According to library definitions the word 'castle' means 'fortified building constructed for security and residential purposes. The German 'burg' (German "stronghold") means the same. German castles vary in architecture and design considerably. It can be explained by varieties of traditions and cultures developed and kept in different counties of … [Read more...]

As a traditional site for family vacations, Bavaria is the most popular holiday center in the Federal Republic of Germany. Bavaria is Germany's largest and oldest state. Bavaria is the most fancied state in Germany for purposes of travel, tourism, and vacationing. Its sceneries and cultural riches, the favorable price-to-service ratio and the … [Read more...]

The free State of Saxony has unique georaphical position which greatly influenced and still influences on its rich possessions. Saxony meets West, East, North and South of Germany. For the centuries this land was independent and free although numerous armies of enemies conquered the land and its people. The most strange thing is that even the … [Read more...]

Over the years Hamburg is well-known city all over the world and the main reason of such popularity is its famous incredibly huge harbor. Hamburg harbor can be called its 'gates' providing both commercial and cultural prosperity of the city. Serving the country as the European entry for centuries Hamburg harbor inhabited city with thousands of … [Read more...]

Dresden Theaterplatz is the heart of tourists' pilgrimage. First of all the place is famous for sightseeing tour which may take long hours to value enough the beauty of Zwinger, Schinkelwache restaurant with amazing history, Gallery of the Old Masters with world-famous masterpieces gathered from all over the world, Hofkirche Church and the heart of … [Read more...]