Trier – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Trier lies along the Moselle River in western Germany and is one of the oldest cities in the country. Founded by the Romans more than two thousand years ago as Augusta Treverorum, the city became one of the most important administrative centers of the Roman Empire north of the Alps. Several […]
Maulbronn Monastery – Baden-Württemberg, Germany The Maulbronn Monastery lies in the rolling countryside of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. Founded in the 12th century by the Cistercian Order, the monastery developed into one of the most important monastic complexes in medieval Europe. The monastery complex includes churches, cloisters, defensive walls, and agricultural buildings that remain remarkably […]
Nuremberg – Bavaria, Germany The city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg) stands along the Pegnitz River in the region of Franconia in northern Bavaria. During the Middle Ages the city became one of the most important imperial cities of the Holy Roman Empire, where imperial assemblies and political gatherings frequently took place. The skyline of Nuremberg is […]
Regensburg – Bavaria, Germany Regensburg lies along the Danube River in eastern Bavaria and is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany. Founded as a Roman settlement known as Castra Regina, the city later became an important center of trade and political life within the Holy Roman Empire. The historic old town contains a […]
Wartburg Castle – Eisenach, Germany Wartburg Castle rises above the town of Eisenach on a forested hill in the region of Thuringia in central Germany. Founded in the 11th century, the castle became one of the most important strongholds of the Landgraves of Thuringia. The castle is closely associated with several important moments in German […]
Würzburg – Bavaria, Germany The city of Würzburg lies along the Main River in northern Bavaria, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. During the Middle Ages the city became an important ecclesiastical center governed by powerful Prince-Bishops. The most famous landmark in Würzburg is the magnificent Würzburg Residence, a Baroque palace considered one of the […]
Hannover – Lower Saxony, Germany Hannover stands along the Leine River in northern Germany and has long served as an important political and cultural center of the region of Lower Saxony. The city became the residence of the House of Hanover, whose rulers later ascended to the British throne in the early 18th century. One […]
Celle – Lower Saxony, Germany Celle lies along the Aller River in the region of Lower Saxony in northern Germany. The town is well known for its beautifully preserved half-timbered houses, many of which date from the 16th and 17th centuries and line the narrow streets of the historic old town. Dominating the center of […]
Schwerin – Germany Schwerin lies in the lake-filled landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northern Germany. The city developed around a series of lakes that surround its historic center, creating one of the most scenic urban settings in the region. The city’s most famous landmark is Schwerin Castle, which rises on an island within Lake Schwerin. The […]
Wismar – Germany The coastal city of Wismar lies along the Baltic Sea in northern Germany and was another important member of the Hanseatic League. During the Middle Ages the city flourished as a trading port connecting merchants across northern Europe. Wismar’s historic center features broad market squares, Gothic brick churches, and colorful merchant houses […]