Prague has a complex history, ruled by Hapsburgs, Communists and faced with religious strife. We will only be there for two days, so we will barely scratch the surface of this unique place that includes Prague castle with its intriguing past and its cultural rich Jewish Quarter. Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) It is one of the largest castles in the world. It has three courtyards,…
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Salzburg is a musical mecca since it is the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for the movie “The Sound of Music.” It also has many other treasures to explore including palaces and beautifully adorned churches. Dom zu Salzburg (Salzburg Cathedral) The cathedral is a mighty dome with twin spires done in baroque-style of the 17th century. The many treasures of this cathedral include a…
We’ll be spending a few days in Europe’s micro-country of Liechtenstein during my husband’s conference. It is snuggled between Austria and Switzerland in a green valley surrounded by the majestic Alps. A Little About Liechtenstein: The country celebrated 300 years of existence in 2019. It is the only country in the world in which its name was acquired from the reigning princely family. It is…
We began our a day in Chicago by using the Chicago Water Taxi, it was not necessarily the cheapest option, but for a few dollars more than the subway or bus we could easily get from Union Station to Michigan Avenue and close to our hotel. We had already been on a train for a while from St. Louis, so this was a nice change…
Innsbruck has snowcapped mountains, a charming village and even Emperor Maxmillian I lived here when it was the seat of the Holy Roman Empire. Innsbruck is known for skiing and hiking along with being a medieval capital under the Hapsburgs. Golden Dachl (Golden Roof) The most famous landmarks in historic old town Innsbruck. The name for the balcony comes from the 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles…
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and traces its history to the 12th century and was the home of the genius Albert Einstein during his formative years of figuring out the universe. My son and I will be exploring Bern on a day trip. Below are some sights we hope to see, including a bear park for the kid. Zytglogge: (Bern’s Clock Tower): This clock…
Where can you see a knight’s armor and visit a castle in Massachusetts you say, well Worcester. Bancroft Tower Ok, let’s start with the castle. The Bancroft Tower can be found in Salisbury Park and is open to public tours every Sunday in October from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. It has limited hours to see the inside, but you can walk around and admire…
