Gornergrat-Bahn Upper Station, Switzerland, 1927

The image shows the upper station of the Gornergrat-Bahn at 3089 m in Switzerland, depicting a rugged stone building with a turret, surrounded by dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks. Power lines indicate infrastructure amidst the barren rocky terrain, highlighting the combination of nature and human achievement in this high-altitude landscape.

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FORTEPAN / Schermann Ákos
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The image shows the upper station of the Gornergrat-Bahn at 3089 m in Switzerland, depicting a rugged stone building with a turret, surrounded by dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks. Power lines indicate infrastructure amidst the barren rocky terrain, highlighting the combination of nature and human achievement in this high-altitude landscape.
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Gornergrat-Bahn Upper Station, Switzerland, 1927
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a Zermatt-ból a Gornergrat 3089 m magas csúcsára közlekedő Gornergrat-Bahn fogaskerekű vasút felső végállomása.
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The image shows the upper station of the Gornergrat-Bahn at 3089 m in Switzerland, depicting a rugged stone building with a turret, surrounded by dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks. Power lines indicate infrastructure amidst the barren rocky terrain, highlighting the combination of nature and human achievement in this high-altitude landscape.
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1927
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Switzerland
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Schermann Ákos
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Gornergrat-Bahn Upper Station, Switzerland, 1927
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The image shows the upper station of the Gornergrat-Bahn at 3089 m in Switzerland, depicting a rugged stone building with a turret, surrounded by dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks. Power lines indicate infrastructure amidst the barren rocky terrain, highlighting the combination of nature and human achievement in this high-altitude landscape.
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Gornergrat-Bahn
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station
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mountains
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mountain architecture
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high-altitude travel
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alpine scenery
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infrastructure in nature
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landscape
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architecture
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Switzerland
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The image depicts a mountain setting with a prominent stone building situated on a rocky slope. The structure is constructed from large stones, giving it a rugged appearance, and includes several small windows. A distinctive feature is the tower or turret on the building's rooftop, which is equipped with a weather vane or similar ornament. The roof appears to be made of corrugated metal, and it has an irregular outline, likely due to the building's location on uneven terrain. Power lines run through the scene, suggesting some level of infrastructure in this remote area. In the background, there are dramatic, snow-covered mountain peaks, indicating a high-altitude environment. The mountains are steep, with sharp ridges and visible glaciers, reflecting a stark yet majestic landscape. The ground level is mostly rocky and barren, with some gravel, hinting at the remoteness and challenging nature of the location. The overall scene suggests daylight, likely during clear weather, as there are no apparent clouds obscuring the sun. The composition captures a blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity in a rugged mountain environment.
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a Zermatt-ból a Gornergrat 3089 m magas csúcsára közlekedő Gornergrat-Bahn fogaskerekű vasút felső végállomása.