The Zeitungsmuseum in Wadgassen is located in a beautiful former abbey building. The building allows for generous exhibiting of both … More
Author: skytash
Rheinsagen
As a child growing up in the Rhein-Main region of Germany, I learned many of the myths and tales told … More
Bizarre Braunschweig
Not everything in this post is bizarre, they are just not really that connected and aren’t really worthy of a … More
Markets and their churches
As well as the various markets, Braunschweig has a few grand churches. While on my way to the central cathedral, … More
Market town
Braunschweig’s origins as a market town remain embedded in the city’s architecture and street names. The road “Eiermarkt” (Egg Market) … More
The little bits
The Pergamon Museum was designed to display large reconstructions. It is home to two other large exhibits, the Pergamon Altar … More
Changing time and place with a single step
When you step under and then through the Babylonian Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum, you step under and out … More
Blue tiles from Babylon
The Museumsinsel, the museum island, on the river Spree is home to a range of natural history, and art including … More
Berlin Buildings
Like many old cities, the centre of the original city is surrounded by gates, named after where the road from … More
The Dome
The restored Dome of the Reichstags building is one of its key attractions. It is possible to visit just the … More
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