St. Johann Nepomuk, better known as the Asam Church (Asamkirche) is a church in Munich, southern Germany, built from 1733 to 1746 by the brothers Egid … [Read More...]
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Oberammergau and its Passion Play
Although it is most widely known for its once-every-decade Passion Play that is staged in town, there are plenty of other reasons that make a visit to … [Read More...]
Frankenstein Castle – Burg Frankenstein
Frankenstein Castle (Burg Frankenstein) is a hilltop castle in the Odenwald overlooking the city of Darmstadt in Germany. Though built in the 13th … [Read More...]
Eltz Castle – the “Neuschwanstein of the North”
Eltz Castle is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. The castle is surrounded on three … [Read More...]
October 22 in German History
October 22 - Feast Day of St. Cordula Little is known of St. Cordula who was a very early Christian in Cologne. She is said to have been a … [Read More...]
Saxony-Anhalt
The federal state of Saxony-Anhalt is located in central Germany. It is in large parts, especially in the north, rather sparsely populated. In the … [Read More...]
Things Not to Do in Germany
Germany is known for efficiency and punctuality, and learning a little of the local etiquette and customs should help travelers make sure that their … [Read More...]
Mittenwald – Idyllic Village of a Thousand Violins
Located along the Austrian border, Mittenwald is the home to charming cobbled streets, mountain landscapes and the art of crafting classical … [Read More...]
Hesse
Hesse (Hessen) was founded as a federal state after World War II in 1945. However, the area of what today makes up the state was inhabited as early as … [Read More...]
Ortenberg Castle
Ortenberg Castle is the main landmark of the Ortenau and is situated above the town of Ortenberg at the end of the Kinzig Valley between Offenburg and … [Read More...]