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Day 7: Regensburg Germany
This town goes way back - some buildings in the old part of town still have some original building stones from Roman occupation.
Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Still today, Regensburg has many old patrician houses and other architectural highlights. The Old Stone Bridge, constructed in the 12th century, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering with 16 arches. St. Peter's Cathedral is widely considered Bavaria's best Gothic architectural work. The Od Town's Neupfarrplatz square is a cross section of history - having served as an ancient Roman gathering place, a thriving Jewish quarter, a bustling marketplace, and the site of Nazi book burnings.
Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Still today, Regensburg has many old patrician houses and other architectural highlights. The Old Stone Bridge, constructed in the 12th century, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering with 16 arches. St. Peter's Cathedral is widely considered Bavaria's best Gothic architectural work. The Od Town's Neupfarrplatz square is a cross section of history - having served as an ancient Roman gathering place, a thriving Jewish quarter, a bustling marketplace, and the site of Nazi book burnings.
Day 8, Nuremberg, Germany
The second-largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is filled with traditional half-timbered houses and Gothic Churches with intricate spires. Although nearly destroyed during World War II, the remaining medieval city walls stretch some three miles and features original gateways and 80 original watchtowers. Nuremberg is well known historically for its metal and toy craftsmanship. But it is infamous for its role in World War II, first as the site of Zeppelin Field's Nazi rallies and later as the site of the war crimes trials at the Palace of Justice.
The second-largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is filled with traditional half-timbered houses and Gothic Churches with intricate spires. Although nearly destroyed during World War II, the remaining medieval city walls stretch some three miles and features original gateways and 80 original watchtowers. Nuremberg is well known historically for its metal and toy craftsmanship. But it is infamous for its role in World War II, first as the site of Zeppelin Field's Nazi rallies and later as the site of the war crimes trials at the Palace of Justice.
Day 9: Bamberg, Germany
Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and rauchbier, specialty smoked beer. The city's winding streets are filled with baroque patrician houses and are home to the breathtaking 11th-century Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II, housing his tomb and that of Pope Clement II. Bamberg is especially noted for its Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall, situated on a twin-arched bridge over the Regnitz River, and for the old bishop's houses: the 16th-century Late Hofhaltung (Old Court) and 17th-century Neue Residenz (New Residence). The city marks the northern terminus of the Main-Danube Canal.
Day 10: Wurzburg, Germany
Surrounded by Franconian vineyards, Wurzburg was heavily damaged during World War II, but has since been completely restored. This prestigious university city is a jewel of baroque architecture. Its most pristine example of pomp and glory is the great Bishops' Residenz palace, built in 1744 for the prince-bishop; his unwavering support of artists is evidenced by the sweeping staircase and magnificent ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo. Other landmarks include the medieval, statue-lined Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress, originally a Celtic hill fort and later a residence for the bishops. The city remains a major wine-making center, housing Germany's oldest and largest vineyard.
Surrounded by Franconian vineyards, Wurzburg was heavily damaged during World War II, but has since been completely restored. This prestigious university city is a jewel of baroque architecture. Its most pristine example of pomp and glory is the great Bishops' Residenz palace, built in 1744 for the prince-bishop; his unwavering support of artists is evidenced by the sweeping staircase and magnificent ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo. Other landmarks include the medieval, statue-lined Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress, originally a Celtic hill fort and later a residence for the bishops. The city remains a major wine-making center, housing Germany's oldest and largest vineyard.
Day 11: Wertheim, Germany
Situated at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers, Wertheim is a charming town brimming with history. The dukes of Wertheim built a castle at this strategic spot in the 12th century. It was captured and destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, but is is still impressive today, peering down upon the medieval town center and half-timbered houses from its perch. Its Pointed Tower has guarded the junction of the Main and Tauber Rivers for 800 years. This town is one of the few that didn't suffer damage from WWII because it didn't have industry.
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