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ST. GOAR – Schloss RheinfelsRheinfels Castle is a castle ruin located above the left (west) bank of the Rhine in Sankt Goar, Germany. It was started in 1245 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen. After expansions, it was the largest fortress in the Middle Rhein Valley. It [...]
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AACHEN – Aachener DomThe Aachen Cathedral, frequently referred to as the 'Imperial Cathedral' of Aachen, is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe. Charlemagne began the construction of the Palatine Chapel in 786. When he died in 814, he was buried in his own cat [...]
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KÖLN – The Cologne CathedralThe Cologne Cathedral on the left bank of Rhine, opposite the Cologne Deutz, is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany and is Cologne's most famous landmark. Construction of the gothic church began in 1248 and took more than [...]
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ST. GOARSHAUSEN – LoreleyThe Loreley is a rock in the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, which soars some 120 meters above the water line. It marks the narrowest part of the river between Switzerland and the North Sea. The name comes from the old German words 'lureln' (Rhine [...]
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NEUMAGEN-DHRON – WeinschiffThe quiet little wine-town Neumagen-Dhron is a close-knit community with a real 'village feel' and a friendly atmosphere that puts the visitor completely at ease. It claims to be the oldest wine village in Germany – and can prove it with the t [...]
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COCHEM – ReichsburgCochem is probably the finest looking castle and scene directly on the banks of the Mosel river. The castle enjoys a commanding view over the Mosel and the town of Cochem. However even with the commanding view and the steep access to the castl [...]
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SAARBURG – Saarburg WaterfallThe city of Saarburg, known for its Medieval character, its bell foundry and its wine, is situated in the hilly landscape of the Saar River Valley. Its natural and historical attractions impress many guests year after year.The waterfall on the [...]
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SAARBURG – Saarburg CastleThe lively history of the city of Saarburg and its castle began in 964 A.D. with the purchase of mount 'Churbelun' by Count Siegfried von Luxemburg.Of all the german castles built upon hills, the Saarburg is one of the oldest and loveliest. It [...]
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Konzer DoktorThe 'Konzer Doktor' statue by sculptor Willi Hahn represents the characters from Konz' folk tales, such as the 'Fotschelgeist' or the 'Breesterfrauchen'. The main character in this sandstone sculpture, however, is the historical figure of the [...]
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KONZ – RathausThe city of Konz couches on the confluence of Saar and Mosel and is the biggest wine producing community in the Mosel Saar Ruwer agricultural area. Konz is an ideal starting point for trips in the at trips at the place where Germany, France an [...]
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ERFURT – Dom und SeverikircheErfurt's landmark is the unique ensemble created by the combined effect of the Mariendom (Cathedral of The Blessed Virgin Mary) together with the Severikirche (St. Severus Church). These two magnificent examples of German Gothic architecture a [...]
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ARNSTADT – Veste WachsenburgThe Wachsenburg Fortress is one of the three legendary castles 'Drei Gleichen'. Gleichen is the name of two groups of castles in Germany, thus named from their resemblance to each other.Mentioned for the first time in the 10th century the Fort [...]
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BAD FRANKENHAUSEN – KyffhäuserThe Kyffhäuser is a mountain located at the border of Thuringia. The mountain has significance in German traditional myth as the resting place of Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa, a charismatic leader who died in 1190 while on a crusade [...]
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GERMANY – Benedictus PP XVIPope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus PP. XVI, born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican [...]
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WUPPERTAL – Zoo Wuppertal – BongiOver 5.000 animals of approximately 500 different kinds from all continents live in the Wuppertaler zoo.The animal ranges, houses and outdoor installations are incorporated into the landscape which is shaped by old tree existence and give to t [...]
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BERLIN – Brandenburger TorThe Brandenburg Gate is a triumphal arch, the symbol of Berlin. Located on the Pariser Platz, it is the only remaining one of the series of gates through which one entered Berlin. It constitutes the monumental termination of Unter den Linden, [...]
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POLAND – Ioannes Paulus PP IIPope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyla (18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005), served as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death almost 27 years later. His was the second-longest pontificate. O [...]
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DE PANNE – Plopsaland De PannePlopsaland are children's theme parks owned by Studio 100, a Flemish company that produces popular children's television series and music bands.- Plopsaland De Panne is an outdoor amusement park near the Belgian coast.- Plopsaland Indoor is an [...]
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ZEEBRUGGE – SeafrontThe Seafront is maritime theme park in the old fish auction house, you can discover the tough life of fishermen, the history of the port of Zeebrugge and life below the sea's surface. In the theme park you will discover the secrets of the sea, [...]
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OOSTENDE – AmandineThe Amandine is the last trawler that sailed from Ostend to Iceland. Built in 1960 at the shipyard Panesi, she sailed until 1995. Coming from Iceland, she arrived in ostend on the 3th of April 1995.Now, 7 years later, the Amandine has started [...]
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