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Roman past is at the heart of the city of Cologne architecture beautiful cities & towns cologne european history germany museums roman empire Dec 07, 2024

Cologne has a longer history than most German cities and this is thanks to the Romans.
Historic Cologne’s German past was built on...

Münsterplatz: The vibrant heart of Bonn architecture beautiful cities & towns bonn germany medieval cities & towns Dec 07, 2024

Münsterplatz is the modern Bonn’s central public space, reflecting its historical significance and variety. But it is also a...

Walking the miles: The right way to set foot in Europe beautiful cities & towns transport travel planning Aug 27, 2024

The most popular mode of transport for European travellers requires the greatest effort but is too little discussed: feet.

In Europe last...

German Renaissance shows in world-heritage Hanseatic cities architecture 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...

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...

Augsburg preserves the Renaissance spirit architecture 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...

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...