria, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900
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Austro Hungary Semmering Styria
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Step back in time with this image of the Hotel at Semmering, Styria, Austria-Hungary, circa 1890-1900. The Semmering Railway, a marvel of 19th-century engineering, winds its way through the picturesque Alpine landscape, connecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire with the outside world. The Hotel at Semmering, perched on a hillside, offers a respite for weary travelers, its grand façade a testament to the opulence and elegance of the era. This coloured photograph, produced using the photochrom process, adds an extra layer of nostalgia to this historical scene. The rich hues of the hotel's red roofs, green trees, and blue sky transport us back to a time when travel was an adventure, and the journey was just as important as the destination. Semmering Railway, opened in 1854, was the first major mountain railway in Europe, and its construction was a significant achievement in the history of rail transport. The railway's zigzag route, designed to overcome the steep gradients, is still in use today, making it a popular tourist attraction. This photograph is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time when the world was changing, and the age of steam and grand hotels began to shape the way we travel.
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