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Tramcar Class 70/1 (1971)

Tramcar Class 70/1 in Naumburg (Saale), Germany

This tramcar of the class 70/1 saw its construction in 1971. The last time, it ran by the Naumburg Tramway (Naumburger Straßenbahn) in Saxony-Anhalt. Today, it stands in the company’s tram depot but is out of operation.

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Hohenzollern Castle Heiligendamm

Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm

Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm is more a guest residence than a castle. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned the building to accommodate his noble guests. It saw its completion in the 1840s.

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Freight Locomotive 41 360 in Fürth

Freight Locomotive 41 360 in Fürth

On a historic locomotives parade in Fürth, this engine of the German Class 41 was one of the stars. Despite being built in 1940, the freight locomotive 41 360 seemed particularly juvenile and elegant.

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Archaeological Park Cambodunum

Archaeological Park Cambodunum (APC)

This model represents the ancient forum of Cambodunum. This Roman city stood on the grounds of today’s Kempten. In the Archaeological Park Cambodunum (APC), you will find reconstructed temples of the former Roman settlement.

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New town hall of Hanover

Neues Rathaus in Hanover, Germany

The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) of Hanover (Hannover) saw its construction during the era of Wilhelm II in an eclectic style. It opened in 1913. The observation deck in the dome is accessible via a remarkable elevator.

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Deutsches Bergbau-Museum

Deutsches Bergbaumuseum in Bochum, Germany

The Deutsche Bergbau-Museum (German Mining Museum) consists of a show mine and a collection of exhibits regarding mining. The photo above was taken at the elevator, bringing visitors down to the show mine.

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Reichenau Abbey in Germany

Abbey of Reichenau at Reichenau Island, Germany

Reichenau Abbey was founded in 724 by Saint Pirmin. Later, the abbey became famous for the Reichenau School, producing lavishly illuminated manuscripts during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.

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Heinkel Kabine in Constance

Heinkel Kabine in Constance

The former aircraft manufacturing company Heinkel produced the Heinkel Kabine from 1956 to 1958. It is an example of how the German aircraft industry dealt with the prohibition of manufacturing planes after WWII.

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“Die Sendung mit der Maus” in Erfurt

'Die Sendung mit der Maus' in Erfurt

Memories! For many children in Germany and Austria, these wise guys were stars of the TV series Die Sendung mit der Maus (The Show with the Mouse). On your urban walk through Erfurt, you will find several heroes of German children’s TV series.

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Monument to Eberhard I

Monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg

This monument to Eberhard I, Duke of Württemberg, stands in a court of the Old Palace (Altes Schloss) in Stuttgart. Eberhard (1445-1496) was the first Duke of Württemberg. He was also known as Eberhard im Bart (Eberhard the Bearded).

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William Shakespeare in Weimar

Monument to William Shakespeare in Weimar 20180504

Walking through Ilm Park (Park an der Ilm), I came across this monument to William Shakespeare. What a surprise. I knew that Weimar is famous for Goethe, Schiller, and Herder. What is the link to Shakespeare? In fact, Goethe played a role in this question.

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Manhole cover in Leipzig

Manhole cover in Leipzig, Germany

The manhole cover of Leipzig show its city arms. Similar to the city arms of Dresden, the emblem combines the Meissen Lion and the Landsberg Pales. The depiction looks pretty beautiful as it displays the complete heraldic achievement.

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