Best Travel Destinations - Germany
Germany is a European country with many big contributions to culture and history, especially in classical music. Known as the cradle of great philosophers, and noted for its delicious beer, among other things Germany is also the home of one of the greatest musicians who ever walked the Earth—Johann Sebastian Bach—and the festival that carries his name: Leipzig’s Bach Festival. The Church of St. Thomas in the city of Leipzig is where the Bachfest takes place. The thriving greeneries of the Leipzig and the fresh mountain breeze complete the backdrop to the Bach Festival while you watch stellar performances of Bach’s musical pieces. If your travel itinerary usually consists of taking photos and visiting tourist attractions, the Bach Festival in Leipzig will definitely give you ...
Have you ever had a beer in a decorative 1-litre ceramic mug? You will during your trip to Germany for the Munich Strong Beer Festival. This local German beer festival usually begins on the third Friday after Ash Wednesday, and lasts for three weeks in March. The Munich Strong Beer Festival, known to the locals as Starkbierfest, is a local version of the now widely popular and tourist-driven Oktoberfest. Munich is the beer capital of Germany where popular beer festivals happen almost every month. However, the Munich Strong Beer Festival is a lesser-known beer fest that is attended primarily by the locals. Local breweries and beer halls feature strong malty beers by the litre, and provide entertainment that pokes fun at politicians and local personalities. ...
A tragic tale of a woman in love and betrayed, Lorelei Rock is a tourist destination in Germany that a lot of people visit to experience its bewitching tale. Lorelei (sometimes spelt as “Loreley”) was derived from an old German word “lureln” meaning murmuring, and an old Celtic word “ley” meaning rock—giving it its name of Murmuring Rock. The truth is, because of the strong current and the sound of the small waterfall near the foot of Lorelei Rock, the murmuring sound is echoed by the big rock. The murmur could be clearly heard at the time of its naming, but since urbanization around the area, the sound has diminished over time. Legend has it that because of the tragic love affair of a blond ...
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