Historic Highlights of Germany
A Treasure Trove of German History and Culture
The Historic Highlights of Germany offer a chance to embark on a fascinating journey of discovery through Germany´s past and present. All of the cities made major contribution to history, culture, economic development and science in Germany and Europe. They include old university towns with a long academic tradition, historic town centers and a dynamic present. Cathedrals and monasteries, patricians´ houses and palaces present a glorious pageant of history.
After the Western Roman Empire fell and Christianity became established as the dominant religion, a feudal system emerged. The power of the Church found expression in the establishment of bishoprics and monasteries, as well as imposing cathedrals and religious art. There is ample evidence of this in these cities. The episcopal ‘Residenz’ of Würzburg, built by Balthasar Neumann, featuring a ceiling fresco by the Venetian painter Tiepolo is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thanks in great part to the rich silver deposits in the Black Forest, Freiburg was a leading business center during the Middle Ages. Due to that, more than 500 years ago, the cathedral of Freiburg was built. The main eye-catcher in Münster is St. Paul´s Cathedral with one of the most lavishly decorated naves in Germany.
