The palace, commonly called Neuschwanstein castle, is an icon of romantic Germany around the world. Also known as “Cinderella’s Castle” and for the aura of mystery that surrounds King Ludwig II, there are many stories and curiosities surrounding the Neuschwanstein, one of Germany’s most visited tourist attractions. Our interview is with Mr. Prost, director of […]
With more than 25,000 castles, Germany is an unmissable destination for those who admire these beautiful buildings and medieval history. But in order for this historical and cultural heritage to be preserved, Deutsche Burgenvereinigung – DBV (German Association of Castles, in Portuguese) does a Herculean job, cataloging castles and ruins across Germany. Our interview is […]
In Germany, we can find several monuments, buildings, and works made by man that impresses us with their grandeur and beauty. Some of them are the beautiful palaces, with a variety of inspirations that make up the list of points that are worth the visit of the traveler who is in Germany. The term “palace” […]
Certainly, Germany is one of the best destinations for those who want to visit a castle (or several!). Here, travelers will find everything from ruins to extremely well-preserved castles, with themed guided tours, medieval fairs within castles, and even the option of dining or staying in a castle. The word “castle” comes from the Anglo-Norman […]
The two magnificent palaces Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein shine in the Bavarian region of Schwangau! Contrary to what many people think, both are not really considered castles. But why? The definition is given for buildings whose functions were to defend and guard, that is, fortifications that may have been used for housing, but this is not […]
One of the main rivers in Europe, the Rhine, brings with its legends, mysteries, but also prosperity, in a route that crosses the most beautiful landscapes of Central Europe. Beginning in Switzerland, near the city of Basel, the Rhine runs its course towards Germany. Sometimes it comes up against France and flows into the North […]
A tour option for those in the Midwest of Germany is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its capital, the city of Luxembourg, is just 35 km from the German border. With a population of 600 thousand inhabitants, equivalent to the city of Stuttgart, Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe and the only […]
Situated in a very special spot, the triple border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland, cut by the powerful Rhine river, lake Bodensee (in German), also known as Lake Constance, is one of the wonders worth a visit for the traveler. With more than 536 km2 of area, this giant that occupies the post of largest […]
The third-largest German wine region is the Mosel valley, which in addition to producing excellent Riesling wines, has spectacular landscapes, with small towns and charming villages, medieval castles, and, of course, the beautiful vineyards. Despite the Mosel River passing through other countries, the German section is between Trier and Koblenz, where the Mosel River cuts […]
