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Berlin Walking Tour 🇩🇪
Followed Rick Steves audio tour around Berlin today. More to follow tomorrow. During a visit around Berlin, highlights included the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), an architectural masterpiece with stunning interiors and panoramic city views from its dome.
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Saxony Palace 🇩🇪
Weesenstein Castle, a well-preserved fortress-turned-palace in Saxony, played a role in Nazi art history as one of the many sites used to store looted artwork during World War II. As part of Hitler’s systematic plundering of cultural treasures, the castle housed valuable paintings and artifacts, some of which had been stolen from occupied territories. Visiting…
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Königstein 🇩🇪
Königstein Fortress, one of Europe’s largest hilltop fortresses, offers stunning views over the Elbe Valley. Notable highlights include the Giant Cask, once the largest wine barrel in Europe, capable of holding 55,000 gallons, though it was never fully used. The fortress also played a role in history as a prison, famously holding American officers captured…
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Visiting Bastei Bridge & Pirna, Germany 🇩🇪
Nestled in the stunning landscape of Saxon Switzerland, Bastei Bridge is one of Germany’s most breathtaking viewpoints. The iconic stone bridge, built in the 19th century, connects towering sandstone formations, offering panoramic views of the Elbe River and the surrounding national park. The short hike to the bridge is accessible and rewards visitors with dramatic…
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Lilienstein & Dresden Football 🇩🇪
Lilienstein is one of the most iconic table mountains in Saxon Switzerland, offering breathtaking views over the Elbe Valley and the surrounding national park. The hike up is moderately challenging, with well-marked trails leading through forests, rocky paths, and occasional staircases carved into the sandstone. At the summit, panoramic vistas stretch across the dramatic rock…
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Tropical Island in Deutschland 🇩🇪
Started off Spring Break in a warm tropical environment. Tropical Islands Resort, located about 60 km south of Berlin 🇩🇪 , opened in 2004 as one of Europe’s largest indoor waterparks. The resort is housed in the massive Tropical Dome, originally built as an airship hangar by Cargolifter AG. After the company went bankrupt, the…
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Wiesbaden Fastnacht Parade 🇩🇪
The Wiesbaden Fastnacht Parade, a vibrant highlight of the city’s carnival season, took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Organized by the Dachorganisation Wiesbadener Karneval 1950 e.V. (DACHO), the event celebrated its 75th anniversary, drawing over 5,000 participants from more than 65 clubs, including groups from across Germany and abroad. The parade featured 18 music…
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Bastogne Memorial Tour 🇧🇪
Visiting the Bastogne War Museum and the Mardasson Memorial is a powerful journey through the history of the Battle of the Bulge. The museum’s immersive exhibits, personal testimonies, and detailed battlefield maps make it easy to grasp the immense challenges faced by the soldiers who fought in the harsh winter of 1944–45. The War Room…
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Melilla’s Old Fort 🇪🇸
Melilla city’s historic fortifications, particularly the Melilla la Vieja (Old Melilla), a well-preserved walled citadel dating back to the 15th century. Built by the Spanish after they took control in 1497, the fortress played a crucial role in defending the city against Berber and pirate attacks. The fortifications include bastions, tunnels, and artillery positions, showcasing…
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Melilla, Spain 🇪🇸
We set off for some sun and sand this weekend, nit to a new country but a new continent. 🌍 Spain retains territory on the African continent. 🇪🇸