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 […]
A day trip to Saarburg
On a sunny late summer day, we decided to take a day trip to Saarburg. The town is located around 20 km south of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate. Saarburg is known for its castle and picturesque town center, which impresses with its medieval architecture. In the surrounding vineyards grows the famous Saar wine with its 2000-year-old […]
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 […]
Aachen Town Hall
Aachen’s history is irretrievably associated with the person of Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire. Central buildings are the Aachen Cathedral and the town hall, that was completed in 1349. Between 1349 and 1531, the Coronation Hall was the venue for banquets on the occasion of Aachen’s royal coronations. History Already among the Celts and […]
From Kassandra to Central Macedonia
After visiting Olynth, we drive to Kassandra. We cross the Canal of Potidea that intersects the land at the narrowest point of Kassandra and reach Nea Fokea. Nea Fokea We make a short stop in the harbor of Nea Fokea. A Byzantine tower, presumably built in 1407, towers above the port. Here was the center […]
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 […]