Things to see and do Germany

Another excursion through the ages, the one you propose this museum installed in a beautiful th century mansion, transformed into the th century by the architect Jakob Couven, whose baroque style influenced the region greatly. A neo-neoclassic ensemble with white Doric columns, a rotunda, galleries, and some extremely well-established rooms, where you can go through a multitude of furniture, works of art and costumes, tracing the US, customs and modes of the bourgeois population during the Baroque period until the th century. No need to be a furniture lover to find the whole fun.

It is an artificial lake built in the years 1934-1936, at the location of an ancient marsh region. This project, already on the agenda of the city of the Weimar Republic (1918-1933), was taken over by the Nazis, mixing the cult of great works, the happiness of the people through work, healthy entertainment and patriotic art. The very controversial column and sculpture standing on the shore of the lake is a memory of this period: at the base of the column, the threatening eagle of Germany, and the empty circle of the swastika.

This superb site, dominated by the famous statue of Hercules, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. This elegant castle of classic architecture dates back to the end of the 18th century. It was the residence of the electorate princes of Hesse, and a century before it was transformed into a museum. The canvases that now adorn the walls of this golden prison make it one of the most important galleries in Europe. Dürer and Cranach, the Flemish masters, Rubens, Jordaens and Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Hals. Symbol of the city, the statue of Hercules has been enthroned here since 1717, and all this considerable collection of buildings, parks, fountains, waterfalls, etc., gives an idea of the Baroque spirit and its achievements. A small but baroque detail, this arrangement would have been so expensive that all traces of the expenses were burned!

For those who would be willing to take a moment in front of the graves of the great men: after his death, Goethe was installed with the princes of Weimar, whose life he was the greatest ambassador.

Schiller, who died in 1805, had to wait 22 years for his remains to be transferred to the princely mausoleum.

Founded in the 11th century, then redesigned in 1129 by the Order of the Premonstratensians, it is one of the most significant Romanesque complexes in Germany. Austere, the stone is queen. Vault, capitals, crypt, fortified towers... Visiting the church and the splendid cloister after the cathedral can be a good opportunity to compare Gothic and Romanesque. The convent was transformed during the communist era into a museum of contemporary art (!); this museum is not uninteresting and also has a collection of historical sculptures. The mixture of novel and contemporary may seem strange, but the two do not go too badly together. The premises include a tea room.

This splendid fortified complex perched on a sandstone cliff is at least a thousand years old. The Romanesque basilica that dominates the complex dates back to 1129. This is St. Servatius Church, one of the largest Romanesque basilicas in the former East Germany. The interior has been largely transformed into a Gothic style; 1938, the Nazis wanted to rehabilitate the Romanesque choir, the church also contains a treasure chamber. In the crypt is the tomb of the German Emperor Henry I. The representative buildings and the castle surrounding St. Servatius are mostly Renaissance buildings. Climb up the Schlossberg and visit the castle museum, which traces its history from the Emperor's residence to the court life of the 17th and 18th centuries. The site offers superb views of the city.

The Mouse Tower is located in the middle of the river. Shiver as you think that in this tower, the tyrannical Hatto, Archbishop of Mainz and reigning Prince, was devoured by his own hungry mice! At least that's the legend. What is more certain is that this tower was a warning signal for ships, because in Bingen the Rhine was particularly dangerous.

In two sections, you will reach the Königstuhl, with a magnificent view of Heidelberg, the Neckar valley and its outlet into the Rhine plain. In 2007, this funicular celebrated its 100th anniversary. You can also climb on foot. The climb is a little steep but it lasts 5 minutes.

The Rheinturm was built from 1979 to 1982 by architect H. Deilmann. This monument marks the landscape of Düsseldorf. It is located on the outskirts of the south city center, at the entrance to the medienhafen, right next to the parliament building of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is more than 240 meters high, with a 180-seat glass restaurant located 172.5 meters above sea level and around its axis every hour. The M 168 Bar & Lounge is located under the restaurant at 168 m and on the observation platform at 164 m with breathtaking views of the Rhine metropolis. In fine weather, you can see up to Cologne Cathedral. The Rheinturm lighters have a unique function: spread over three different levels along the tower, 39 of these 62 porns form a decimal clock, the largest in the world. The two public elevators bring visitors to the different levels at a rate of 4 meters per second.

This circular building, in the square tower, is the symbol of German democracy and national unity. Built in 1789, the church lives in the first German Parliament in 1848-1849. Today, it is no longer a place of worship, but a meeting and reception room. Large panels inside the church explain its history in detail. The basement hosts temporary exhibits.

Its large tower chiselled red sandstone is in flamboyant Gothic style; inside, many altars have remarkable sculptures or paintings, such as the Maria-Schlaf-Altar of the th century. In addition to its architectural importance, the cathedral has a considerable place in German history: election place of the German emperors under the 1356 Golden Bubble, and the coronation from 1562 to 1792. How many crowned heads have parade on its huge slabs? To find out, visit the Dom Museum.

The panoramic tower, which stretches from the outside of the cathedral through a steep steep spiral staircase, offers one of the most beautiful views of Frankfurt, its Skyline, the old town and the banks of the Main.

Located west of Frankfurt, Höchst is a wholly-fledged district on the right bank of the Main River; But it looks more like a small medieval town on the edge of the Main. The fortifications, the castle, the Justinus church (the th century) and the Bolongaro Palace are to be visited. You will also find a porcelain factory and a museum of this "art of fire".

Tourist-Information Ferienland Cochem is the tourist information office for the town of Cochem. The tourist office is the ideal starting point for discovering the tourist region of Cochem, in the heart of the romantic Moselle Valley. Visitors can enjoy the splendid scenery, romantic vineyards and unique river valley of the Moselle. They can also visit the magnificent cities of Trier, Koblenz or Cochem. The region also offers many activities, such as hiking in the "Wild Endert" valley or visiting the Moselle Museum in Ernst near Cochem. The tourist office will be happy to provide further information and recommend activities to suit individual interests.