Things to see and do Germany

The Jewish ritual baths (the Mikwe) of Speyer date from 1128, and are in an excellent state of preservation. The pit is located 10 m underground; it is reached by a small stone staircase, which plunges into the cool and humid depths of the baths. The adjoining synagogue did not resist the great fire of 1689 (the same one that destroyed the cathedral); only a few sections of the walls remain. The Jewish community of Speyer is rebuilding today, with the arrival of Russian-Germans; there are 80 of them.

It is a Gothic building dating back to the th century. The interior presents some treasures.

The ambulatory is decorated with paintings including a pietà of the th century.

This museum recounts the history of the region through some interesting pieces.

Dating back to the th century, this church, which was completely destroyed during the war and rebuilt shortly afterwards, nevertheless retains its majesty and a wonderful Passion of the early th century.

Destroyed during the Second World War, the City Hotel was rebuilt a few years later in the neo-Gothic style. It was in his that the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia was announced to the people of the city.

Osnabrück's tourist office, located at Bierstraße 22, is a point of reference for visitors to the city.

Book lovers should not miss the monumental Mittellandkanal canal bridge in the north of the city. It was built in 1914 to bring a canal to cross another and is 341 m long; it is one of the largest carrefours in the world. It is a very impressive spectacle to see the barges passing over others.

This cathedral, with a fortress atmosphere, with its massive stone facade is really worth a detour. It was built between the 1945 th and th centuries and was severely affected by bombing in March but restored after war. There are two styles involved: the west facade, which overlooks the Kleiner Domhof, is Romanesque (late th century); the main nave is Gothic (1920). The cathedral remains surprisingly harmonious and deserves a careful visit. The house next door houses the treasure of the cathedral: relics, liturgical objects and Minden Cross (1070), a bronze piece among the masterpieces of the Romanesque style in Westphalia.

Located in Minden, Germany, the Minden Tourist Office is a point of reference for travelers looking for information about the town. Their website, minden-erleben.de, is also available to book appointments or obtain further information.

A few meters from the castle, a collection of paintings that belonged to the princes of Fürstenberg. Among other treasures, the Passion Altarpiece, painted by Hans Holbein, says the Elder. Some rooms have paintings of swabians artists.

A list of hotels can be delivered upon arrival in the city.

This is a worthwhile visit. Naumbourg has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Germany (Europe claim some) where Romanesque and Gothic Romanesque styles blend. The start of construction dates back to 1213, but it underwent changes until the th century.

In addition to its two choirs, its 4 towers and its beautiful Romanesque crypts, much of its fame comes from its astonishing sculptures of the twelve founders, located in the western chorus, the anonymous work of a master of Naumbourg. These disturbing statues, notably the couple Ekkehard and Uta, with an incredibly true view were sung by German romanticism.

There are also two very beautiful altarpieces and a beautiful frise that traces the Passion of Christ.

The town of Naumburg, located in Germany, has a tourist office where visitors can obtain information and advice on attractions and activities in the area. The tourist office offers information services, room reservations, brochure requests and ticket sales.