Alexandrowka Russian Village

These twelve picturesque houses (they remind me of a cuckoo clock) were built by a Kaiser and donated to singers from the Russian Regiment who were Prussia's allies in the war against France. The gift stipulated that the houses could only be passed on to direct male heirs of the original owners. Today, nearly two hundred years later, one of the houses is still owned by a descendant.

Potsdam

August 8th 2015
Geo: 52.404, 13.0397Bugger, I accidentally deleted the previous Potsdam entry. Now I need to redo it, grrr!Today we drove 45min to Potsdam to catch a two-hour Segway tour. It was too hot to do another walking tour. We asked the dozy staff about where to park, but ended up getting a ticket! The fine is only €10 but now we have to work out how to pay it.Prices in Germany are similar ... read more

Europe » Germany » Brandenburg » Potsdam

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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