First look at Passau
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 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
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 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
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
VESTE OBERHAUS
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
This was a pretty good walk up a steep hill. The view was worth it.
Crossing the Inn River
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
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 meantRead more
The Viking Vili, Vali, Var…
March 20, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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
March 21, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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
March 21, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
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.Read more
Iconic bridge, Cathedral & Sausages
March 21, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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 BavarianRead more
NUREMBERG
March 22, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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’tRead more
Nuremberg Castle
March 22, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
More Nuremberg in pictures
March 22, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
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 toRead more
Albrecht Dűrer
March 22, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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 asRead more
Charming Bamberg
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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!
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 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
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
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 theRead more
Rose Garden
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Obviously roses are out of season. The view of the city is nice.
Keep trekking!
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
More sights from Bamberg.
Time for coffee
March 23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
It was cold and we needed to warm up.
Würzburg
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 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
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 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.Read more
2nd part Resindenz
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
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. TheRead more
Residenz Gardens
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
The magnolia tree in bloom seemed a bit out of place on a cold day.
To the Cathedral
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
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!Read more
Old Main Bridge
March 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 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 ofRead more