The Friedensengel (Angel of Peace)

Built at the end of the 19th century to celebrate 25 years of Peace after the Franco-Prussian ended in a victory for the German troops in 1871

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City to Surf - My time in Munich

October 12th 2011
It started way back in 1811 as an agricultural show, now it attracts over 5 million people who consume 7 million litres of beer and scoff down over 120, 000 sausages in big tents. The 17 days of fancy dress and tipsy travellers slurring "eins, zwei, drei, g'suffa," (One, two, three, drink) is ‘Oktoberfest’. My choice of beverage may not be beer, but I did make it to Oktoberfest t ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Munich

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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