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Römerberg is a historic square located in the heart of Frankfurt’s old town (Altstadt). It is one of the city’s most iconic and most picturesque spots, known for its beautifully restored medieval buildings and its historical significance. It’s a great place to start exploring the Old Town and a great place to stop as there are many cafes and restaurants in which to pause for a rest, something to eat and drink and somewhere to soak in the atmosphere.… Read the rest
The Frankfurt Cathedral, also known as the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew (Kaiserdom Sankt Bartholomäus), is a significant landmark in Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the major historical buildings in the city it holds great cultural and architectural significance and is simply magnificent to behold.… Read the rest
The Royal Palace of La Almudaina sits comfortably elevated above the Parc, owning her sweeping views of the marina, although very much dominated by the imposing Cathedral. Perhaps this is why I mistook the entrance at first glance, slightly hidden, somewhat undistinguished and distracted for having to dodge those photographing themselves with the more striking of the two facades in the background.… Read the rest
It’s funny how we (I) can live our lives in such a bubble. Opened in 2016, The Green Planet, like most things in Dubai, is relatively new. However, it still surprises me that I didn’t know about it until a birthday party there a few weeks ago.… Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well).… Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Today I am walking the Rathaus & Hochschulen. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well). … Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Today I’m walking Lindenhof & the City. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well). … Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Today I’m walking the Zürichsee. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well). … Read the rest
I board the boat for Rapperswil with an expectation of a lake Zürich cruise and the vague promise of a Schloss (castle) at the end. It’s not like me. Usually I have my days planned to the ‘n’th degree but, apart from today being an unexpected bonus, I think I’m mellowing a little in my holiday expectations.… Read the rest
On the other side of the Limmat River from the Grossmünster cathedral, directly across Münsterbrücke (church bridge) is Kirche Fraumünster. This church was founded as a convent in 853 and like Grossmünster the church was stripped of all decoration at the time of the Reformation. … Read the rest