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Homeless Cats Monument
From the series “The Most Unusual Statues and Monuments”
In Germany, in the city of Braunschweig, there is the monument dedicated to the men without cats. The monument, which was erected in 1981, is impressively large and looks like a high stele, on which the bronze cats are fixed in different poses. All people who see the monument for the first time notice its incredible realism. The cat bellows opened more than 30 years ago became one of the main attractions of Braunschweig. It calls people to behave more attentively to the ruthless animals. For several years, the hereditary cats are a difficult problem for many German cities. The monument in Braunschweig is remarkable not only for its realism and its symbolic significance. Cat bellows are among the monuments with the largest number of animals represented. Only the most attentive people can … Read all
Football Bridge
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
The football fans can be recommended to visit Munich, where one of the most symbolic bridges in the world, which is seen from the 'football standpoint', is located. The bridge imitates the huge figure of goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. An unusual bridge was opened on the occasion of the World Cup 2006 in Germany. The huge figure of the goalkeeper, who bends in the jump for the ball, is over one of the lively motorways of Munich. The unusual bridge was presented by the sports company Adidas and is intended only for pedestrians. The waterproof high-strength material was used as the main decorative element in the construction of the bridge. The original 'football bridge' is bilateral. The drivers driving on the highway can see the legendary goalkeeper 'from the back' and 'from the face'. Oliver … Read all
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The Demand for Travel with Bikes May Spike in Switzerland This Summer
Trains with this feature will have a bicycle label. Tourists get a bike ticket for their reservation. It is possible to purchase this bike ticket in a mobile app right before departure or use the traditional counter. International trains in Switzerland will also offer this service but the price may differ. Tourists who plan to travel with their bikes a lot may be interested in purchasing an annual bike pass with 25 reservations worth CHF 50.
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18.05.2021
Trains with this feature will have a bicycle label. Tourists get a bike ticket for their reservation. It is possible to purchase this bike ticket in a mobile app right before departure or use the traditional counter. International trains in Switzerland will also offer this service but the price may differ. Tourists who plan to travel with their bikes a lot may be interested in purchasing an annual bike pass with 25 reservations worth CHF 50.
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18.05.2021
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Cuisine and restaurants of Germany
Berlin
Without a doubt, Berlin is a great place to try all popular dishes of German cuisine, but there is food that is better to try only in Berlin. The national cuisine will certainly appeal to everyone keen on meat and delicacies. It will be easy to find usual cutlets and steaks, as well as quite exotic treats. Hackepeter is a very unusual snack. It is a sandwich with raw minced meat. The meat is served with raw egg and spices and has absolutely no heat treating. Pickled cucumbers and onion are the … Read more 
Munich
Munich is a fabulous place to get acquainted with the traditions of Bavarian cuisine. The local cuisine is quite simple. Popular national dishes are savory and are usually served in big portions. Meat dishes make up the basis of the regional cuisine. As a rule, they are served with such garnishes as potatoes, mushrooms or fresh vegetables. Sülze is a very interesting meat dish. It is a special type of meat jelly that is available only in Bavaria. Obatzda is an original national snack. This … Read more
Hamburg
Hamburg is one of a few cities in Germany where tourists can try many different fish delicacies. Seafood is usually delivered from the Elbe River and the North Sea. Local restaurants offer a special type of herring called Matijes. There is a special way to cook it in the region. The herring is marinated in special barrels during five days. After that, the fish is ready and can be eaten. Hamburg restaurants also offer a mouthwatering soup with eel. Roasted carp is one more popular food with … Read more
Cologne
Cologne cuisine is very simple, hearty, and inexpensive. This fact will certainly please savvy travelers. Various beer restaurants and taverns are very widespread in the city. Naturally, they offer a selection of national cuisine meals besides drinks. Virtually any of local restaurants offer Halve Hahn – a hearty sandwich with fresh bread and butter, Gouda cheese, and onion. As a rule, this sandwich is served as an appetizer, before the main dish. Don’t forget to try various meat dishes that … Read more
Frankfurt am Main
There is a number of interesting dishes that travelers can enjoy exclusively in Frankfurt. The most popular treats for fans of beer are famous Frankfurter sausages, they are offered in almost all national restaurants and bars. In appearance they are similar to a traditional sausage, but the taste is just incomparable with sausages that can be eaten at fast food restaurants. Frankfurter sausages are considered one of the oldest national dishes; in 1987, a grand festival was dedicated to the 500th … Read more
Dusseldorf
The acquaintance with the regional cuisine of Dusseldorf will bring many pleasant memories even to experienced foodies. Roasted beef remains one of the main dishes in local restaurants. Local roasted beef has an unusual cooking method. The meat is marinated before roasting, so it becomes incredibly soft and gets an unusual, slightly sour taste. Later, raisins are added to the meat, making its multifaceted taste even more unique. Traditional roasted sausages are also a popular everyday food among … Read more
Dresden
Fans of beer will never get bored in Dresden. To their service, there are many beer houses, such as Watzke. Nowadays, it is famous as a restaurant, but initially Watzke was a brewery. By the way, the brewery is still working and produces several varieties of unfiltered beer, the recipe of which has been unchanged for more than a century. Nowadays, the charming restaurant, which is open in the same building with the brewery, offers a range of popular national dishes, including dozens of various … Read more
Stuttgart
Dining in local restaurants is one of the favorite pastimes of Stuttgart guests. By the way, dining places won’t disappoint even the most demanding visitors. The Weinstube Trollinger restaurant invites guests to taste popular dishes of the national cuisine. It’s almost impossible to leave this attractive little restaurant being hungry, as prices are very affordable and servings are very impressive. The Weinstube Trollinger restaurant has very spacious rooms; it is perfect for a great … Read more
