Germany – December 2013

My original post for this trip was accidentally deleted. (Well, it was my fault for not having a backup when changing hosting companies.) BTW, it was a great post!

Here’s a quick re-creation of our 2013 trip to Germany.

First stop was Weilerbach, in the Kaiserslautern district

Cologne

The Rhine River seen from inside the steeple of the Cologne Cathedral

Rothenburg

Rothenburg is a town with a stone wall around it. There are several Rothenburgs in Germany, so technically, this one is Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The stairs on the left leads to the top of the wall, where you can walk around the city.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A walk along the Partnach Gorge, just outside of the city, is refreshing in December! On this portion of the trail, in a short tunnel, the sidewalk and railing are visible on the left.

An ornate country church. Very beautiful.

This is the Neuschwanstein Castle, better known as the Disney Castle. Also the place where Nazi’s hid stolen artwork during World War II. The movie Monuments Men was inspired by this castle. This is the view from the back, as seen from Mary’s Bridge.

Munich

The Munich Cathedral, or Frauenkirche, as it is commonly called.

Dachau

The main gate to the Dachau Concentration Camp. The sign says “work sets you free”.

Olympic Park – Munich

Munich

Left: A museum

Right: The artwork on the ceiling is painted on a flat ceiling. The perspective is an amazing 3D look.

A busy street in Munich
Selecting a gift in one of the Christmas market shops in a Munich plaza.

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