July 2, 2010
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Lichtenstein Castle – another fairytale castle in Germany with awe-inspiring views Updated: July 23, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1840 when the Lichtenstein Castle was built in Germany, along the edges of the Swabian Alps. Sitting at an elevation of 817 meters above the sea, the Lichtenstein Castle overlooks the […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
July 1, 2010
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Löwenburg Castle – fairy tale castle in Germany Updated: July 17, 2020 | By Claire | More While there are countless castles in Germany that are just waiting to be explored, none of them can compare to that of the Löwenburg Castle. This beautiful castle is located within the prestigious Wilhelmshöhe Berg Park. The Löwenburg […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
June 30, 2010
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Eltz Castle – a beautiful example of fine German architecture Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in the 12th century when the Eltz Castle was first built in the western part of Germany. For 33 generations, the castle has remained in hands of the same family. Today, members of […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
June 29, 2010
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Hohenzollern Castle in Germany – one of the most picturesque castles in Europe Updated: April 5, 2020 | By Claire | More Just outside of Stuttgart, you will find the Hohenzollern Castle – one of the most picturesque castles not only in Germany but also throughout the whole Europe. Situated on top of an 855 […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
June 5, 2010
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Neuschwanstein Castle – one of the most photographed sights in all of Germany Updated: June 4, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find the Neuschwanstein Castle in the southernmost portion of Bavaria. The castle is considered to be one of the most photographed destinations in all of Germany. The castle and the surrounding […]
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Categories: Germany, Sights
May 27, 2010
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Lake Königssee – a must see place in Berchtesgaden National Park | Germany Updated: February 27, 2020 | By Claire | More Located in the southeastern portion of Germany, where you will find the nation’s border with Austria, you will also find the majestic Lake Königssee. For the most part, the lake is situated within […]
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Categories: Germany, Nature
April 29, 2010
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Luxembourg is the green heart of Europe — a tiny Grand Duchy wedged between Belgium, France, and Germany that packs more wealth (it has the highest GDP per capita in the world), more history (its capital’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with fortifications that earned it the nickname “the Gibraltar of the […]
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Categories: All Countries, Luxembourg
April 28, 2010
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Poland is one of Europe’s most resilient and rewarding destinations — a country that has risen from the devastation of the 20th century to become one of the continent’s most dynamic economies, with beautifully reconstructed historic centres (Warsaw’s Old Town was rebuilt brick by brick from rubble after World War II and is a UNESCO […]
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April 27, 2010
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Germany is the richest and most populous country in the European Union — an economic powerhouse at the heart of the continent whose gifts to the world range from the printing press and the Protestant Reformation to the automobile, Bach and Beethoven, and the Christmas market, and whose landscapes are as varied as a country […]
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