Friday, July 27, 2012

Dachau, Germany

Dachau

This places are kept for remembrance, a place to reflect.  NEVER FORGET and NEVER LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN.
It is in Germany's constitution now. The dignity of every person, regardless of religion or race or sex is protected.

HOLOCAUST ENCYCLOPEDIA
 This is were people slept, no mattresses,  may be some straw. No heat in the bitter cold winters. Infectious diseases were running rampant. If you did not die of starvation or some disease first then the next step was the gas chamber.



 This is the gas chamber, the people were told this was the chamber to clean them and get rid of lice, and it was supposed to be just a shower.

The tour guide told us about many unsuccessful attempts of escape. People recognized after a while this was not a work camp, and started realizing people were disappearing.

The crematorium, where they burned the bodies.




NEVER FORGET and NEVER LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Munich, Germany

Marienplats
 Muenchen, Germany, the biggest city in Bavaria. The place for the famous October Fest. It has a metropolitan feel to it. Fast paced, lots of businesses are here. It is a melting pot of many cultures that live here.
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Rail station in Munich
The best way to get around in Europe is by train. The transportation infrastructure is probably one of the best in the world.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Neuschwanstein , Germany

Neuschwanstein, one of the most popular castles in Europe. Located in Schwangau by the Alpsee. This is a must see when visiting Germany.
 King Ludwig II, had this castle rebuilt as a summer home :).
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This castle is unbelievable big. It sits on top of the alp mountains. It is a quite a hike to get up there by foot,  or you can get the horse drawn carriage to take you up there.



Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Bamberg, Germany

Just 40 miles north of Nuernberg, is the historic city of Bamberg. Bamberg is one o the rare German cities completely untouched by Allied bombing in World War II.
Bamberg has a hometown feel to it.
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Altes Rathaus


Altes Rathaus

Monday, July 23, 2012

Nuernberg, Germany Schoener Brunnen

Schoner Brunnen
Schoenner Brunnen, Nuernberg. is located at the Hauptmarket. It has a lucky golden ring that if you turn it to the left 3 times it will fullwill your wish ;). It was replaced with a fake gold ring, since the real gold ring got stolen. Nuernberg's downtown is always busy. in between all this old buildings you will find many shops and restaurants, as well as McDonald's and Burger King.
Many pubs and night clubs, always a concert or function is going on. Nuernberg is a fun place to visit full of history combined with all the modern technologies of our days.  Some more info the the beautiful fountain.

The pastries  There is a bakery at every corner. 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Nuernberg, Germany - Collosseum



The Colosseum was built to rival the Colosseum in Rome. Work stopped when WW2 started and when allied forced arrived in 1945. The building is said to be the largest building in Nuernberg. In 2001 the new Documentation Centre was opened in the northern part of the building, the southern part houses the Nuernberg Symphony Orchestra.

Right beside is the the former Airstrip "Grosse Strasse" which is being used for the Spring and Fall Festivals "Nuernberger Volksfest" and many other functions.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Nuernberg Germany - Zeppelin Tribune

The Zeppelin , Nuernberger Tribune. This was built by the Nazis, this is the place where Hitler stood to give his speeches.
Germans where thankful when the Allied forces came, and brought an end to this terrible era.






After the Allies arrived, Germany helped to tear down the Nazi Schwastikas. The Americans took over the Barracks and in the mornings the American Army would run PT around the the tribune and the Colosseum.

It was in Nuernberg where the infamous  "Nuremberg Trials" where held.