They are a good reminder that it's not for naught the banks of the Rhine (south of here, anyway) are cluttered with vineyards. Thanks to the Romans, Germany has a wine culture along the Rhine.
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| Roman Ruins in Xanten |
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Roman Ruins in Xanten
On the 30th day of our most excellent European vacation, we were in Kleinenbroich with Tante Christel. That's when Biffy suggested we take a trip to Xanten to see the old Roman ruins. What?! Roman ruins in Germany?! Yes, and in pretty darn good shape too.
They are a good reminder that it's not for naught the banks of the Rhine (south of here, anyway) are cluttered with vineyards. Thanks to the Romans, Germany has a wine culture along the Rhine.
They are a good reminder that it's not for naught the banks of the Rhine (south of here, anyway) are cluttered with vineyards. Thanks to the Romans, Germany has a wine culture along the Rhine.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Germany: Cologne: Well-Worn Door Handle at Saint Gereon's Basilica
Our 32nd day of our European vacation took us to Cologne with Wolfgang and Brigitte. Without Wolfgang's local knowledge we would never have really seen the city as we did. Shortly after parking the car our tour of Cologne took us past Saint Gereon's Basilica and this well-worn door push. Or is it a door knocker? Or handle? This Basilica is one of twelve great churches in Cologne built in the Romanesque style.
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| Door Handle at Saint Gereon's Basilica in Cologne (2012-05-10) |
Monday, August 12, 2013
Germany: Cologne: The Cathedral (der Dom)
Since the first postcard was an iconic statue, why not stay with the "iconic" theme. How about a postcard from Cologne.
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| Near the entrance to the Dom in Cologne (2012-05-10) |
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