A new day dawns, and we visit the ruins of the Fortim do Rei fortification. It sits on a small hill directly behind the Blue Marlin Hotel. The fort was built in 1852 and was equipped with seven cannons. Later, it served as a prison. Since the tourism project failed, it has fallen into increasing […]
Castle district in Budapest
The next day in Budapest is dedicated to two highlights: the Castle District in Buda and the Parliament District in Pest. The subway and bus take us quickly past the cathedral to the other side of the Danube and to the valley station of the funicular that takes us up the hill. Construction of the […]
Culture in the Munich Schlachthofviertel district
Before we head to Bahnwärter Thiel, an alternative cultural center in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district, we make a detour to Sendling, a district southwest of Munich’s city center. We used to live in this area for more than 20 years. Here, we notice another innovation in Munich. In the past, the vegetation strips were only overgrown […]
1050th anniversary Eckfeld
Eckfeld, an idyllically situated local community in the southern Volcanic Eifel, held its 1050th-anniversary celebration on July 1 and 2, 2023. Unfortunately, the weather on Saturday did not show its best side. However, that was already forgotten during our visit on Sunday. A total of 4000 visitors appreciated the festival. Please watch the 4K UHD […]
Chengdu – Streets and Du Fu Garden
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province – known for its spicy food – tended to be one of the smaller cities, with about 3.5 million inhabitants (about 10 million in 2020), but it is growing rapidly. Chengdu is a city that loves to consume, and its residents are said to prefer to sit in teahouses […]
Golden Lane and Daliborka Tower
In the north-eastern corner of Prague Castle lies the Golden Lane. The visit requires special admission. Golden Lane Here, Rudolf II employed alchemists who should produce gold and the Philosopher’s Stone in their laboratories. Under Rudolf III, the castle guards lived here. Please watch the 4K UHD video You are currently viewing a placeholder content […]