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Visit the Dom zu Magdeburg — the Oldest Gothic Cathedral in Germany

April 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Saxony-Anhalt

Detail of two foolish virgins in Magdeburg Cathedral

Visit the Dom zu Magdeburg to see the first and oldest Gothic cathedral built in Germany and medieval sculptures. The Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catharine in Magdeburg (Dom zu Magdeburg St. Mauritius und Katharina) in Saxony Anhalt is the oldest Gothic cathedral in Germany and one of the largest churches in the eastern parts of the country. It replaced an older … [Read more...]

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Visit the Romanesque Kloster Jerichow Monastery in Germany

December 1, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Saxony-Anhalt

Kloster Jerichow Monastery in Germany

The collegiate church at Kloster Jerichow (Monastery) in Saxony-Anhalt is one of the oldest brick Romanesque buildings in Northern Germany. The 12th-century basilica and complex of Kloster Jerichow is the oldest brick building east of the Elbe River and a top sight to see on the Romanesque holiday routes (Straße der Romanik) of both Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg in … [Read more...]

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Best Luxury Riverboat Cruises in Germany

August 2, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, Rhine / Rhein River, River Cruises

MS Modigliani of CroisiEurope in Rüdesheim

The Rhine (Rhein), Moselle (Mosel), Main, Danube (Donau), and Elbe Rivers offer the best luxury riverboat cruise vacation trips in Germany. Luxury riverboat cruises are a wonderfully convenient way to travel Europe. German rivers including the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, and Elbe see many luxury multiple day riverboat cruises on cruise lines including Avalon, Viking … [Read more...]

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Luxury Riverboat Cruises on the Elbe and Vltava

March 25, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Elbe River, River Cruises

MS Katharina von Bora in Meissen

Viking River Cruises, Nicko Tours, Phoenix and Trans Ocean offer top luxury riverboat trips on the German and Czech Elbe and Vltava (Moldau) Rivers to Prague, Dresden, Wittenberg, and Berlin. Luxury riverboat cruises on the Elbe River in Germany and the Czech Republic are far less common than cruising the Rhine and Danube (Donau). However, the area is rich in history, … [Read more...]

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Nicko Tours Cruise Boats on the Elbe, Vltava / Moldau, and Havel

March 25, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Elbe River, River Cruises

Nicko Tours Frederic Chopin Riverboat

The MS Katharina von Bora, Frederic Chopin, Koenigstein and Floretina are Nicko Tours riverboats cruising on the Elbe between Berlin and Prague. German riverboat cruise specialist Nicko Tours has the largest number of cruises on the Elbe River. Nicko Tours uses the MS Königstein, MS Frederic Chopin, and MS Katharina von Bora (all former Peter Deilmann boats) and the MS … [Read more...]

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Luxury Elbe River Cruises on Viking Boats

March 25, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Elbe River, Germany, River Cruises

The Viking Schumann and Fontane are the most luxurious riverboats on the Elbe River, while the Swiss Ruby is used for European travelers. Viking River Cruises use the Viking Schumann and Viking Fontane for luxury river cruises on the Elbe for vacations sold internationally. In the German market, the Swiss Ruby is used for cruising between Berlin / Potsdam and Prague. … [Read more...]

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Elbe Riverboat Cruise Itineraries in Germany & Czech Republic

March 25, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Elbe River, Germany, River Cruises

View of the Elbe from Bastei

Luxury riverboats cruise on the Elbe River in Germany (Hamburg, Magdeburg, Berlin, Dessau, Wittenberg, Dresden) and Czech Republic (Prague, Melnik, Nymburk). The Elbe is after the Rhine and Danube the most popular river in Germany for riverboat cruises. The attractions of Elbe riverboat cruises are the cultural sights along the river and nearby destinations – numerous … [Read more...]

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300 Years of Porcelain in Dresden and Meißen

October 4, 2008 by Henk Bekker in Dresden, Germany, Meißen, Saxony

The Zwinger in Dresden, Germany, Has

The Saxon company Meissen and its blue crossed-swords trademark are synonymous with high-quality porcelain as befits the company that initiated porcelain production in Germany and Europe. It was long the dream of Europeans to produce porcelain similar to the white gold that was imported at great expense into Europe from China. However, the discovery of the production secrets … [Read more...]

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