The Asam Church. Magnificent is an understatement
The Asam church in Munich is considered one of the most important buildings of southern Germany’s late Baroque and early Rococo. Continue reading The Asam Church. Magnificent is an understatement
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King Ludwig II rests in a crypt in Munich
The most famous ruler of Bavaria, King Ludwig ll (1845 to 1886) rests in the Munich, St. Michael church. The crypt in the cellar was designed as the burial site for the House of Wittelsbach Continue reading King Ludwig II rests in a crypt in Munich
The stunning Freising Cathedral
Spending some time in the Munich area in late 2020, I was inclined to stop in Freising to see the Cathedral I have read so much about. When entering this amazing structure, I was greeted by an arched portal at the entrance that bears witness to the Romanesque origins of this church Continue reading The stunning Freising Cathedral
German Potato dumplings or Kartoffelknödel (halb und halb)
This is how my mother prepared and cooked potato dumplings. She would use both boiled and raw potatoes for this delicious homemade side dish. It will not only give the dumplings a great consistency, but is also pure enjoyment with no frills. Continue reading German Potato dumplings or Kartoffelknödel (halb und halb)
Füssen, a town with the most enchanting castles
After four exciting days in Munich, I drove about 90 minutes southwest towards Füssen with a short stop in Murnau (Staffelsee). It has been about 25 years and I was anxious to visit Füssen, which is nestled near a cluster of majestic Bavarian mountains and a view to several castles where King Ludwig II had lived. Continue reading Füssen, a town with the most enchanting castles
An empty Bocksbeutel wine bottle from 1905 was found in NY City
An exciting day for the people of Würzburg. An empty Wine bottle of 1905 was recently found at a construction work site in NY City at a former Biergarten. The “Bocksbeutel” carries the Coat of Arms of the Bürgerspital in Würzburg Continue reading An empty Bocksbeutel wine bottle from 1905 was found in NY City
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Oberammergau, famously known for its Passion Plays since 1634
The history goes back to almost 400 years ago. The bubonic plague (black death) raged in many parts of Europe and did not stop at Oberammergau. To put an end to the misery, the people of Oberammergau decided to take a vow. Continue reading Oberammergau, famously known for its Passion Plays since 1634
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The Linderhof Palace of King Ludwig ll
The Linderhof Palace follows the “Pleasure Palace” type, which originated in France in the 18th century and was soon built in palace gardens across Europe. The splendid furnishings are a mixture of the French, but also the Bavarian Rococo. This Palace, which resulted from a long period of construction and renovation, is the only larger castle King Ludwig II experienced complete while still alive. Ludwig was a loner and created his own empire with the Linderhof Castle, his palace all for himself. Continue reading The Linderhof Palace of King Ludwig ll
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