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Prenzlauer Berg

Prenzlauer Berg is a trendy district in the former East Berlin.

Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate stands at the West end of Unter Den Linden Straße.

Mitte

Mitte is Berlin's historic core.

Unter den Linden

Unterdenlindenstraße runs east and west between Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island.

Deutsches Historisches Museum

Deutsches Historisches Museum is an newer museum, conceived in 1987 in West Germany shortly before reunification, but of course its ultimate location is in the former East Berlin.

Palmer Engels and Marx

On Wednesday morning Palmer, Engels, and Marx met for several hours in East Berlin to discuss the proletariat of the masses, whilst Mrs Trent grazed about for Ostalgia.

Dresden Altstadt

We returned to Altstadt in order to take advantage of the morning angle of sun light. Yes, that's a thing.

Kathedrale Sanctissimae Trinitatis

Hofkirche is a Rococo Church in Dresden that was elevated to status of Cathedral in 1964. I have questions.

Zwinger

Zwinger is Dresden's primary palatial complex.

Furstenzug und Frauenkirche

Frauenkirche is a bucket-list item for anyone even remotely interested in history, and resonates hope.

Vysehradske Sady

Fort Vysehrad is so vast, we have here enough photos from just the SouthWest Bastion.

Right Bank Vltava

After continueing to explore Prague, we turned around and continued continueing to explore Prague.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is one of the main tourist attractions in Prague.

Charles Bridge

Karlův Most is iconic, historic, and scenic, and worthy of several photos.

Exploring Prague

Upon arriving in Prague we explored the city, taking photos of historic sites.

Wenceslas and Mucha

We began our exploration of Prague in Nové Město (New Town), surrounding Wenceslas Square.

Festung Marienberg

Before Würzburg Residenz was built, the Prince-Bishops lived in Marienberg Fortress on the other side of the River Main.

Marienkapelle Wurzburg

Marienkapelle is a Gothic Chapel that seems large enough to be a Church.

Wurzburg Residenz

As Würzburg was an ecclesiastical Prince-Bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire, Residenz was home of a Prince-Bishop.

Exploring Bamberg

Bamberg is a story-book UNESCO World Heritage Site full of Medieval Cobble-Stone streets.

Streets of Nuremberg

Unlike Munich which was rebuilt on the cheap following World War II, Nuremberg retains all its charm.

Schlosspark Nymphenburg

Nymphenburg Palace Park has ponds, canals, fields, and small buildings and lodges from where the Royal Family would hunt.

Sant Ignazio

Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is the premier manifestation of the Jesuit affinity for trompe-l'œil, baroque illusionary fresco painting.

Santa Maria Maggiore

Originally built in the 5th Century, Santa Maria Maggiore has the opulence which is characteristic of the four major Vatican Basilicas of Rome.

Palatine Hill

We climbed to the top of Palatine Hill to admire the view.

Foro Romano

After visiting the Colosseum, we toured the Roman Forum

Tiber After Dark

Hiking back to our flat, we crossed the Tiber in darkness. Upon awakening the next morning we stopped on Capitoline Hill to take photos of the Roman Forum and King Victor Emmanuel II Monument.

Cupola di San Pietro

From the roof of St Peter's Basilica, the view is panoramic.

Basilica di San Pietro

St. Peter's Basilica is the greatest Church in Christendom.

Piazza San Pietro

We visited St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Trastevere

We spent the morning exploring Trastevere, beginning with Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Rome After Dark

Our Sunday Evening ended by visiting Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Quirinal Palace.

Ghetto in Rome

From the 16th Century until 1870, Jews in Rome were forced to reside inside a walled Ghetto.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a Mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, was alternately used as a Fortress and Prison.

Piazza del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo is the historic North Entrance of Rome.

Pantheon

Pantheon is the best-preserved ancient monument in Rome. "Pantheon" means "all the gods", thus Pantheon was originally a temple to all the gods.

Gesu and Sopra Minerva

On our way to see the Pantheon, we swung by Teatro Marcello, Gesu Church, and Sopra Minerva.

Palazzo Vecchio Apartments and Terrace

At Palazzo Vecchio we were delighted by the Bust of Macchiavelli, enjoyed the view from the terrace, and were awed by the Hall of Justice.

Giotto's Campanile

We climbed to the top of Giotto's Campanile (Bell Tower) to admire the views.

Opera del Duomo Museum

Many of the original works of art from the Cathedral, Baptistry, and Bell Tower in Florence reside now in Duomo Museum for preservation.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Florence Cathedral is the fourth-largest Church in the world, with the largest brick dome in the world.

Basilica of Santa Croce

In Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, we visited Baroncelli Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, the Sacristy, and Refectory.

Brunelleschi's Dome

From the summit of Brunelleschi's Dome, Florence glows in the Tuscan Winter Morning Sun.

Cupula de Santa Maria del Fiore

It's 463 stairs to the top of Cúpula de Santa María del Fiore, and the view is great.

Oltrarno

We spent the afternoon exploring Oltrarno, including Brancacci Chapel, enjoying the views.

Pitti Palace

Too much Palazzo Pitti for one post, so we continue.

Palazzo Pitti

Palazzo Pitti is the Grandest Palace in Florence, primary residence of de' Medici family, and second-most prestigious art gallery in Florence.

Cappelle Medici and Piazza Santa Maria Novella

We visited Cappelle Medici inside Basilica of San Lorenzo, and then photographed the facade of Basilica di' Santa Maria Novella, from Piazza Santa Maria Novella (before touring the basilica).

Traveling to Florence

We flew to Rome with a stop in Atlanta, and from there took the train to Florence.

Hofburg and Museums

On Friday we visited Hofburg Imperial Palace and Museums.

Life in Vienna

I have a few photos from Friday that don't really fit the context of our primary activity that day, so enjoy.

Festung Hohensalzburg

We visited Hohensalzburg Fortress where the courtyard was filled with live holiday brass music.

Salzburger Dom

Salzburg Cathedral is in the very center of AltStadt, and very Baroque.