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A Guide to Krefeld, Germany

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Krefeld in Germany is a green city that offers plenty of room for its residents. Most children can cycle to school, while there are timetabled buses available for longer journeys. Higher education in Niederrhein is provided through its branch of Hochschule Niederrhein and includes engineering, design, chemistry, and healthcare studies. Furthermore, the city boasts a low emission zone, which fines drivers who fail to display an emissions sticker while driving within it. The city’s main industry is the textile Industry Krefeld is known for its silk and velvet textiles, museums, theaters and the restored medieval castle of Museum Burg Linn. Additionally, this city hosts numerous sports teams and serves as a popular tourist destination. Siemens operates a rail vehicle plant in Uerdingen that was established as Waggon-Fabrik A.G. Uerdingen in 1898; in 1989 they took it over and now employ over 2,000 people and are considered one of the world's premier train manufacturing facilities. Kre

Aachen Germany - The Three Lands Corner

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Aachen is a large city at the junction of three countries, known for its art and culture, as well as elegant shops and pubs.  Charlemagne was fond of visiting this city due to the Aachener Printen, an irresistibly delicious type of gingerbread. Charlemagne constructed an impressive cathedral there as part of his travels around Europe. The Oldest City in Germany Aachen is Germany's westernmost city, situated directly along its border with Belgium and the Netherlands. Home to four prestigious universities, Rhineland-Westphalian Technical University (RWTH), Catholic University of Applied Sciences Aachen, and Aachen School of Architecture. One of Aachen's most notable landmarks, Aachen Cathedral, is an integral symbol of Emperor Charlemagne and his rule over much of Europe. The cathedral houses some of Germany's greatest treasures, such as his coronation throne and Golden Pulpit. Additionally, there are beautiful mosaics which add even further splendor to this historic site. At

Learn German in Braunschweig, Germany

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Braunschweig in Germany, in Lower Saxony, is a bustling city that effortlessly blends tradition with modernity. It provides a perfect environment for anyone interested in studying German abroad or moving there themselves.  Medieval heritage in the town includes the 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of St. Blasius, dating from 1220, which houses tombs belonging to Guelf dynasty members buried there. Furthermore, L"wendenkmal (lion monument) marks its square. History of Braunschweig Braunschweig in Saxony is famous for being home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites and one of Europe's largest market squares, as well as being known for its vibrant art and cultural scene. Here you will find tradition blending effortlessly with modern life, as demonstrated by elaborate medieval architecture and bustling science centers. At its origins in medieval Germany, Braunschweig was ruled by two noble families - Brunonen and Welf. When Henry the Lion of House Welf took power in 1142, Dankwarde

Sightseeing in Augsburg Germany

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Augsburg's Altstadt is where most of the best things to do can be found, like its stunning Rathausplatz, with Renaissance splendor adorning an ornate town hall and offering up numerous activities for you to do!  South of this location lies the elegant Maximilianstrasse, lined by stately buildings such as Fuggerkapelle (remains of banker Jakob Fugger). Here, visitors can marvel at intricate Renaissance star vaults and patterns within a 93.5-meter nave. St Ulrich’s and St Afra’s abbey At the end of Maximilianstrasse stands two buildings which symbolize religious tolerance between Catholic and Protestant Christians in Southern Germany. They were originally the church and abbey of a large Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century; later connected at right angles to comply with the terms of the Peace of Augsburg from 1555, which required imperial cities to allow both Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches to coexist peacefully side-by-side. As St Ulrich (923-73) flourished, both c

Places You Need To See In Mönchengladbach Germany

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Mönchengladbach is well-known as a cultural, commercial, industrial, and entertainment hub of North Rhine-Westphalia. Home to numerous historic buildings and parks.  City life offers numerous cultural attractions and museums, such as the Abteiberg Museum that boasts an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, in addition to several zoos and parks that make up its landscape. Schloss Rheydt Mönchengladbach, Germany offers visitors a host of fascinating sights. One such spot is Schloss Rheydt - an exquisite Renaissance Palace once served as the family seat for many noble families in town. Boasting an unusual mix of styles such as Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo designs, it remains the sole completely preserved Renaissance complex in the Lower Rhine region. There's plenty to see and do in and around the castle, including exploring its museum, which houses medieval artefacts as well as paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The interiors have been carefully rest

Cottbus, Germany - The Second Largest University Town in Brandenburg

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Cottbus has long been recognized as an important cultural center, a Slavic minority found mainly in Eastern Germany.  Modern architecture and Baroque palaces combine with numerous parks and gardens in this vibrant city, which makes for a wonderful base to explore the Spreewald, an expansive wooded area along the River Spree. Modern Art Museum If you are passionate about modern art and architecture, Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus's Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art is an excellent option. This museum contains an expansive collection of paintings, sculptures and graphic works dating from 1900 onwards. The museum boasts an impressive film collection. This includes both classic feature films as well as lesser known pieces by less familiar filmmakers; Andy Warhol's eight-hour Empire is among its highlights, and Chris Cunningham created Bjork music video. Art lovers should pay a visit to Gallery Neue Meister, featuring an impressive collection of paintings dating from 19th and 20th cen

Münster Germany - A City of Captivating Contrasts

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Münster Germany boasts a vibrant past and impressive sights to experience, located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany.  Muenster boasts an idyllic old town and an abundance of parks to discover during your visit, not to mention numerous castles to explore. St. Lamberti Church Münster is an enchanting town in Westphalia that boasts several fascinating structures to see, such as the Lamberti Church, considered to be an outstanding example of late Gothic style in Westphalia. This church dates back to 14th-century construction but has undergone multiple reconstructions throughout its lifetime, most recently featuring an 1889 tower reconstruction project. Inside the church are paintings and crucifixes from many centuries past, along with a 17th-century pulpit and baptism font, as well as numerous beautiful sandstone sculptures. Another outstanding feature of this church is its extraordinary tradition of having its tower keeper's horn blow every half an hour from 9pm to midn