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Roman Tower in Cologne

Street view of the Roman Tower

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]

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Bavarian Lion in Lindau

Bavarian lion in Lindau, Germany

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.

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The lighthouse of Lindau

Lighthouse of Lindau, Germany

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.

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Montfort Castle in Langenargen

Montfort Castle in Langenargen, Germany

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.

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Pretty long compound word in Passau

Sign 'Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft' 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!

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Castles in Thuringia

Hoher Schwarm Castle in Saalfeld, Germany

Thuringia (Thüringen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in Saxony-Anhalt

Blankenburg Castle in Blankenburg (Harz), Germany

Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in Saxony

Lichtenwalde Castle in Niederwiesa, Germany

Saxony (Sachsen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in Rhineland-Palatinate

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub, Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in North Rhine-Westphalia

Satzvey Castle in Mechernich, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in Lower-Saxony

Marienburg Castle near Pattensen, Germany

Lower-Saxony (Niedersachsen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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Castles in Hesse

Saalburg - A reconstructed Roman fort

Hessen (Hesse) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

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