Tag Archives: German History

Amsterdam: Day one

Posted on April 4, 2013 by TBM

Our first full day in Amsterdam was relaxing since I didn’t book a full day of sightseeing. We started off the day by touring Anne Frank’s house. My apologies, no photos are allowed inside the museum. This was probably the most difficult … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (January 7)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by TBM
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Travel Photo of the Day (November 3)

Posted on November 3, 2012 by TBM
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Berliner Dom

Posted on August 20, 2012 by TBM

One of the most impression churches in Berlin, Germany is the Berliner Dom. Julius Raschdorf designed this cathedral in 1894-1905. The building surprised me by its opulence since it’s a Protestant church. It was closed down for about four decades … Continue reading →

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A Golden Beauty

Posted on August 16, 2012 by TBM

Yesterday I shared some photos of the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin, Germany. In the middle of the park you can find the Siegessaule. It’s easy to find since the Victory Column is over 200 feet (62 meters). The … Continue reading →

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The Lungs of Berlin

Posted on August 15, 2012 by TBM

One of my favorite parts of Berlin was the Tiergarten, the largest park in the city. In the 1830s, Peter Joseph Lenne redesigned the area into a park. Before it was used as hunting grounds. The park spans 494 acres. … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (August 2)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by TBM

This photo was taken at the top of the Berliner Dom, a church in Berlin, Germany. The hike to the top wasn’t that difficult (I did stop to rest once) and the views of the city and the Spree River … Continue reading →

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