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Glazed Ceramic Tile in the Elbetunnel

Some of the many glazed terracotta tiles that decorate Hamburg’s Elbetunnel. They are about two feet long, made in two halves. I lost the name of the artist (it’s on a tunnel wall), but a web search showed that they were made in Kadyny, Poland. Unfortunately my camera does not have a flash.

Fish
Flounder
Lobster
Rats in a boot
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Today’s theme: Underground in Hamburg

Sorry. No photos from Hamburg’s red light district. The photos below are underground and under water: Rathaus subway station and Elbetunnel (under the Elbe River). The tunnel was built in 1911, and connects the shipyards to the main part of town across the river. It has some great, large ceramic bas relief tiles. I will post some photos soon.

waiting for the train at the Rathaus station.
Walking throught the Elbetunnel (under the Elbe River)