The pork knee is one of the most traditional dishes of German origin, which whets the appetite of many of the country’s visitors, in search of savoring this typical delicacy, especially in the Bavarian region. Several reasons are given to justify why pork is so present in German cuisine. Among them, the existence of many […]
Bavaria’s second-largest city attracts many travelers, not only for its beauty, rivers, and beautiful historic center. It is an interesting point for those who arrive in Frankfurt and want to visit other important cities like Bamberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, in addition to offering some very special attractions. We have selected five places in […]
For those interested in the great history of Roman civilization and its achievements, the Limeseum museum is a fascinating attraction, located in Wittelshofen, Bavaria. The museum was built in the Limes region which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. What is Limes? The name Limes comes from Latin and was given […]
The rare eggs made with precious materials by Carl Peter Fabergé have become the icons of his work worldwide. In cinema, they appear as objects of desire, as in “007 Contra Octopussy” and “Eleven Men and a Secret”. However, in real life, the story of Fabergé and his family would also yield a film, with […]
In Germany, in the city of Stein, near Nuremberg, it is here that the whole history of the most famous pencils in the world began, still in the 18th century, with the artisan Kaspar Faber. At the invitation of Faber-Castell Germany, we visited the Faber-Castell museum and palace, and former pencil production. We were very […]
Christmas is an anxiously awaited time for many and that its atmosphere is magical is undeniable. However, little is known about the origin of such traditions, and Germany is present in this theme. On December 24th we celebrated the life of the baby Jesus, the day of his birth, and to prepare for this very […]
Walhalla, the German Parthenon, is located in a majestic position above the Danube, close to Regensburg. This neoclassical building in the shape of a temple represents one of the most important and beautiful German monuments of the XIX century. Perhaps you have already heard this name, because Walhalla, would be the “paradise” according to Norse […]
The immense mountains that cut central Europe fascinate with its grandiosity and mark a whole culture and lifestyle of the regions where they are located. The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, spanning several countries: southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, France and Monaco. The Alps range […]
The Black Forest brand, the cake on which each slice surprises the palate, you cannot leave Germany without trying the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the original name of the black forest cake. The cake was created in the Baden-Württemberg region. The incredible recipe consists of several layers of white and chocolate sponge cake, with Kirschwasser (a type […]
Johannes Gensfleisch, known as Johannes Gutenberg, or simply Gutenberg, was an inventor, engraver, and graphic designer during the Holy German Roman Empire. Born in 1400, in the city of Mainz, Germany, he was the pioneer in Europe in the mobile printing system, known as typography. Gutenberg came from a wealthy family, and in his childhood […]
