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Regensburg
German words:
Regensburg
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.regensburg.de
explanation: Built in 90 AD as an outer post of the Roman Empire at confluence of the Danube and the Regen rivers, Regensburg had been the capital of Bavaria between 6th and 13th century and very prosperous thanks to its location at a crossroad of trade routes and a stone bridge built over the Danube in 12th century. The council of Holy Roman Empire (Reichstag) had been used to open there until it was disbanded in 1806 by Napoleon. Well conserved Regensburg's old city was enlisted into UNESCO's world heritage in 2006.
Rostock
German words:
Rostock
keywords: baltic sea, town
related web sites:
http://www.rostock.de
explanation: Originated from a Slavic settlement on the mouth of Warnow in the 11th century, Rostock had been a prosperous Hanseatic city during the Middle Ages but declined in subsequent periods until the middle of 19th century when the naval and later aviation industries developed. During WWII, the city center was completely destroyed by the Allied bombing but reconstructed later. Its population has now fallen to 200,000 due to an economic slump. Founded in 1419, the university of Rostok is the oldest in Baltic region
Speyer
German words:
Speyer
alternative words: Spires
keywords: human heritage, rhine valley, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.speyer.de
explanation: Originated from one of forts built along the Rhine by Romans to protect the frontier, Speyer got a Bishop's seat in 4th century, but its influence increased considerably when Konrad II, a seignior of nearby was elected Emperor of Holy Roman Empire in 1024. The imperial Diet held in 1526 at Speyer let each seignior choose freely countries' religion while that of 1529, by rescinding it, provoked a huge protestation of protestants. Speyer cathedral, a human heritage of UNESCO, holds tombs of 8 German emperors
Stralsund
German words:
Stralsund
keywords: baltic sea, human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.stralsund.de
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http://www.pbase.com/bauer/stralsund
explanation: Located on the Baltic coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region and facing Rügen Island, Stralsund was founded by Slavic settlers in 1234 and became a prosperous Hanseatic city during the middle ages. After 30 years war in 17th century, Stralsund had been controlled by Sweden until 1815 when it was handed to Prussia. The historic center with brick cathedral and city hall was entitled to a world heritage of UNESCO in 2002. Now, you can reach Rügen Island via a suspended bridge. Its population is about 58,000.
Stuttgart
German words:
Stuttgart
keywords: tourist resort, town, world cup
related web sites:
http://www.stuttgart.de
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http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de
explanation: Located on Necker river near French border and surrounded by vineyards, Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Wurtenberg region. Stuttgart appeared first in the history in 1180 with the name of "Stute Garte", meaning "garden of mares". After Napoleon's breakup of Holy Roman Empire, Wurtenberg became an independent kingdom with Stuttgart as capital. In 19th century, Stuttgart was a center of German industry revolution with prestigious firms such as Daimler, Benz, Porsche and Bosch. Its population is 590,000.
Trier
German words:
Trier
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.trier.eu
explanation: Located near Luxemburg, Trier is one of the oldest towns in Germany. Originated from a military camp settled in 30 BC by Julius Cesar, Trier had been served as the regional capital of Gaulle until being sacked by barbaric invasions and given up in 407 AD. The importance of Trier at that epoch is testified by the city gate, Porta Nigra, which is enlisted in a human heritage of UNESCO. During the middle ages, Tiers had been an prosperous city, for its archbishop was one of 7 electorates of Holly Roman Empire.
Weimar
German words:
Weimar
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related topics:
Leipzig
related web sites:
http://www.weimar.de
explanation: Located in central Germany, southwest of Leipzig, Weimar is a well know European cultural center. In fact, Goethe had lived at Weimar since 1775 and became its prime minister in 1783. Other famous persons such as Schiller and Nietzsche also lived there. After WWI, a new German state, Weimar republic, was proclaimed there in 1919. Classic buildings of Weimar were chosen in 1999 as a human heritage of UNESCO but in 2004, Duchess Anna Amalia Library burned out and inestimable German classic books were lost.
Wurzburg
German words:
Würzburg
keywords: human heritage, tourist resort, town
related web sites:
http://www.wuerzburg.de
explanation: Situated at the start point of so called "Romantic Road" in Franconia which lies in northern Bavaria, Würzburg was christianised by an Irish missionary, Kilian, in 686 and became the seat of a powerful bishopric in the subsequent period. Majestic Marienburg castle, overlooking the city, was built in between 1200 and 1600, while bishop's residence, now enlisted in UNESCO's human heritage as a Baroque's master piece, was built in 19th century. In March 1945, Würzburg was severely damaged by British bombing.
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