Germany’s long history can be traced through its rich array of castles and palaces that are scattered throughout the countryside. Germany’s castles span various eras and genres and most are very well preserved. All year long, castles play host to a multitude of festivals and events that capture the medieval and Renaissance cultures from ancient […]
Set along the Neckar River, Heidelberg, Germany is a legendary university town immortalized in the works of Goethe, Victor Hugo, and Mark Twain as well as in the 1950′s movie, The Student Prince. A favorite with tourists for its charm, extraordinary castle and historical importance, Heidelberg welcomes more than two million visitors every year. Snowy winter […]
Pair of real vintage beauties Heidelberg is a city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg with charms that last year-round, boasting medieval castles and old-fashioned pubs and inns. This city is constantly being soaked in by American and Japanese tourists.[1] Good thing, because it depends on a never-ending stream of tourists as a source of […]
Karlsruhe is one of Germany’s youngest cities, founded in 1715 by Margrave Karl III as the new regional capital. The city’s name means Karl’s quiet and might point to Margrave’s desire for a peaceful place to conduct his business after repeated problems with the citizens of his previous capital, Durlach. Karlsruhe’s design is centered on the palace, from which 13 […]
Set along the Neckar river, Heidelberg is a legendary university town immortalized in the works of Goethe, Victor Hugo, and Mark Twain as well as in the 1950′s movie The Student Prince. A favorite with tourists for its charm, extraordinary castle and historical importance, Heidelberg welcomes more than two million visitors every year. (We recommend […]