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Rüdesheim – Christmas Market of Nations 2012

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Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen

One Christmas Market, 12 Christmas Traditions at Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt: The pretty historic town of Rüdesheim has a special Christmas market. Called the Christmas Market of Nations or Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen, there are 100 stalls at the market, representing the Christmas traditions from 12 nations. The market is held in the heart of the historic Old Town, on the Market Square. From the Marktstrasse via Oberstrasse into Rüdesheim's famous Droselgasse and through … [Read more...]

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Dresden Striezelmarkt – Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market

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Dresden Christmas Market

Dresden Striezelmarkt is the Largest in Dresden: There are many Christmas markets in Dresden, but the largest of them all is the Dresden Striezelmarkt.  The Dresden Striezelmarkt is also Germany's oldest Christmas market and 2012 marks the 578th Dresden Striezelmarkt. The Dresden Striezelmarkt takes its name from the striezel or stollen which Dresden is famous for and one of the main events of this month-long Christmas market is the Dresden Stollen Festival. The Striezelmarkt takes place … [Read more...]

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The Master Draught (Der Meistertrunk) – A Rothenburg Festival

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Rothenburg Town Councillors Tavern

The Master Draught Legend Tells of How Rothenburg was Saved From Destruction: One of the highlight festivals in Rothenburg is The Master Draught Festival or Festspiel Der Meistertrunk. Every year since 1881, the citizens of Rothenburg have been celebrating Der Meistertrunk a historical festival based on a legend of how the brave Mayor Nusch saved Rothenburg from destruction in October 1631. The Master Draught Legend The setting is the Thirty Years' War and after some bitter fighting, the … [Read more...]

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A Walk Along Rothenburg’s Medieval Fortress Wall

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Rothenburg Wall

The Rothenburg Wall Provides a Vantage Point From Which to See the Town: It was wet and dreary when we arrived in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, but luckily for us, surrounding this medieval town is a fortress wall with a covered walkway. Rothenburg was a fortified city and its very well preserved 14th century city wall surrounds the historic Alstadt (Old Town). Rothenburg Wall One of the recommended activities on any trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is to take a stroll along the fortress wall … [Read more...]

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Visiting the Roderturm – Rothernburg’s Wall Tower

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Rothenburg Wall Walk

The Roderturm Provides Fabulous Aerial Views of the Old Town : A charming part of the skyline of Rothenburg are the towers (turm) that form a part of the city's fortress walls and gateways.  There are several towers along the city wall and its interesting to see that they are all quite different.  Rothernburg Turm Of all the wall towers, Roderturm is the only one that is open to the public.  To get to the top of Roderturm requires climbing up several flights of steep timber steps, … [Read more...]

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Jakobskirche – Rothenburg’s Main Lutheran Church

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St Jakobskirche

Jakobskirche or St Jakobs Kirche is Rothenburg's Historical Lutheran Church: There are several churches in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, but the one that dominates is Jakobskirche or St Jakobs Church, the city's main church.  Jakobskirche is a historic Lutheran church, built in the High-Gothic style and the church is famous for its high altar and religious artworks. St Jakobs Church St Jakobs Church was completed in stages over a period of more than one hundred years from 1311-1484. Due to … [Read more...]

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Französischer Dom – The French Cathedral in Berlin

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Französische Friedrichstadtkirche

Französischer Dom or Französische Friedrichstadtkirche is a French Cathedral in Berlin:   Französischer Dom or Französische Friedrichstadtkirche is a French cathedral located on the Gendarmenmarkt in the historic heart of Berlin. This French Calvinist cathedral stands opposite the Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral), and forming a triangle with these two cathedrals is the Konzerthaus Berlin, the centre for classical music in Berlin. A French Calvinist Church Französischer Dom … [Read more...]

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Berliner Dom – The Largest of Berlin Churches

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Berlin Cathedral

Berliner Dom - A Protestant Berlin Cathedral:   Berliner Dom is located on the north side of Museum Island and is the largest of the Berlin churches. As we stroll along Unter den Linden towards the River Spree we can already see its unmistakable mighty dome peaking above the treeline. But the awesome size of this Berlin cathedral is best appreciated when you stand at its front lawn and see it towering over most of the buildings in the historic centre of Berlin. The Many Reincarnations … [Read more...]

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Miltenberg – Famous for its Timber-framed Houses

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Miltenberg Market Place

Miltenberg - A Medieval Town on the Main River: Miltenberg is a popular stop on a Main River cruise and, like many others before us, our river boat calls at this historical town that is famous for its timber-frame houses. As we stroll through the Old Town on our way to Miltenberg's Schnatterloch (historical market square), the 16th and 17th century timber-framed buildings lining the street give the impression of a town that is unaffected by time. The buildings are in pristine condition … [Read more...]

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The World of Chocolate at the Cologne Chocolate Museum

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The Cologne Chocolate Museum Is One of the Most Visited Cologne Museums: As one of the ten most visited museums in Cologne, it seems that visitors to Cologne find the Cologne Chocolate Museum irrisistable.  At this Cologne museum, chocoholics can learn all about the world of chocolate and also get to taste fresh chocolate from their famous chocolate fountain. Founded in 1993, the Cologne Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum) presents the history of cocoa and chocolate production … [Read more...]

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