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Trier
German words:
Trier
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.trier.eu
explanation: Located near Luxemburg, Trier is one of the oldest towns in Germany. Originated from a military camp settled in 30 BC by Julius Cesar, Trier had been served as the regional capital of Gaulle until being sacked by barbaric invasions and given up in 407 AD. The importance of Trier at that epoch is testified by the city gate, Porta Nigra, which is enlisted in a human heritage of UNESCO. During the middle ages, Tiers had been an prosperous city, for its archbishop was one of 7 electorates of Holly Roman Empire.
Vienna
German words:
Wien
keywords: austria, human heritage, tourist resort, town
related topics:
Schönbrunn Palace
related web sites:
http://www.wien.gv.at
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http://www.wien.info
explanation: Austrian capital, Vienna, has originated from a Celtic village, Vindobona, and a Roman military camp settled on the bank of Danube river in the 1st century. It became the capital of Babenberg earldom in 1155 before passing in the hands of Habsburg in 1278. After Ottoman Turks' unsuccessful besiegement in 1529 then 1683, Vienna become one of the largest cities in Europe as the capital of Austro-Hungarian empire. Rich in historical monuments like Hofburg, it was added to the list of world heritage in 2001.
Weimar
German words:
Weimar
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related topics:
Leipzig
related web sites:
http://www.weimar.de
explanation: Located in central Germany, southwest of Leipzig, Weimar is a well know European cultural center. In fact, Goethe had lived at Weimar since 1775 and became its prime minister in 1783. Other famous persons such as Schiller and Nietzsche also lived there. After WWI, a new German state, Weimar republic, was proclaimed there in 1919. Classic buildings of Weimar were chosen in 1999 as a human heritage of UNESCO but in 2004, Duchess Anna Amalia Library burned out and inestimable German classic books were lost.
Wurzburg
German words:
Würzburg
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.wuerzburg.de
explanation: Situated at the start point of so called "Romantic Road" in Franconia which lies in northern Bavaria, Würzburg was christianised by an Irish missionary, Kilian, in 686 and became the seat of a powerful bishopric in the subsequent period. Majestic Marienburg castle, overlooking the city, was built in between 1200 and 1600, while bishop's residence, now enlisted in UNESCO's human heritage as a Baroque's master piece, was built in 19th century. In March 1945, Würzburg was severely damaged by British bombing.
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