There are many interesting alleys and courtyards, especially in the western part of the old town. These include the Haasenhof, the Von Höveln Gang in the Hundestraße, the Kalandsgang, the Füchtingshof, the Glansdorps Gang, and many others. Many of these places are foundations or projects sponsored by social services for low-income people. Especially in spring […]
City walk in Lübeck – Day 2
In addition to its many architectural features, Lübeck has much to offer culturally. Today, we try to explore the southern part of the old town. The cathedral and the museum quarter are well worth a visit. At the end of the day, we will visit the Schiffergesellschaft. From our hotel, Hotel Jensen, we walk along […]
City walk in Lübeck – Day 1
Our visit to Lübeck is essentially limited to the Old Town, which is completely surrounded by the Trave and Kanaltrave rivers. The old town thus forms an island surrounded by water. Lübeck was founded around 1143 and developed into the most important location of the Hanseatic League, a trading community of mainly North German merchants […]
Walk through the city of Budapest – day2
The Great Market Hall was opened in 1897 and was the main market in Budapest until 1932. The afternoon is the busiest time, so we returned the next morning to get better shots. On the ground floor, you’ll find fruit, vegetables, sausages, meat, bread, and spices. Of particular note is the Hungarian saffron, which is […]
Walk through the city of Budapest – day1
It is less well-known that Budapest is the largest spa city in Europe. It has over 120 hot springs, which can be enjoyed in 21 baths. 10 of them are spas. On the way to the metro, we pass the Memorial for the Victims of the German Occupation and St. Stephen’s Basilica, the largest basilica […]
Budapest – along the Danube to the parliament
From the lower station of the funicular in the Castle District, we turn towards the Danube and cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to reach the Pest District. The bridge bears the name of its builder, Count István Széchenyi. On his initiative the bridge was designed by the English engineer William Tierney Clark in 1839, while […]