The Roman Tower (Römerturm) is one of several towers in Cologne dating back to Roman times. At the time of the Romans, the city was called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. A strong wall with a total of 19 towers surrounded the ancient city. Remains of this wall are still visible today. [German]
Tag: Germany
Bavarian Lion in Lindau
The Bavarian Lion seen at the port entrance of Lindau. It is placed next to the lighthouse of Lindau. The Bavarian Lion is mentioned several times in the Bavarian coat of arms, for example the shield is hold by two lions.
The lighthouse of Lindau
The lighthouse was built in 1856 and is situated at the port of Lindau. Opposite the lighthouse one can see a sculpture showing the Bavarian lion. This historic centre of Lindau is actually an island but can be reached by car as well as train.
Montfort Castle in Langenargen
Montfort Castle (Schloss Montfort) is a lakeside palace next to Lake Constance (Bodensee). It was built for King William I of Württemberg in 1867. I took this photo on a boat trip from Lindau to Friedrichshafen and was especially impressed by the Moorish architecture of the palace.
Pretty long compound word in Passau
The German language is known for its pretty long compound words. Have a look at this sign seen in the Bavarian city of Passau. Yes, the word is real!
Castles in Thuringia
Thuringia (Thüringen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.
Castles in Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.
Castles in Saxony
Castles in Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.
Castles in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.
Castles in Lower-Saxony
Lower-Saxony (Niedersachsen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.