The Walhalla is located in a dominant position high above the Danube in the vicinity of Regensburg. This Neoclassical building in the form of a temple surrounded by a portico with columns represents one of the most important German national monuments of the 19th century., which was created by order of the Bavarian king Ludwig I (reigned 1825-1848). After 1807, in the wake of what was seen as a humiliating defeat by the Napoleonic armies, Prince Ludwig decided that when he became king he would build a place of remembrance for German-speaking men and women of outstanding merit as an inspiration and reference point for the nation. Under the influence of the historian Johannes von Müller, who also made the initial selection of the personalities to be honoured, the German pantheon was called Walhalla after the warrior's paradise of Germanic mythology, Valhalla. The Walhalla was built by Ludwig's I favourite architect, Leo von Klenze (1784-1864), one of the most important Neoclassical architects of the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid in 1830 and the building was ceremoniously opened twelve years later, on 18 October 1842. Klenze's design was primarily inspired by the famous Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens dating from 5 BC. The combination of colonnaded temple and massive substructure and the free design of the interior however prevents the architecture from being a mere copy of the ancient building. The temple building, which is clad inside and out with precious marble, rises above the massive tiered substructure. This was originally intended to house the 'Hall of Expectation' containing the busts of people to be honoured in the future.😍😍 #unforgettableexperiences#café#decembertravel#themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes#beaches

If you're looking for a getaway that sums up all things Germany, then you can check out the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. In this city, you will be greeted with various buildings with beautiful architecture so that it becomes one of the most instagrammable places in Germany. To fully enjoy the beauty of this city, you can stay for a night or two in the city center. This is because, the beauty of this city cannot be enjoyed in a short time, there are locations that you must visit here. This town of Franconia has a very well-preserved medieval center. This city overlooking the Tauber River also has many churches and residences that were built in the 15th and 16th centuries. There are several places in the city that you must visit, such as the Market Square, a place flanked on one side by the Century Town Hall Tower. awesome 13th. #culturalattractions

Neuschwanstein Castle, German Schloss Neuschwanstein, elaborate castle near Füssen, Germany, built atop a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge in the Bavarian Alps by order of Bavaria’s King Louis II (“Mad King Ludwig”). Construction began in 1868 and was never completed. You may feel like Neuschwanstein Castle looks familiar. That’s because the famed Cinderella’s Castle building, located in Disney World, is heavily inspired by and modeled after this incredible, opulent palace. This magnificent structure is built on top of a mountain, and its Bavarian construction is a wonder to behold. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the top vacation spots in the country. #neuschwanstein #castle #germany #architecture #castlephotography #tripinspired #travelguide #historicculture#culturalattractions#palace#nationalpark

The Museum Island (German: Museumsinsel) is a museum complex on the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the most visited sights of Germany's capital and one of the most important museum sites in Europe. Built from 1830 to 1930 by order of the Prussian Kings according to plans by five architects, the Museum Island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It consists of the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode-Museum and the Pergamonmuseum. As Museum Island includes all of Spree Island north of the Unter den Linden, the Berliner Dom is also located here, near the Lustgarten. To the south, the reconstructed Berlin Palace houses the Humboldt Forum museum and opened in 2020. Since the German reunification, the Museum Island has been rebuilt and extended according to a master plan

The Brandenburg Gate German Brandenburger Tor (About this soundlistenis an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin, built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II after the temporary restoration of order during the Batavian Revolution. One of the best-known landmarks of Germany, it was built on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel, which used to be the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg. #happynewyear#ontheroad#skiresorts#popularswing

Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced Southern Bavarian: Schloss Neischwanstoa) is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and in honour of Richard Wagner. Ludwig chose to pay for the palace out of his personal fortune and by means of extensive borrowing, rather than Bavarian public funds. Construction began in 1869, but was never fully completed. #europeanarchitecture#historicculture#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattractions

Maybe you want to learn history while traveling? Well, the city of Berlin will give you everything you need. Almost everyone in the world wants to see the city of historical buildings in Berlin, Germany. Like the Berlin Wall, this wall was once a building that was built to serve as a barrier between West Germany and East Germany. Until now, the Berlin Wall that has fallen is still remembered by local residents as historical evidence for the war events that have occurred in Germany. In addition, you can also visit the Brandenburg Gate which is the main symbol of the City of Berlin. There are still a lot of buildings that contain historical value that you can visit here and it's a shame if you miss it. #nationalpark

Forming the nucleus of the Werksviertel-Mitte district, an urban regeneration plan on a former industrial site, the 7,700m2 mixed-used development located close to Munich’s East Station stands out with its bold and expressive art façade featuring five-metre-tall verbal expressions found in German comics. . The design of WERK12 combines a simple form, honest materials, and transparent façades. Users can move around the building in multiple ways: the design’s external circulation core is supplemented by 3.25-metre-wide terraces that surround each floor of the building, connected by external staircases that curl around the building. . The façade is animated by an urban art piece developed in tandem with local artists Christian Engelmann and Beate Engl, comprising bold lettering spelling out common expressions taken from the German version of Donald Duck comics. This 5-metre-tall lettering, and the colloquial nature of the expressions chosen, are a tribute to the graffiti culture and extensive use of signage found on the old site. . The five floors of the building are occupied by restaurants and bars on the ground floor, the offices of Audi Business Innovations on the top floor, and a three-storey gym in between that includes one storey dedicated to a swimming pool. . A key to the design was in the flexibility of the spaces. The building’s extra-high ceilings – with 5.5 metres between each floor – allows for level changes to be added by future users, as well as the placement of the circulation on the outside of the building means that the interiors can be easily reconfigured. #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes

Located in Freiburg, this stunning concrete villa was designed as a part time residence for an Iranian family who spends half the year in Germany. To this end, Iranian architectural patterns were used as a guiding principle in the design, tempered by important local construction considerations such as sloping roofs to accommodate heavy rainfall. The number 4 is important Iranian architecture so the home was envisioned as 4 sectioned spaces that are interconnected by an intermediary corridor. In the western section, Fakhrmddin brick filters light into the interior space; from the gardens on the exterior, the material nods to Iranian architectural landscapes during the Safavid period. The prominent use of arches was carried into the interior design elements, including memorable kitchen chairs. #buildlocal #concrete #concretearchitecture #germanmodern #germanarchitecture #iranianesign #kidsoceanworld #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes