All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner." -- President John F. Kennedy, West Berlin, 1963 Berlin is the capital and the largest city of Germany. Berlin was first the capital of Prussia, and then the capital of Germany between 1871 and 1945, … [Read more...]
Bremen – the City of the World-Famous Fairytale Musicians
The City Municipality of Bremen is a Hanseatic city in northwestern Germany. Bremen used to be a very important marketplace located on Weser river which had port with free exit to the North Sea and connections with the Rhine River. The most influential historical events: 787 - the foundation of the city by Charlemagne 965 - the city … [Read more...]
Augustusburg castle – the German Heritage
The Augustusburg castle located in North Rhine-Westphalia near Cologne was valued by UNESCO as the world heritage. This decision was made in 1984 and drew attention to the castle’s eventful and rich history. The history of the Augustusburg castle is worth studying, and its architecture, construction, interior and surroundings serve as colorful … [Read more...]
Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral was included into UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978 and got one of the top sites of the list due its unique history enriched by legends and myths and luxurious treasures kept in the cathedral. Construction of this palatine chapel, with its octagonal basilica and cupola, began c. 790–800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally … [Read more...]
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