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Travel To Germany The Pulse Of European History
ermany has long been a Service. The intelligence body
mover and shaker of spied on and badgered citizens
European history, creating throughout the Communist era from
waves in time for the rest of the this building. The Brandenburger
continent to ride out. From Tor is a monumental building
Charlemagne and Otto von Bismarck built in 1792 as one of the
to Nazism and the Cold War, city's 14 gates. The history of
Germany has become the epicenter this landmark is tied directly
of cutting-edge culture and with the enclosing of West
music, and centuries of tradition Germany from the East as it was
and fine arts. The juxtaposition essentially barricaded in by the
of medieval towns against Berlin Wall.
ultra-modern industrialism is a
fascinating reality to In addition to the other popular
experience. urban destinations of Munich and
Frankfurt, Aachen (also known as
Thriving Urban Centers of Germany Aix-la-Chapelle) should not be
missed on a German visit. It is
The capital city of Berlin is by considered the most international
far the most dynamic and diverse of cities in Germany, situated
metropolis for the German close to the Belgian and
traveler. Despite reunification Netherlands borders. Many
projects since the Wall came down citizens and travelers enjoy
in 1989, the city is still very regular access to both border
much divided between the nations. The main draw is the
cosmopolitan chic of the West and Aachen Dom (Aachen Cathedral),
the tattered Communist remains of which is the oldest landmark in
the East. The Stasi Museum, Germany. Emperor Charlemagne had
located in East Berlin, is home the chapel constructed over 1200
to the former State Security years ago and Holy Roman Emperors
were coroneted here for nearly The notorious 19th century
600 years. The cathedral is also Bavarian king, Ludwig II (Ludwig
alleged to possess Christ's Friedrich Wilhelm), left his
loincloth as part of its personal legend all over the
collection. German countryside in the form of
extravagantly ornate castles.
Fables and Fairytales Schloss Neuschwanstein is
The German landscape is still Ludwig's (and Germany's) most
comparable to your favorite famous construction, particularly
fairytale or Robin Hood because he contracted a stage
adventure. Castles in the sky designer rather than an architect
preside over the rich green to do the job. Although the
forests where Hansel and Gretel monstrosity was never actually
ventured to meet their witch. The finished, visitors may enjoy
Black Forest (Schwarzwald) is concerts in the castle's
famous for its intense evergreen centerpiece, Minstrel's Hall,
canopy, vast outdoor activities every September.
and secluded get-a-ways. It also
happens to be where Nobel Prize Along Germany's southwest border,
winner Hermann Hesse spent much The Rhine Valley stretches as a
of his life living and writing. monument to the country's
The Maulbronn monastery, situated timeless culture and love affair
in the forest's north end, is a with art, wine, food and beer.
UNESCO World Heritage sight that The Middle Rhine Valley (also a
has been carefully preserved. The World Heritage sight) is the most
entire wooded expanse is dotted popular segment, studded with
with medieval and farm towns and medieval and gothic towns and
is fairly easy to navigate by wineries that hold their own
train. festivals annually. Additionally,
WWII has left its distinct mark
throughout the region despite the Holy Roman Empire and the split
incredible restoration efforts of the Protestant Church all make
undertaken over the years. Germany unmistakably unique and
internationally modern. Travel
Social revolutions, wars and a Germany and discover that it's
fair share of domestic turmoil not all about the Beer Gardens!
combined with the legacy of the
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