Tag: Palaces and castles
Schubertiade at a Middle Franconian castle – Bavaria
Tenor Jan Kobow has turned his Schloss Seehaus in Markt Nordheim in central Franconia into a special center for classical music. Now a Schubertiade is coming up, played exclusively on…
Brandenburg’s Minister of Education on right-wing extremism in schools – politics
The teachers who made right-wing extremist activities in Burg public are now leaving their school. How does Brandenburg’s Education Minister Steffen Freiberg think about the case and the reactions? At…
From Austin, Texas to Aschaffenburg, Bavaria – Bayern
When people are confronted with a story that has gaps in content, they are tempted to fill these gaps – that’s completely normal. The fairytale story of a historical marble…
The exhibition “Curious!” in the New Residence Bamberg – Bavaria
A visit to a magnificent castle inevitably leaves a feeling of its own tinyness. When entering the spacious rooms of the Imperial Apartments in the New Residence Bamberg, it is…
Coburg: Looking for new owners for paired black swans – Bavaria
There have always been discussions in Coburg about the city coat of arms, on which – according to common usage – a Moor can be seen. Critics bemoan the stereotypical…
Medieval festivals in Bavaria – Bavaria
Their definitions are manifold, but no old knight or damsel is wrong to classify the Middle Ages between the end of antiquity and the beginning of modern times, i.e. between…
Middle Ages: The Secrets of Mindelburg
Researchers have discovered forgotten corridors and cavities in the fortifications in Mindelheim – and the completely preserved living quarters look like a time capsule. source site
Neuschwanstein: Should the castle become a UNESCO World Heritage Site? – Bavaria
Normally, the Unesco title is highly coveted. In Schwangau, however, some fear that only more tourists will visit the world-famous castle. In June they vote on an application. A cancellation…
Neuschwanstein Castle: Bavaria plans application for UNESCO World Heritage – Bavaria
The Free State is planning a joint World Heritage application for the famous royal palaces of Ludwig II. In Schwangau, however, some citizens are skeptical. They should soon vote on…
Secret passage discovered in Mindelburg – Bavaria
The landmark of the district town of Mindelheim in the Lower Allgäu has one more attraction. During work for the upcoming general renovation of the Mindelburg, a previously unknown, almost…