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A visit to the Frankenstein Castle in Muhltal, Germany, 5kms south from Darmsdadt, contains a strong sense of adventure. Visitors who love nature and historical sites will be delighted to find beautiful scenery everywhere. Notwithstanding the name and history attached to Castle Frankenstein, people still hold weddings at the chapel by the ruins. October is arguably the best time to visit Frankenstein Castle when a Halloween Party is held on the Castle grounds. The Frankenstein Castle was built in the mid 1200s by Lord Konrad II. He changed his name from Breuberg to Frankenstein, and was controlled only by the Emperor during that time. Frankenstein Castle supposedly influenced Mary Shelley to write a horror story where the main character had similar qualities to the former ...

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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 ...

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