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 […]
Internationale Gartenschau Hamburg – 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 […]
Komische Oper Berlin – A High Profile Berlin Opera House
Komische Oper Berlin – One of the Highest-profile Opera Houses in the German-speaking World: The Komische Oper Berlin is one of the three opera houses in Berlin, the other two being the Staatsoper Unter den Linden and the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Located in the heart of Berlin, near the famous boulevard Unter den Linden, the […]
Deutsche Oper Berlin – Opera in Berlin
Deutsche Oper Berlin Has One of the Largest Opera Repertoires in the World: The Deutsche Oper Berlin is the largest of the three Berlin opera houses and it also the second largest opera house in Germany. When it comes to opera, Berlin holds the distinction of having three opera houses in a city that’s less than […]
The Laeiszhalle – Home of Hamburg’s Classical Music Scene
Laeiszhalle – Home to Hamburg’s Classical Music Scene: As far as concert halls go, Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle (previously known as the Musikhalle Hamburg) is relatively young. Inaugurated in June 1908, it was the largest and most modern concert hall in Germany at that time. Laeiszhalle was made possible through the generosity of Carl Heinrich Laeisz, one […]
Historic Hotels in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg Medieval Old Town is Full of Charming and Historic Hotels and Inns: Rothenburg’s medieval town centre is only a small area and within the city walls there is a good range of hotels and inns within easy walk to the town square and many of Rothenburg’s attractions. A number of these charming hotels and […]
The Master Draught (Der Meistertrunk) – A Rothenburg Festival
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 […]
A Walk Along Rothenburg’s Medieval Fortress 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 […]
Visiting the Roderturm – Rothernburg’s Wall Tower
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 […]
Jakobskirche – Rothenburg’s Main Lutheran Church
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 […]
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