Jane in Germany

German Castle

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April 22nd 2008
We just returned from a huge, old castle. They had rooms full of medieval weaponry and complete armour. Also horse bits, which were very facinating. All from the 1400's. There were rooms full of original paintings by the masters such as Frans Hals, etc. Paintings from the Renaissance, Gothic period, etc. A tiny picture only a foot long and half a foot wide was worth millions of dollars. They had f ... read more

Europe » Germany » Hesse » Frankfurt

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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