Category: History

Beautiful Bavarian works

The state of Bavaria is sumptuous, full of castles, palaces, cultures, and beautiful architectural works. Bayern or Bavaria? After all, what is the real name of the state? “Bayern” is what he is called in the country, in the local language, German. “Bavaria” is the version in both, Latin and English. So when it comes […]

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5 Special attractions in Munich

Munich, the capital of the Bavarian state, the birthplace of traditional breweries, and the stage for the annual Oktoberfest, this great city has much more to offer. For the visitor who includes Munich in his itinerary, there will certainly be plenty of activities, already quite popular, to be visited, not only in the city but […]

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German castles: grandeur and history

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 […]

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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau – The legacy of the Bavarian kings

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 […]

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Rhine River: a walk through history and the contemplation of nature

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 […]

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Ancestors in Germany

A leisure trip, but also looking for roots in Germany. In the XIX and XX centuries, there was a great migratory flow of Germans due to social problems that occurred in Europe. In this way, they were looking for a destination for a new life, and the destination chosen by about 250 thousand Germans was […]

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