![]() ![]() In antiquity, Passau was an ancient Roman colony and became the largest diocese of the Holy Roman Empire. Passau is a university town in a beautiful setting at the junction of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bavarian Jazz Festival takes place here in summer, usually in July.During the Renaissance, Augsburg was a main cultural center which is reflected in the fine Rococo architecture in the city. Dubbed both "The Renaissance City" and "Mozart City", it has been an important center of trade down through the ages. ![]() Augsburg has a rich history dating back to the Roman empire.In fact, you can patrol that wall, er, defensive perimeter, with the night watchman. It's a good shopping town with lots of artists' studios, half-timbered houses, all wrapped in a medieval wall. Dinkelsbuhl is smack in the center of the Romantic Road.Medieval torture aficionados will enjoy the Medieval Crime and Punishment Museum. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is everyone's favorite Romantic Road destination, and Germany's best-preserved walled town, according to Rick Steves.Wurzburg is a vibrant university town surrounded by vineyards with many architectural splendors.Eisbach Canal: The birthplace of the unusual sport of river surfing, this canal along the perimeter of the English Garden is a great place to watch local daredevils ride the waves.Residence Palace of Munich: While this famous landmark was once the home of German royalty, it is now a public park and museum dedicated to the history of Germany's monarchy.Marien Square (Marienplatz): The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)'s decorated façade towers over this central square in the heart of Munich, where you can hear the famous Glockenspiel (clock) chime every day at 11 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m.However, even if you're not in town for the festival, you can drink classic Germany beers from a huge one-liter maß in Munich's famous Bavarian beer halls. Oktoberfest: This annual event celebrates the rich history of beer in Germany.English Garden: One of the biggest city parks in Europe, the English Garden is a great place for an afternoon picnic. ![]()
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