Tag: Travel recommendation
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The Route of the Castles and Fortified Towns of Alsace
The route of castles and fortified towns in Alsace includes more than 50 sites. Explore the fascinating history of Alsace. Admire wildly romantic castle ruins, charming historic towns and marvellous views. Meet the people who bring this cultural heritage to life every day. Immerse yourself in the history of Alsace and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of...
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Fortified towns, fortified castles and fortresses in the natural paradise of the Palatinate Forest
Charming fortified architecture full of culture FORTE CULTURA travel recommendation - Culture trip | Active tripGermersheim - Landeck Castle - Trifels Castle - Dahner Castles - Hambach Castle - Hardenburg Castle The Palatinate Forest is Germany's [...]
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Fortresses of the German Confederation
Bulwarks against France (1815-1866): In order to protect the German Confederation from revolutionary movements and possible expansion plans of ambitious neighbours, some fortresses were designated as federal fortresses in 1815 and extensively expanded. These included Mainz, Luxembourg and Landau, Rastatt and Ulm.
