„Tu dokonało się zwycięstwo nad potężnym, zwartym łańcuchem Alp”. Semmering w przewodnikach między 1852 a 1873 rokiem

Travel guides from the mid-19th century reveal a striking shift in perception of the Semmering region, Austria, following the construction of the world's first high mountain railway. Initially depicted as a pristine Alpine landscape, the area was later celebrated for its transformation by human ingenuity and technology, reflecting a triumph over nature rather than lamentation for its destruction. The analysis of seven key travel guides—ranging from accounts during construction to those post-completion—shows how the Semmering Railway's progress was documented with poetic grandeur, highlighting both the project's magnificence and the evolving cultural significance of the region as it transitioned into a summer resort destination.

Tusch, R. (2021). „Tu dokonało się zwycięstwo nad potężnym, zwartym łańcuchem Alp”. Semmering w przewodnikach między 1852 a 1873 rokiem. Góry, Literatura, Kultura, 14, 110–120. https://doi.org/10.19195/2084-4107.14.9