15 Feb 2010

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

More views of Rothenburg.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany, well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. In the Middle Ages, it was an Imperial Free City. A significant fraction of Rothenburg is car-free.

14 Feb 2010

Nuremberg

Hauptmarkt.

The Hauptmarkt is the site of the world famous Christkindles Markt (christmas market), as well as other markets in Nuremberg.

Nuremberg is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia.

6 Feb 2010

Salzburg

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Untersberg mountain.

The Untersberg is a mountain massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps, between Berchtesgaden, Germany and Salzburg, Austria. It straddles the border.

The mountain is popular with tourists due to its proximity to the city of Salzburg: less than 16 km (10 mi) to the north and within easy reach by bus. Trails lead to the top, but most people use the cable car that lifts passengers over 1300m to the Geiereck peak. – wikipedia

6 Feb 2010

Berlin

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Fernsehturm.

The Fernsehturm (German for "television tower") is a television tower in the city centre of Berlin, Germany. Close to Alexanderplatz and part of the World Federation of Great Towers (WFGT), the tower was constructed between 1965 and 1969 by the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) administration who intended it as a symbol of Berlin, which it remains today, as it is easily visible throughout the central and some suburban districts of Berlin. – wikipedia

31 Jan 2010

Berlin

Neue Wache.

The Neue Wache (New Guard House) is a building in central Berlin, the capital of Germany. It is located on the north side of the Unter den Linden, a major east-west thoroughfare in the centre of the city. Dating from 1816, the Neue Wache was designed by the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel and is a leading example of German neoclassicism. Originally built as a guardhouse for the troops of the Crown Prince of Prussia, the building has been used as a war memorial since 1931.

Inside the building is Käthe Kollwitz's sculpture Mother with her Dead Son. This sculpture is directly under the oculus, and so is exposed to the rain, snow, and cold of the Berlin climate, symbolising the suffering of civilians during World War II. – wikipedia

10 Jan 2010

Prague

Old Town Square.

Old Town Square (Czech: Staroměstské náměstí) is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague in the Czech Republic. Located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church, the square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague's narrow streets. Among many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town. – Wikipedia

7 Sep 2009

Berlin

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Konzerthaus Berlin.

"The Konzerthaus Berlin (once called the Schauspielhaus Berlin) is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt square in the central Mitte district of Berlin. Since 1994 it has been the seat of the German orchestra Konzerthausorchester Berlin." – Wikipedia

 

22 Aug 2009

Berlin

Hackescher Markt.

"The Hackescher Markt (Hacke Market, named after Hans Christoph Friedrich von Hacke) is a place in central Berlin, Germany, situated at the end of the Oranienburger Strasse. It is a cultural centre and famous for its nightlife. Hackescher Markt is a rail station on the Berlin Stadtbahn, originally called Börse, and called Marx-Engels-Platz during the DDR era." – Wikipedia

1 Aug 2009

Prague

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Vltava river.

"The Vltava (German: Moldau) is the longest river in the Czech Republic, running north from its source in Šumava through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague (Praha), merging with the Elbe (Labe) at Mělník." – Wikipedia

1 Aug 2009

Nuremberg

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New Museum.

"The New Museum in Nuremberg opened in 2001 and is impressive for its architecture alone. Its slightly curved glass facade stretches for 100 metres and offers interesting views of the building's interior. The building houses two collections under one roof: contemporary art and modern design." – nuernberg.de

Jason Jose's Posterous

16 years of travels in Europe, a few non-European countries, and still going. Random photos taken over the years with some commentary and background info. Thanks Rick Steves!

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