Memory Strasse

Here's a bit of eye candy and a few fun

facts to wrap up the "german" week.

 

Thank you for joining me as I blog along!

 

 

The Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen) were built in the 4th century
by Roman Emperor Constantine.
Trier
also known as Roma Secunda or Second Rome
 



Schloss Linderhof was built from 1870 to 1878.
It was one of the smallest of King Ludwig's castles.
Ettal

 



Driving on snow laden, mountainous roads in Germany
is not for the faint of heart!
Near Austrian border
 



View of the snow covered German-Austrian Alps.
Near Germany-Austria border

 



Luftlmalerei is the name of the typical
painted architecture in Bavaria.
Schwangau
 



Built in the 19th century, Schloss Neuschwanstein
sits perched on the side of a mountain.
Schwangau

 



Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg is the oldest in Germany.
This Christmas market dates back to the 15th century.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Porta Nigra (Black Gate)
was built around 180 AD by the Romans.
Trier

 

Liebfrauenkirche or The Church of Our Lady was completed in 1260 AD.
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trier

Christmas lights add ambience
to a foggy winter's night.
Kusel

 

Burg Lichtenberg was built around 1200 AD.
Illuminated every night, it could be seen from our third
floor bedroom window.
Kusel

My beloved Rheinland-Pfalz blanketed in white.
Blaubach, near Kusel

 

Stone with city crest upon entering the community.
Blaubach, near Kusel
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Felsenkirche is uniquely built in a natural niche of the rock formation overlooking the city.
There is an interesting legend surrounding the construction of the church.
Idar-Oberstein

 

Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction began in 1248, but was not completed until 1880.
It is the tallest Gothic church in Northern Europe. It also has
the second tallest spires and largest facade of any church
in the world. This photograph does not truly capture its impressive
size.
Cologne

 

Kaiserdom zu Speyer (Imperial Cathedral of Speyer) is a major monument
of Romanesque art in the German Empire. It is also listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. It was commissioned to be built in 1024 AD.
Speyer

 



View of the Rhineland wine region.
Rhineland-Pfalz

 

The Romerbrucke's (Roman bridge) stone pilings date back to 144-152 AD
making it the oldest bridge in Germany.
Fascinating to see that it is still IN USE today.
Trier

 

*all pictures were taken by me and may not be used without permission*