Top sigths of Germany
The Brandenburg Gate is considered the main sight of Berlin, the capital of the country. The building of the Gate took place in 1788 – 1791. Nowadays, the monument is an important historic object. Once known as a “Charlie “guarding point, the monument was turned into a museum dedicated to the Cold War. The majority of ancient buildings in Berlin were destroyed during the Second World War, only a few have managed to survive till our days. These are St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, St. Nicolas Cathedral, the building of Arsenal, Marienkirche and Berlin Zoo, the biggest zoo in the world. Many historic landmarks were restored literally from ruins – the Berlin State Opera, Bellevue Palace, Reichstag, Charlottenberg Palace and Kaiser Wilhelm Kirche. There are more than a dozen of interesting museums in Berlin, the most famous of which are the Museum of Egypt, the Prussian Palace Museum, Bode Gallery, Kulturforum, Museum Island, the New National Gallery and Pergamon Museum. … OpenChapters of the guide to Landshut
Advices for travellers
2. Many thrifty tourists wishing to get acquainted with the sights of Munich and the surrounding area choose Landshut hotels for accommodation. They offer more affordable prices, and Munich can be reached by train in just 40 minutes. 3. The city is relatively small so renting a car is only recommended to those who're going to explore its surroundings. Car rental offices can be found directly in the city or on … Open
Landshut for children - what to visit
The city has a number of good places that must be visited if they want to pamper the kids with delicious desserts. So, if a child wants to try local ice cream, Eiscafe Gelato Ok and Caffe Gelato Italiano by Jerry can compete for the title of the best restaurant. Wonderful cakes are baked in Café Belstner, and for tasty pastries and marzipans, people go to Aran Cafe. To taste some fantastic fruit desserts, it's … Open
Travel guide to Landshut
Fans of theatrical art will have the opportunity to visit the City Theater. It is located on one of the streets of the historic district. The repertoire of this theater is very extensive. Operas and operettas, musical performances and classical performances are staged in it. This wonderful theater, which has been working for several decades, is very popular not only among tourists, but also among locals. One of … Open
Traditions and mentality of Landshut
It is very difficult to get the opportunity to portray the Polish princess and the Grand Duke. The beginning of the festival is always preceded by a competition in which thousands of applicants for leading roles take part. Ladies grow their hair for several years to become as similar to Jadvyga as possible and do medieval hairstyles. On the festival days, plenty of interesting entertainments and contests await … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Meat dishes are mainly made from beef, which is an indispensable component of most soups, goulash and various types of roast. The city has preserved several historic restaurants where you can taste original wild game meat. They are prepared according to unchanged old recipes, gourmets should pay particular attention to dishes from venison. Thrifty tourists will appreciate the fact that many interesting dishes … Open
Attractions and active leisure
On the banks of the Isar River is the charming Hammerinsel Park, which is another popular place of rest among both locals and tourists. The park approaches the river bank, many come here specifically to feed ducks or just to admire the water surface. The park is quite small but it's still easy to find a place for secluded relaxation here. The city has several bike rental offices, one of the most popular centers … Open