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Köln Philharmonie Is An Important Part of Europe's Classical Music Scene: Situated in the city centre, Cologne's concert hall, the Kölner Philharmonie, is a relatively modern building which was opened on 14th September 1986. With over 400 concerts each year, Kölner Philharmonie has been an important part of Europe's classical music scene since its 1986 opening. The Kölner Philharmonie is in the fortunate position of being home to two resident Cologne orchestras of international … [Read more...]
Memorial to the Nuremberg Trials - A Permanent Exhibition of the Nuremberg Trials: Courtroom 600 in Nürnberg's Palace of Justice became a venue of world history when the "Nuremberg Trials" took place here from November 1945 to 1949. It was the first time in history that representatives of a state faced an international tribunal and were being prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This historic event continues to attract interest amongst travellers. When we first … [Read more...]
Good Luck Is Bestowed Upon Those Who Turn The Schöner Brunnen Ring Three Times: In Nuremberg's market square (Nürnberg Hauptmarkt) is one of the city's most famous fountains, the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain). A common sight at the south-west flank of the Beautiful Fountain is one of tourists hanging on to the fountain grille and having their photos taken. According to a local legend, if you turn the “golden ring” (this ring gets replaced due to wear and tear and on one … [Read more...]
Nuremberg Hauptmarkt is The Main Market Square in the City Centre: For most people visiting Nuremberg on a coach tour or river cruise, you will no doubt be dropped off in the Nürnberg Hauptmarkt. Nuremberg's large market square is in the heart of the city centre and here alone there are many things to see and do. The Hauptmarkt is the location of many of Nuremberg's annual fairs and festivals such as the Trempelmärkte (Nuremberg Flea Market) and the Nürnberger Alstadtfest … [Read more...]
Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church - A Symbol of Peace and Reconciliation: One of Berlin's most famous landmarks the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche, or the Gedächtniskirche as it's commonly known, is a memorial church that symbolizes peace and reconciliation. Located on Breitscheidplatz in Berlin's busy Kurfürstendamm, this Berlin church is easily recognizable. The original church on the site was built in the 1890s by Wilhelm II. The church was named after his grandfather, Wilhelm I, … [Read more...]
Heidelberg Segway City Tour on Wheels: The first time that I saw a Segway was in Berlin many many years ago and then it was in a park with a couple of young guys looking cool on their new toys. These days it seems that the Segway tours have made their way into mainstream sightseeing tours, as I witnessed in Heidelberg recently. I first saw a group doing their Segway training near the Neckar river front and then I saw them again cruising effortlessly all over town. Although I haven't ridden … [Read more...]
Neckar River Sightseeing Cruises in Heidelberg: One of the most charming ways to enjoy the sights of a city is on a river cruise. In Heidelberg, you can do boat cruises on the Neckar River during the summer months (between May and September). These sightseeing cruises do a round trip from Heidelberg to Neckarsteinach (a town famous for its four castles) and back, offering fine views of Old Town Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley. Commentary is provided in English, German and French. During … [Read more...]
Brückenaffe - The Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg: If, like many visitors to Heidelberg you love this medieval city and want to ensure that you return here again, head for the Brückenaffe, the Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg. Located on the west end of the Bridge Gate, Heidelberg's Bridge Monkey is a bronze sculpture by Professor Gernot Rumpf which was installed there in 1979. The Heidelberg Monkey holds a mirror up to those who look at it. So what is this unusual sculpture doing by … [Read more...]
Reeperbahn - Entertainment Boulevard or Still a Wicked Mile? Our visit to the Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St. Pauli district was a disappointment! No, we weren't looking to check out the Reeperbahn's erotic theatres or to go into any of the strip clubs, but a promised stroll through Hamburg's most famous street did not materialize. Our tour guide had promised that she would take us on a stroll through the Reeperbahn after our harbour cruise, but when the moment came, she changed her mind. … [Read more...]
From Marienbrücke Ludwig II Admired His Neuschwanstein Castle: When you come up to Neuschwanstein Castle, make sure you get to the Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge), a bridge which spans the Pöllat Gorge. It was from this bridge that King Ludwig II admired his dream castle. The gorge with its steep rocky walls had already been "discovered" as a place of beauty during Maximillan II's time - father of Ludwig II. As a child growing up in Schloss Hohenschwangau, Ludwig II had already grown to … [Read more...]
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