We went to Cologne and visited the Cologne Cathedral 
, Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took, with interruptions, until 1880 to complete – a period of over 600 years. It is 144.5 metres long, 86.5 m wide and its two towers are 157 m tall. The cathedral is one of the world’s largest churches and the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe (The largest cathedral in the world is in Seville) source.
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Germany (Eyewitness Travel Guides)Revised and updated, this map of Germany provides a physical base, with relief clearly shown by a system of layer colouring. It extends from Luxembourg and the Netherlands in the west to Poland and Czech Republic in the east, to the north is Denmark and the Baltic, with Switzerland and Austria to the south. The map also features communication detail, with road, rail and canal networks all shown. The map key is in English, French and German, and the scale is 16 miles to one inch.
Germany - Silicone Wristband / Bracelet1 wristband / bracelet.
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Wristband reads Germany in large letters
Rick Steves' Germany 2012You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany.This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, and quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. Flash back to Berlin’s turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie; then celebrate the rebirth of Dresden and its glorious Frauenkirche.
Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around Germany by train, bus, carand even boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
The evolution of an empire. A brief historical sketch of GermanyThis is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Those Crazy Germans! A Lighthearted Guide to GermanyThose Crazy Germans! gives you the inside scoop on the people and the culture so you can get the most out of your trip to Germany. Go beyond the stereotypes and get in touch with the Germans you never knew existed. Filled with practical travel tips and cultural insights, you'll travel Germany like a pro." * Do you want to learn the history of a town or city without knowing anything more than its name?
* Do you want to know the tricks to navigating Germany's Autobahns and railways so you travel like a native?
* Do you want to know Germans' secrets for relaxation that you can easily and affordably enjoy as well?
* Do you want to learn about German beers and wines so you can order like a connoisseur?
Those Crazy Germans! takes you where the other travel guides don't go. Through a combination of observations, tips and historical & cultural insights all written in a relaxed and cheerful style, this book takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the Germany that the Germans know. Perfect for reading on the plane or train, Those Crazy Germans! is the fun way to get to know Germany.
* Learn how hundreds of years of traditions manifest themselves in modern day Germany.
* Learn the customs and quirks of German restaurants and hotels.
* Learn the insiders' tips to Oktoberfest, Karneval and hundreds of other festivals so that you too can party like a native.
* Learn about Germany's unusual do's and don'ts.
* Learn how to see towns and cities the way the Germans see them.
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