Back door Europe

This blog is devoted to the various and sundry social and cultural elements that make Western Europe so fascinating. The history as reflected in the architecture, the arts, religion and even the geography will hopefully find thoughtful expression here.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Potsdam - a royal city

›
The Neues Palais  - resplendent example of Baroque architecture with stunning Rococo style in the theatre We calculated there were...
1 comment:
Sunday, April 17, 2011

Budingen

›
Budingen is another gem only 40 kilometers from Frankfurt.  It deserves special attention as a true example of a medieval town.  Often the ...
Sunday, March 13, 2011

Auerbach revisited and Bensheim

›
Auerbach Castle was mentioned in an earlier blog and warranted another visit because of its prominent position atop a cone shaped hill.  ...
Sunday, February 13, 2011

Gelnhausen - Kaiserpfalz Palace

›
  A number of cities lay claim to be the geographic center of the European Union.   Of course the Union is constantly changing boundaries a...
Sunday, February 6, 2011

Church Historical Sites in Herefordshire and Preston, England

›
 We had three days in England to fulfill an assignment given by the Area Presidency.  In the process of completing our assigned duties, w...
Saturday, January 29, 2011

The Rhine and Main in Flood January 2011

›
Flooding like this has not been seen for many years.  This wreaked havoc on their transportation system as rivers are the primary mean...

Dinkelsbuhl - Saved by a child

›
 Dinkelsbuhl is a medieval walled city with the flavor and character of Rothenberg.  It escaped the destruction that befell so many other...
›
Home
View web version

About Me

Unknown
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.