April 13, 2023

traditions | Customs | art

Oktoberfest without a pretzel? That would be like Christmas without the Stollen! Along with a cold beer, the popular Oktoberfest pastry makes its big appearance again. Even beyond the white sausage equator, the pretzel is one of the classics in the displays of well-stocked guild bakeries, all year round. But where is the curved pastry?

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March 31, 2023

Castles | Churches | monasteries

It has three castles and a baroque castle park to offer. Many castles and residences of the 17th and 18th centuries had the castle, the park and the city of Versailles as their model. Often - but not always - the architecture, but especially the way of life of the French kings and the concentration of the court in one place

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March 28, 2023

traditions | Customs | art

Raising the maypole is one of the most popular traditions throughout Bavaria. It is the day of Irxenschmalze (strength in the arms and shoulders). Every year on May 1st, the decorated tree, often decorated with decorative signs, is set up in central squares in towns and communities. In some places it is set up with the bark and in other places it is peeled

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March 25, 2023

Fascination Munich

Facades, fountains, spiers, bridges or manhole covers - the Munich Kindl is omnipresent in the city. You just have to look a little. Munich's official small coat of arms shows a monk looking to the right, wearing a black robe with a gold border and red shoes in a silver coat of arms. Smart navigation in the article – just click… 1AHA! Cool...1.1Further development of the city coat of arms

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March 22, 2023

Castles | Churches | monasteries

Linderhof Palace is the smallest of King Ludwig II's three palaces, but the only one that was completed during his lifetime. It's a beautiful place and there are many reasons why it's definitely worth a visit. It was built in the French Rococo style and is simply unique in its architecture and furnishings. Smart navigation in the article

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