First look at Passau
20. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Our first look at Passau is on a walking tour with about 25 others. The attraction is only that we are guided by a Bavarian woman who has a sense of humour.
St. Stephens Cathedral
20. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
St Steven’s is a Baroque style Cathedral, currently being renovated. This is noteworthy because most Cathedrals in the neighborhood are Gothic.
Walk -a-bout Passau
20. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
I started suggesting to Dianne after the Baroque church that we should ditch our friends and have some fun of our own. I thought it would be an easy sell but she wanted to listen to more about Passau.Weiterlesen
VESTE OBERHAUS
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This was a pretty good walk up a steep hill. The view was worth it.
Crossing the Inn River
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Roman ruins are all over Europe. Here are some plus some other pictures on the Inn river side of Passau. Passau was a strategic position during the Middle Ages. The confluence of three rivers meantWeiterlesen
The Viking Vili, Vali, Var…
20. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
They are all the same. Our is Viking Vili; Norse God of Will.
The last two photos, relaxing after a day of touring…
Regensburg
21. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
The city tour starts at the location of Roman ruins being incorporated with later medieval building practices. The wall mural is a picture of Pablo Picasso.
Walking tour
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Sights around Regensburg. The plaque is a stone commemorating a person executed by the Nazis. There are more than a few.
Oscar Schindler and wife spent a year after the war living in Regensburg.Weiterlesen
Iconic bridge, Cathedral & Sausages
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The stone bridge is from the 1200,s, the Cathedral and its gothic style from 1320, and the kitchen we get a peek of is as old as the bridge. We were informed by our guide that a traditional BavarianWeiterlesen
NUREMBERG
22. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
The canal the boat is navigating requires a bus ride into town. The bus ride takes us past the former Nazi rally grounds as well as a some other third reich propaganda generating symbols we didn’tWeiterlesen
Nuremberg Castle
22. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Nuremberg castle, according to our guide has never fallen to the enemy. We are talking Middle Ages here. It is a formidable structure built at the top of a sandstone hill with a moat and thick doors.Weiterlesen
More Nuremberg in pictures
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At one point in time Nuremberg was a City State. It enjoyed a fortunate location on trade routes east / west as well as north / south, attracting some of the best craftsmen, artists, and access toWeiterlesen
Albrecht Dűrer
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The pictures are of Albecht Dürer’s neighborhood, and a statue that was erected over 150 years ago. He is still a hometown favourite. Below is his Haus where he lived and worked. He is described asWeiterlesen
Charming Bamberg
23. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Bamberg is the burial place of Clement ll. One of a very few Popes buried outside of Rome. This city was left untouched during the war due to what the citizens of Bamberg believe is their good karma.
Rauchbier!
23. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Known for Rauchbier, or smoke beer, you can get an early beer if you like. We came by before 10am and they had been open for a while. The beer is flavoured with a bacon taste you either like or hate.
Another Cathedral; amother Palace
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The cathedral dates back to the 11th century and is a UNESCO world heritage site. The palace on the other hand is done on the more economical side. The facade is painted, including some of theWeiterlesen
Rose Garden
23. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Obviously roses are out of season. The view of the city is nice.
Keep trekking!
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More sights from Bamberg.
Time for coffee
23. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
It was cold and we needed to warm up.
Würzburg
24. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
We have our boat parked in the overflow parking lot for large river boats. The ones who got here first are parked right downtown. We had to take a bus into town.
Prince-Bishops Residenz
24. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
I thought that this would house a great number of bishops. I was wrong. Only one lived here. The residenz (palace) was built between 1720 and 1744. It took another 36 years to finish the interior.Weiterlesen
2nd part Resindenz
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It is obvious that the bishop hired the best painter and architect. The fresco over the grand staircase depicts “The Four Continents”. The amazing frescos were done by Giovanni Tiepolo. TheWeiterlesen
Residenz Gardens
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The magnolia tree in bloom seemed a bit out of place on a cold day.
To the Cathedral
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We have a collection of old and new art here. We showed up at the cathedral around noon, just when the Sunday peal of bells began. It was very loud and long. There was 50 bells rang at the same time!Weiterlesen
Old Main Bridge
24. März 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
Sights close the old Main (pronounced mine) Bridge over the Main river. It is a tradition to drink a glass of wine on the bridge as Würzburg is also famous for its local vineyard and wine. Lots ofWeiterlesen