Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg was the centre of power in the medieval ages. The skyline is dominated by the Gothic Cathedral however mixes architecture. The Old Town of Bamburg is well-preserved and split into 3 main sections; the island town, the market gardener's town and the Episcopal town. The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George is the most noticeable building in Bamburg. Inside the Bamberg rider is the tomb of King Henry the second and the Queen Cunigunde. Other beautiful points of interest in the old town are the Alte Hofhaltung Palace, town hall, the cottages by the old canal, fishermans village and the mill district

Maulbronn Monastery Complex
The Maulbronn Monastery Complex is the best preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex in Europe. The Monastery was  founded in 1147 under the auspices of the first Cistercian pope, Eugenius III. The main church which was designed in a Romanesque and Gothic Architectural style was built in the middle of the twelfth century. In 1504  the Duke of Württemberg seized the monastery and built his hunting lodge and stables there. Half a century later, the former abbey was given over to a Protestant seminary, currently known as the Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren, which has occupied it ever since.

Frontiers of the Roman Empire
They cover a distance of over 500 km long. They protected the Roman Empire from Germainia. Built over 2000 years ago the Frontiers of the Roman Empire are some of the most impressive archaeological monuments in Europe. The Rhaetian Limes begins in Rotenbachtal and continue on, also passing through the Odenwald and Swabian Forests, the Hohenlohe plain and ends in Regensburg. A large Roman presence is located in what is now the town of Aalen.

Heidelberg Castle
Perfectly situated on a hill beneath Mount Königstuhl Heidelberg castle is one of Germany's most treasured monuments. It was struck by lightening twice sparking major fires, was later destroyed by the French. During the romantic period it was the inspiration to many poets and philosophers. From the grounds you have wonderful views of the rooftops in the old town, the Neckar River and the Philosopher's Walk. You can also read about it in Mark Twains 1880 Travel book A Tramp Abroad

Monastic Island of Reichenau
The monastic island in Lake Constance is an outstanding representation of the religious, intellectual and artistic influence exercised by powerful Benedictine abbeys in the early Middle Ages. It was founded in 724 AD by the itinerant bishop Pirmin. Built between the 9th and 11th centuries, the island's three Romanesque churches epitomize early medieval architecture. At the time of the Carolingians and Ottonians they were regarded as the intellectual outposts of the western world. The church wall paintings illustrate the island's importance as a centre of European art in the 10th and 11th centuries. Eminent scholars taught at the renowned abbey school, which produced outstanding theologians, politicians, scientists, poets and musicians. Other famed establishments included the abbey library, Reichenau art school and the goldsmiths.

Regensburg the finest medieval town in central Europe
The first people to settle in Regensburg go back as far as the Stone Age. In 179 AD the Romans built a fort called Castra Regina (fortress by the river Regen) during the reign or Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It was an extrememly important camp on the northern fringe of the empire. It is widely believed that even in late Roman times it was the seat of a bishop, and St. Boniface re-established the Bichopric of Regensburg in 739. In the beginning for the 6th century Regensburg was the seat of the Agilolfa ruling family. By the late 7th century it was the seat of Frankish ruler. From 530 to the 13th century, it was the capital of Bavaria.

Pilgrimage Church of Wies at Pfaffenwinkel
Perched atop a small rise in a meadow at the foot of the Alps, the fabulously decorated "Pilgrimage Church of the Scourged Saviour" can be seen from far and wide. Between 1745 and 1754, Dominikus Zimmermann enlisted the help of a number of leading artists to create the undisputed highlight of Bavarian rococo architecture. With opulent stucco ornamentation and a ceiling fresco painted by his brother Johann Baptist Zimmermann, the exuberant interior décor is unparalleled in its richness and refinement. The Pilgrimage Church of Wies was inscribed on the World Heritage list as a shining example of man's creative skill and as an exceptional reminder of an old-established cultural tradition.

Wuerzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
Wuerzburg Residenz Palace is considered the most accomplished and remarkable of all baroque palaces. Centred around a spectacular baroque residence of enormous proportions, it is a synthesis of nature, architecture, painting and stucco ornamentation. Built between 1740 and 1770, it is one of the most spectacular royal palaces in Europe. The magnificent gardens were laid between 1765 and 1780. Although a large number of artists were involved in its design, Wuerzburg Residenz Palace is essentially the creation of three men - prince-bishop Philipp Franz of Schönborn, renowned architect Balthasar Neumann and the Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Other well-known highlights are the staircase and ceiling paintings as well as the imperial hall with its frescos and wall paintings. The mirrored hall meanwhile, is one of the finest room installations of the rococo period.

Berlin Museum Island
The Berlin Museum Island is located in the heart of the city and is one of the world's most important museum complexes. It was built 1830 and 1930 and is just under a square kilometre in size. The Berlin Museum is made up of five major buildings containing 19th century art and other collections covering 6000 years of cultural history, the Pergamon Museum, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the New Museum.. This special combination illustrates the evolution of the classical museum design to the modern museum

Bauhaus and its sites in Weimar and Dessau
The Bauhaus sites located in Weimar and Dessau were the first schools of design. They produced some of the leading artists and architects of its times. The Bauhaus opened in Weimar in 1919 then relocated to Dessau in 1925. The "Am Horn" house in Weimar exemplifies this unique architectural style. Designed by Georg Muches, it was built in 1923 to illustrate the key Bauhaus concepts. The masters houses in Dessau meanwhile, epitomize the Bauhaus style with their cuboid design.

Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
Wartburg Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Germany. It was constructed in 1067. gradually over a couple centuries Wartburg Castle was developed into an extensive fortress. Today it remains a romantic and enchanting place to visit filled with beautiful art from the Middle Ages. St. Elisabeth's life and work, Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament, the minnesingers' contest, the German student fraternities' festival, 300 years on from the Reformation, and Wagner's romantic opera "Tannhäuser" are just a few things to explore at the castle.

Dresden Elbe Valley
The Dresden Elbe Valley is 20 kilometres in length and was developed in the 18th Century. Contained within the valley is the Ubiau Place, Pillnitz stately home and the River Elbe island, all closely located near Dresden's Old Town. Traveling though Dresden Elbe Valley is a synthesis of nature and architecture. The banks of the Elbe are lines with small villas while palaces blend into the landscape of the vineyards. In the Old town of Dresden you will find the Royal Palace, the Church of Our Lady and the Cathedral. The Opera House is a remarkable 19th Century building constructed in a lavish Renaissance style.

The palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin
Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin refers to a group of palace complexes and landscaped gardens found in Potsdam, and the German capital of Berlin. The term was used upon the designation of the cultural ensemble as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. It was recognized for the historic unity of its landscape - a unique example of landscape design against the background of monarchic ideas of the Prussian state and common efforts of emancipation. Initially, the site encompassed 500 hectares, covering 150 construction projects, which spanned from the year 1730 to 1916. Two stages of extension to the World Heritage Site, in 1992 and 1999 led to the incorporation of a larger area to the patrimony.

Luther memorials in Wittenberg
Wittenberg, officially Lutherstadt Wittenberg, is a town in Germany in the Bundesland Saxony-Anhalt, at the Elbe River. It has a population of about 50,000. The importance of Wittenberg is due to its close connection with Martin Luther and the dawn of the Reformation; several of its buildings are associated with the events of this time. Part of the Augustinian monastery in which Luther dwelt, first as a monk and later as owner with his wife and family, is preserved and considered to be the world's premier museum dedicated to Luther.

Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen
The rise of the Hanseatic League is represented by the Bremen Town Hall and the Roland Statue. They both signify the autonomy and granting of market rights enjoyed by Europeans within the Roman Empire. The town hall was built in a Gothic style in the 15th Century. The Statue in the Market Square called the “Roland” is five and a half meters high and was built in 1404. It is believed to be the oldest statue in Germany still in its original location.

Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Luebeck, known for being the first western town on the Baltic Coast, was added to the World Heritage list mostly due to its fantastic Gothic architecture. Luebeck is surrounded by water. Another key feature of the city of Luebeck is the amazing Holstein Gate which was constructed around the 1470's. Its walls are 3.5 meters in some places, and is the most famous Town gate from the late Middle Ages. Our current knowledge of medieval town life was largely due to archaeological discoveries in Luebeck.

Aachen Cathedral
The Aachen Cathedral was built late in the eighth century by Charlemagne. It became the center of the Roman Empire and one of the most important cathedrals in Europe. Charlemagne was buried in the chapel after his death in 814. The Aachen Cathedral is an extremely interesting tour destination in Germany. In the central drum of the chancel you will find Charlemagne’s ancient sarcophagus. It is the main landmark of the town and has been so for over 1000 years.

Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral is one of the best known architectural landmarks in all of Germany. The Cathedral was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in the 19th century, and still breaks the record of greatest exterior surface area of any church in the world. Inside Cologne Cathedral houses some of the most important historical artefacts among them the Ottonian Gero Cross, the oldest large-scale sculpture in the world and the shrine which contains the relics of the Three Kings.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley
The Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is a gorge that separates the Rhenish-Westphalian Slate Mountains. This is a remarkable region of the country to visit. An array of historical towns, palaces and castles atop rockey cliffes stretch thoughout its 65 km length from the Roman town of Koblenz to Bingen. Other popular gems located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley are Ruedesheim and  the Loreley rock. which has been subject to a great many poems, songs and paintings.

Speyer Cathedral
Speyer's Cathedral is one of Germany's most treasured Cathedrals, because it is Germany's largest Roman building. The center piece to the Cathedral is the enormous tripple naved vaulted basilica. It is also the burial site for Hohenstaufen, Habsburg and Salian rulers and their wives. The preserved crypt is in a remarkable condition and is the largest Romanesque columned hall in Europe. The Cathedral Bowl is located just outside the main cathedral doors, once signified the boundry between the episcopal and municipal territories.

Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
Trier, located on the banks of the Moselle River is Germany's oldest town and was formed in 16 BC. The Cathedral of St. Peter is the world's oldest episcopal church. Tiers has many well-known attributes, popular among them are the Barbarathermen thermal baths and the 4th century imperial bathers. Trier is surrounded by the Porta Nigra, a huge fortified town gate from 180 AD. On the Moselle is one of the oldest Roman bridge north of the Alps, the Romerbucke bridge. The bridge is so large and strong is is able to support modern traffic today.

Völklingen Ironworks
Julis Buch opended a steel mill near Voelklingen. The facility was the most advanced steel mill at the time, and Germany's largest producer of iron for over a century. Today the Ironworks is an interactive park with enormous buildings. Is has six massive furnaces and a blasting hall. Charging platforms are 30 meters tall, where the coke adn the ore were poured into the blast furnace. Today the blast furnace acts as a giant viewing platform. The Voelklingen Ironworks is the only preserved iron smelting plant from the steel industry.