Tagged With "Karl Friedrich Schinkel"
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 3, 2013: Brandenburg Gate
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is surely one of the world’s most-recognized landmarks, and symbolizes Berlin in the way the Eiffel Tower means Paris and the Parthenon means Athens. It’s been the ceremonial center for marches and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 29, 2015: J. S. Bach's Tomb
This week marks Johann Sebastian Bach's 330th birthday on March 21 or 31, 1685. The difference is due to the change, during his lifetime, from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Above, his vault in the floor of the Thomaskirche, Leipzig Germany....
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Traveling Essentials for Everyone
Some good suggestions for what to include on your packing list for your next big travel adventure (sponsored content)
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China, Russia team up for 'red tourism'
Visitors at Mao Zedong's birthplace Photo: Brucke-Osteuropa / Wikimedia Chinese and Russian tourism authorities have agreed to work together on activities that center...
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Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg (Where Gumbo Was #125)
The Heiliggeistkirche, to give it its German name, is the most imposing church in Heidelberg; it stands out above the Altstadt (Old City) section of the city so distinctively that I dared not include an exterior view among the clues. I make amends...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 22, 2015: Ampelmann, the East German Pedestrian Crossing Light Symbol, Berlin, Germany
You may be asking yourself "Why is Ottoman doing a Picture of the Day featuring pedestrian crossing lights?" Well ladies and gentlemen, these are not just ordinary pedestrian crossing lights...this is Ampelmann. So...
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Berlin Opera re-opens on 275th anniversary
After seven years of renovations that include new technology and acoustics, the Staatsoper is back.
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Germany: Ein, zwei, drei...how many castles?
The German Castle Club is out to accurately count all the German castles: both those that are, and those that were. It's never been done before.
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January 3, 2018: The Art of Hundertwasser
George G shares several beautiful buildings in Germany and Austria which were created by Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
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'Finding Reiner' letters now available as book
The letters behind the prize-winning series Finding Reiner, published here, are now available in hardcover or Kindle.
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July 14, 2016: Humboldt, University, Berlin, Germany
This historic university has a very impressive list of alumni and professors.
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May 12, 2016: Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany
Originally a guardhouse for the Royal Palace, the Neue Wache is now a memorial for victims of war and tyranny.
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Jan. 17, 2016: Hundertwasser House, Vienna
PHeymont shows us the Hundertwasser House, a colorful attempt to provide livable housing for the masses.
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January 14, 2016: World's Largest Granite Bowl, Berlin, Germany
On a guided walking tour of Berlin, I came across this unexpected gem.
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Frankfurt: Not Just for Business
Frankfurt has a reputation as Europe's business capital, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is than just that!
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Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Professor Abe shares a visit to a small town well-known for its well-preserved half-timbered buildings.
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Re: January 14, 2016: World's Largest Granite Bowl, Berlin, Germany
Great history of the bowl! Incredible that they broke in the 1980's and not before.
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Museums: a Safer Place to Visit at This Time
Jonathan L makes a safe visit to two of New York's iconic museums
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The Wien Rathaus: City Hall, Vienna
Samantha loved her tour and visit to the Wien Rathaus in Vienna, Austria. It was huge and amazing. Just watch out for the seats in the chamber room. They were not nice to her. :(
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Put Stuttgart on Your Travel List
Travel Rob visits friends and their fascinating city in Germany.
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Munich, Germany: My Top 7 Free Things
Visiting Munich? Samantha has some suggestions for enjoyable—and free—activities in the Bavarian capital.
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Berlin campaign: Get out of the center
Berlin's outer boroughs are working hard at drawing visitors away from the bucket-list attractions of the center