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An enduring symbol of the city, this bronze monument depicts two of Weimar’s most famous poets, and has spawned a series of global copycats. 

A city in the state of Hesse just south of Frankfurt, Darmstadt was once the seat of the famous Landgraves of Hessen-Dramstadt in the 1600s.

Learn about World War II history or just take in the Weser Renaissance architecture of this three-sided hilltop castle with its captivating museums.

Examine the intriguing frescos of the saints, see historic religious items and gaze up at the majestic 11th-century tower of the second-oldest church in Goslar.

Explore the three glorious naves of the last Roman building in the region and pass through the only surviving town gate.

Acting as an entry to the medieval stone bridge, the Kramerbrucke, this 12th-century church has seen a long and varied history. Its Red Tower has some of Erfurt’s best panoramic views.

Travel through the sophisticated cities and quaint villages of this European country to experience its breweries, folk traditions and fascinating history.

Explore the three glorious naves of the last Roman building in the region and pass through the only surviving town gate.

Use the mismatched towers of Goslar’s main parish church as a landmark for orientation. Step inside to see an impressive Romanesque window cycle portraying a pair of doctor saints.

This former residence of bishop princes from the Renaissance era has a Baroque garden, an open-air theater and a nature museum and art gallery in its former stables.

This former residence of bishop princes from the Renaissance era has a Baroque garden, an open-air theater and a nature museum and art gallery in its former stables.

Travel through the sophisticated cities and quaint villages of this European country to experience its breweries, folk traditions and fascinating history.

Peruse art galleries in the towns, discover the legacy of the Brothers Grimm and encounter fairy-tale castles dotted around this hilly area.

Acting as an entry to the medieval stone bridge, the Kramerbrucke, this 12th-century church has seen a long and varied history. Its Red Tower has some of Erfurt’s best panoramic views.

Explore the three glorious naves of the last Roman building in the region and pass through the only surviving town gate.

Discover artworks by famous artists including Rodin, Tischbein and Lucas Cranach the Elder in this museum housed within the former Residence Castle. 

Peruse art galleries in the towns, discover the legacy of the Brothers Grimm and encounter fairy-tale castles dotted around this hilly area.