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German Renaissance shows in world-heritage Hanseatic cities beautiful cities & towns germany hanseatic cities historic monuments renaissance cities Jul 15, 2023

Germany's Renaissance started later than Italy's and prominent buildings did not appear until well into the 16th century. The survivals...

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German Baroque architecture leaves us cities of wonder baroque buildings beautiful cities & towns dresden germany heidelberg historic monuments passau Jul 15, 2023

Baroque in Germany is usually a style found in churches, monasteries and country residences. Baroque as an urban style is not common. The...

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Augsburg preserves the Renaissance spirit beautiful cities & towns germany renaissance cities Jul 09, 2023

Augsburg's old city is a Renaissance jewel with more than a hint of Italian polish. No German city has anything like Augsburg's...

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Stunning German medieval cities and towns hold their allure beautiful cities & towns germany historic monuments medieval cities & towns museums Jul 01, 2023

Walls, towers and Romanesque and Gothic architecture are the common characteristics of Germany’s old towns. Their medieval building...

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11 of the most beautiful European cities many visitors miss beautiful cities & towns britain germany italy norway sweden May 04, 2023

We all want to visit beautiful cities and towns, the finest flowering of European culture. To experience rare and lesser-known gems is...

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