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450 Years of the Heidelberg Catechism

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Heidelberger Katechismus

Heidelberg Catechism - 450 Years of the Catechism of Heidelberg: 2013 marks the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, the most important doctrinal document of the Reformed Church. Commissioned by Elector Friedrich III of the Palatinate in 1563, this prayer book takes its name from the city where it originated, Heidelberg being the capital of the Electorate of the Palatinate. What Is the Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism is a document in the form of a series of … [Read more...]

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Easter Concerts in Berlin 2013

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Berlin Easter

Easter in Berlin - Berlin Easter Concerts 2013: Easter is a popular holiday period in Germany and the Easter festivities are still celebrated in the traditional way by many Germans. Easter markets, Easter bonfires, Easter brunches and Easter services all form a part of the Easter celebrations in Germany. Music is another important element of the Easter festivities and if you are in Berlin, there is a huge repertoire of Easter concerts that you can enjoy, including an Easter Tango … [Read more...]

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Berliner Festspiele – MaerzMusik 2013

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Berliner Festspiele Haus

MaerzMusik 2013 - The Berliner Festspiele's 12th Festival of Contemporary Music: MaerzMusik 2013, the Berliner Festspiele's International Festival of Contemporary Music, takes place from March 15 to 24, 2013. This is the 12th edition of MaerzMusik and concert-goers can look forward to an eclectic mix of contemporary music. MaerzMusik Concert Venues MaerzMusik concerts will be held at various venues in Berlin such as the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Kammermusiksaal der Philharmonie, … [Read more...]

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Internationale Gartenschau Hamburg – IGS 2013

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IGS 2013

IGS 2013 Encompasses Seven Worlds, 80 Gardens and 100 Hectares of Park: Garden show lovers will be pleased to know that the International Gartenschau Hamburg will take place from April 26th to October 13th, 2013. Titled "Around the World in 80 Gardens" the Hamburg Gartenschau showcases 80 imaginative gardens covering more than 100 hectares of land - the equivalent of 140 football fields. IGS 2013 will be held at Inselpark Wilhelmsburg on the Elbe island of Wilhelmsburg, a district of … [Read more...]

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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013

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Heidelberg Castle Illuminations

Heidelberg Castle Fireworks Extravaganza: Everyone loves a good fireworks display and when the setting is as beautiful as Heidelberg Castle and the Neckar River, the show is even more magical. Heidelberg Castle Illuminations 2013 Each summer, on three Saturday nights, Heidelberg Castle goes up in flames, casting a blaze of red glow over the castle and its surrounds. To the unsuspecting, the scene may be reminiscent of events in Heidelberg's history when the troops of Louis XIV, the Sun … [Read more...]

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Nockherberg – Starkbierfest 2013

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Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2012

Starkbierfest 2013: The Strong Beer Festival at Nockherberg: Lent 2013 begins on February 13 and the Nockherberg Starkbierfest 2013 takes place  from March 1 - 17, 2013. Starkbierfest is the Strong Beer Festival and drinkers who like stouts will enjoy the Salvator at Nockherberg, a bottom-fermented strong Doppelbock beer (alcohol 7.5%). During the Starkbierfest, Salvator stout is traditionally served in 1-litre steins, called the Keferloher. Music at Nockherberg Starkbierfest During … [Read more...]

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Christmas Concerts in Potsdam

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St Nicholas Church

Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Potsdam, A City with a Strong Music Tradition: Potsdam is a city with a strong tradition of classical music and music has always played an essential part in the activities of Potsdamer churches. This Christmas, fans of classical music can enjoy a range of concerts at the following Potsdamer churches: Nikolaikirche Potsdam With its large dome visible from all directions in Potsdam, St. Nicholas Church is the most distinctive building in the city. … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Berlin – Christmas Concerts in Berlin 2012

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Christmas in Berlin

Christmas in Berlin: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin: Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of the Berlin Christmas celebrations. If you're spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city.  Whether it be traditional Christmas music, classical concerts, jazz, swing or religious music, there is an impressive range of concerts to choose from, including Russian and Nordic Christmas … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Munich: Where to Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Munich

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Munich Residenz Christmas Concerts

Christmas in Munich: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Munich: Christmas is a special time Munich and like the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Popular Munich Attractions Most of the concerts are held in venues which are themselves very popular Munich attractions such as the Munich Residenz. With ten courtyards … [Read more...]

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Perlen der Klassik or Pearls of Classic in Berlin

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Köpenick Castle

Perlen der Klassik - A Concert Series in Magnificent Venues: Perlen der Klassik is a series of classical concerts that has been held in palaces and historic venues around Berlin, Brandenburg and Bavaria since 1999. Berlin Perlen der Klassik The Berlin festival is held at spectacular venues like the Orangery of Schloss Glienicke, Schloss Köpenick, the Französischer Dom at Gendarmenmarkt and the Friedrichskirche in Potsdam. This year's Berlin Perlen der Klassik is held at the … [Read more...]

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