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Neuschwanstein castle
German words:
Schloss Neuschwanstein
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Schloß Neuschwanstein
alternative words: Castel of Neuschwanstein
keywords: alps, castle, tourist resort
related web sites:
http://www.neuschwanstein.de
explanation: Located at the southern terminus of so called "Romantic Road" just near the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein castle was build by Bavarian King, Ludwig II, in his delirium of an idealized chivalry, as described in Wagner's works. Its construction started in 1869 with Christian Jank as designer and he began to live there in 1886 but soon house-arrested before dying mysteriously. Ironically, Neuschwanstein castle has become one of the most popular tourist spots in Germany. Neuschwanstein means "new roc of swan".
Nuremberg
German words:
Nürnberg
keywords: castle, tourist resort, town, world cup
related web sites:
http://www.nuernberg.de
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http://www.panorama-cities.net/nuremberg/nuremberg.html
explanation: Located on the northern Bavaria, Nuremberg played an important role in the middle ages because the parliament of Holy Roman Empire has its seat there. It was also one of the largest trade centers between Northern Europe and Italy. Though the imperial castle (Kaiserburg) looks over the town, its picturesque medieval city seems lost forever by a bombing of the allied power in 1945. Between 1945 and 1948, a trial to judge Nazi's war criminals (Nuremberg Trials) took place. The population is at a half million.
Potsdam
German words:
Potsdam
keywords: castle, human heritage, tourist resort, town
related topics:
Berlin
related web sites:
http://www.potsdam.de
explanation: Located on the south-western suburb of Berlin, Potsdam was founded around 10th century by a Slavic folk but had remained modest until 1660 when Duke of Prussia, Frederick William I settled his hunting house there, then it became a residence of Prussian royal family. The Sanssouci Palace built in 1747 by Frederick the Great was enlisted in the human heritage of UNESCO in 1990 as a Rococo master piece. On August 2, 1945, the Allied Powers met at Potsdam to send an ultimatum to Japan (Declaration of Potsdam).
Regensburg
German words:
Regensburg
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.regensburg.de
explanation: Built in 90 AD as an outer post of the Roman Empire at confluence of the Danube and the Regen rivers, Regensburg had been the capital of Bavaria between 6th and 13th century and very prosperous thanks to its location at a crossroad of trade routes and a stone bridge built over the Danube in 12th century. The council of Holy Roman Empire (Reichstag) had been used to open there until it was disbanded in 1806 by Napoleon. Well conserved Regensburg's old city was enlisted into UNESCO's world heritage in 2006.
Rostock
German words:
Rostock
keywords: baltic sea, town
related web sites:
http://www.rostock.de
explanation: Originated from a Slavic settlement on the mouth of Warnow in the 11th century, Rostock had been a prosperous Hanseatic city during the Middle Ages but declined in subsequent periods until the middle of 19th century when the naval and later aviation industries developed. During WWII, the city center was completely destroyed by the Allied bombing but reconstructed later. Its population has now fallen to 200,000 due to an economic slump. Founded in 1419, the university of Rostok is the oldest in Baltic region
Salzburg
German words:
Salzburg
keywords: alps, austria, human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.salzburg.info
explanation: Located in north-west of Austria on the Salzach river and near German border, Salzburg is well known for the birth place of Mozart and a summer music festival. After an invasion of Romans in 14 B.C., it had become a prosperous regional trade center. In 699, Bishop Rupert von Worms received Salzburg from the count of Bavaria and established a bishopric in 739. Hohensalzburg castle built in 1077 on a top hill and a new Salzburg cathedral built in 1628 have been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1996.
Schönbrunn Palace
German words:
Schloss Schönbrunn
alternative words: Schonbrunn
keywords: austria, castle, human heritage, tourist resort
related topics:
Vienna
related web sites:
http://www.schoenbrunn.at
explanation: History of Schönbrunn began in 1569 when Emperor Maximilian II purchased an estate in western end of Vienna to build a zoo and an orangery to keep exotic animals and plants. In 1696, Emperor Leopold I asked famous architect, Johann Fischer, to build a palace by imitating Versailles. Later, Empress Maria Theresa remodeled it in a rococo style. The Congress of Vienna was organized there in 1814-1815 after a defeat of Napoleon's army. Schönbrunn palace has been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1996.
Speyer
German words:
Speyer
alternative words: Spires
keywords: human heritage, rhine valley, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.speyer.de
explanation: Originated from one of forts built along the Rhine by Romans to protect the frontier, Speyer got a Bishop's seat in 4th century, but its influence increased considerably when Konrad II, a seignior of nearby was elected Emperor of Holy Roman Empire in 1024. The imperial Diet held in 1526 at Speyer let each seignior choose freely countries' religion while that of 1529, by rescinding it, provoked a huge protestation of protestants. Speyer cathedral, a human heritage of UNESCO, holds tombs of 8 German emperors
Stralsund
German words:
Stralsund
keywords: baltic sea, human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.stralsund.de
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http://www.pbase.com/bauer/stralsund
explanation: Located on the Baltic coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region and facing Rügen Island, Stralsund was founded by Slavic settlers in 1234 and became a prosperous Hanseatic city during the middle ages. After 30 years war in 17th century, Stralsund had been controlled by Sweden until 1815 when it was handed to Prussia. The historic center with brick cathedral and city hall was entitled to a world heritage of UNESCO in 2002. Now, you can reach Rügen Island via a suspended bridge. Its population is about 58,000.
Stuttgart
German words:
Stuttgart
keywords: tourist resort, town, world cup
related web sites:
http://www.stuttgart.de
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http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de
explanation: Located on Necker river near French border and surrounded by vineyards, Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Wurtenberg region. Stuttgart appeared first in the history in 1180 with the name of "Stute Garte", meaning "garden of mares". After Napoleon's breakup of Holy Roman Empire, Wurtenberg became an independent kingdom with Stuttgart as capital. In 19th century, Stuttgart was a center of German industry revolution with prestigious firms such as Daimler, Benz, Porsche and Bosch. Its population is 590,000.
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