Germany – All About World Heritage Sites

From the World Heritage inscription: The site is located along the Weser River on the outskirts of Höxter where the Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey were erected between AD 822 and 885 in a largely preserved rural setting. The Westwork is the only standing structure that dates back to the Carolingian era, while the original imperial abbey complex is preserved as archaeological remains that are only partially excavated. The Westwork of Corvey uniquely illustrates one of the most important Carolingian architectural expressions. It is a genuine creation of this period, and its architectural articulation and decoration clearly illustrate the role…

Source: Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey

November 30, 2018December 1, 2018

37 stunning World Heritage sites in Germany; Caitlin Etherton; National Geographic

Castles, medieval towns, cathedrals, and gardens paint a 2,000-year history of European culture.

Source: 37 stunning World Heritage sites in Germany

November 23, 2018November 25, 2018

World Traveler: Germany’s Berlin is a pragmatic yet cosmopolitan place with top global cuisine; Denys Krasnikov; KyivPost

BERLIN — A city of hipsters, Berlin only looks chaotic — behind the scenes, it runs like a clock. Germany has the world’s fourth-largest economy, so one might expect its capital, Berlin, with 3.6 million people, to be an ultramodern metropolis. But it’s not. As the city comes into view from the train window, one […]

Source: World Traveler: Germany’s Berlin is a pragmatic yet cosmopolitan place with top global cuisine | KyivPost