Killing Time Before the Tours
After finding the ticket office and signing up for two different tours we continued a short way downhill to yet another town square. Here stood the statue of the city's number one claim to fame. Interestingly, behind us were a pair of rather exclusive auction houses who seemed to specialize in expensive antique furniture. They posted pictures of "famous" celebrities who had come to visit. I assume they were well-known German stars. The only one we knew was Nicole Richie.
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 
