Posted by Henk Bekker
on May 08, 2009
Baden-Württemberg,
Germany /
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See the Best-Preserved Medieval Cistercian Monastery in Germany
The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed, Romanesque-Gothic Kloster Maulbronn Abbey with church and cloisters is the best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery in Germany.
photo credit: brew127
Cistercian Kloster Maulbronn is the most complete and best-preserved medieval monastery complex in Germany. This Romanesque-Gothic building estate is a great stop when traveling near Karlsruhe, eg from Frankfurt to Stuttgart, as well as a great day-trip from Baden-Baden and the northern Black Forest.
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Tags: Gothic, Monasteries, Romanesque, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
Posted by Henk Bekker
on April 25, 2009
Germany,
Rhine River /
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Dom Cathedral, Chagall Church Windows, Roman Ships, & Gutenberg Museum
Top sights in Mainz are the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral (Dom), Chagall windows, and the Roman Ships and Gutenberg Museums. Transportation from Frankfurt Airport is easy.
photo credit: Luhai Wong
The historic city Mainz is a popular destination for travelers with a short stop-over at Frankfurt International Airport. Many travelers prefer Mainz to more modern Frankfurt and transportation by train is equally easy to either city. The top sights in Mainz include its large cathedral (Mainzer Dom), the Gutenberg Museum, Roman Ships, and the magnificent blue Chagall windows in the St Stephan church.
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Tags: Chagall Windows, FRA, Frankfurt Hahn, Frankfurt International Airport, Gothic Churches, Mainz, Rhine River, Rhine River Cruise, Roman Sights in Germany, Romanesque, Top Sights in Germany
