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Photo: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, King Ludwig II, Germany

This fairy tale like castle, visited by millions of tourists every year is a creation of an enigmatic, and yet obviously visionary and creative mind of King Ludwig the 2nd of Bavaria. The fantasy world he created for himself in his palaces are now appreciated by every one who visits them.

I am not surprised by the location of the castle. Neuschwanstein has all the best Bavaria has to offer: green forests, mountains, deep “aqua marine” lake and vast views. It is hard not to fall in love with this country. King Ludwig has also secondary inspiration: music of Richard Wagner. The rooms in the castle are dedicated to Wagner’s operas.

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Rothenburg, Germany 8922

“Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the cities on the Romantische Straße (Romantic Road) that has preserved vestiges of their medieval importance into the 21st century. A series of walls and towers defended the city over the ages, the most recent still stands and surrounds most of the older part of the city. The inner wall (built prior 13th century) also still remains. Stairwells ascend to the top of the wall at intervals, and the entire wall can be walked. In addition, the Roedertor tower at the east end of the city is opened daily to allow a climb up stairs to the vista atop it.

While buildings within the walled city reflect its medieval history, this part of the city is in many ways a normal, modern German town with some concession to the tourist trade. In addition to many stores and hotels aimed at tourists, residences and shops also reflect the daily life of modern Germany. Most of the tourist shops cluster around the Town Hall Square and along several major thoroughfares (Herrngasse, Schmiedgasse). Also in the town is a criminal museum, containing various punishment and torture devices as used during the Middle Ages.” (source: wikipedia)

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Coat of arms (Town Hall) Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany 8821

Nuremberg is second largest city in Bavaria. The city is rich in history spanning well over 1000 years - from the glory of Roman Empire to infamy of Nazi era.

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