Baden-Baden .. The most beautiful resort in Europe

In the past, Baden-Baden was for years under the

French occupation, it is a neighbor of  Strasbourg -

France, history tells us a lot of the tragedy that

Baden-Baden had suffered by many invaders, especially

the French, who ransacked it in 1643 and left it as a

ruins in 1689 but it raised again and shake

the dust of the battles and declare itself as a city

of the most beautiful nature in Europe.

Baden-Baden considered to be one of the most beautiful

cities in Germany, also known as the most elegant

resort in Europe, it is simply the best approach for

politicians, athletes, celebrities and wealthy who are

looking for comfort in a breathtaking natural

environment, and also for patients who come because of

their doctors, who always advised them to be there.

The city is the most important health resort in the

world and located in the north-west of the Black

Forest in Germany.

The Romans who founded the city two thousand years ago

built the most famous Romanian – Irish baths

“Caracalla“, one of the most famous and beautiful baths

in terms of design at all.

At the Middle Ages the city name was «Baden» – the

word means «bath» in German – because of the hot

mineral baths among the city, and in 1931 the city was

officially renamed «Baden-Baden» to indicate that the

city «Baden» located in the German state «Baden» and

distinguished from each of the cities «Baden Bay Fein»

and «Baden im Aargau».

Bill Clinton – the former U.S. president loved the

city, which he visited when he was president of the

United States and said: «the people of Baden-Baden

must repeated its name as the city is more beautiful

than any other city and deserve the repetition».

historically, after the Second World War, Baden-Baden

became the headquarters of the French military forces

and an important base for its air force, in 1990 the

the French Air force base transferred to a civilian

airport which is today the second largest airport in

Baden-Autamberg.

Baden-Baden has a special natural,it’s small size make

you enjoy walking through it, the River «Oz» run

through the city largest park, the most famous

building in the city is «Kurhaus», which each year has

the most important meetings of local and global

leaders and the leaders.

long time ago, Baden-Baden considered to be the most

elegant resort in Europe and continues to this day,

having the qualities that make it an important

destination for tourists and unique visitors,

especially the close to the Black Forest and the

spread of waterfalls and springs, the city population

is about 54 thousand citizens, its really like a

dreamy village, has all the qualities that make it

fully integrated resort, ask all the patients

suffering from various illnesses, its mineral water

proven to be a cure for suffering over ages.

The city close to the French border gives it a special

elegance, once you visit it is you feel like you are

in France, architecture greatly influenced by the

French style, and most residents speak French.

The most famous building in the city is the casino,

which is an architectural and artistic masterpiece, an

old palace, with the finest high-hanging crystal

chandeliers, was classified as the most beautiful

casino in the world, art-lovers also have their share

in the heart of the city on the banks of the river

Museum «Samlang Frieder Burda» that displays every day

in the year the most beautiful works of art by artists

from Germany and world, in addition to the park

«Paradise» that embodying the Italian Renaissance and

characterized by different  spring designs, and also has

many Roman hot springs back to more than two thousand

years.

In the summer Kurhaus Square hosts bands and

orchestras from all over the world turns its warm evenings of to a charming tones over the magnificence place, and near to it shops in

the form of small boutiques lined, reflecting the distinctive

taste of the city’s residents, the city has several baths, some for men and others

for women at certain times it open to both sexes at

the same time, but must be alert to the issue of

dress, there are some baths that require visitors

to shower cloth-less, But there are also some baths which allow to wear decent clothing, so it should be  checked before buying tickets.

Baden-Baden has many Spa places, but the most

important center is «Medico & Vital Centre & Salina Spa», which includes a cave made of natural salt and it is recommended to sit inside that cave for a certain time as it helps,

according to Dr. Halil Sinyinar, get

rid of the pain in the body joints, and help also to

breathe better and this is very useful for those

suffering from respiratory diseases and those

suffering from asthma and allergies.

Baden-Baden is perfect for the medical tourism and its

suitable for all ages, however, older people usually comes here with the hope of the renewal of

cells and their lives, it is almost a medical resort,

where you would be puzzled where to stay because the majority of the hotels are providing the high class services, especially in the medical field and health.

Hotel and Resort Brenner’s Spa is one of the most

beautiful and best known, due to its premium location

directly across the river and in the heart of the

park, characterized by the presence of a health center «Spa» and a huge staff of physicians that offer medical advice for guests, many of those who are looking for better ways to get rid of excess weight, enjoy the expertise assist, it is also a good place for patients and visitors looking for comfort.

After a day of rest in one of

the city’s many baths, or after a visit to the museum or after a full day off shopping in the market or

visit the Palace «Hohinbadn» or explore

the Mount Mercure, you must end your day visiting the city’s restaurants that offer, global dishes, especially French and German dishes, the most important city’s

restaurants, restaurant «Le Jardin De France»

Michelin-winning stars of excellence, and if you are lucky good to visit the restaurant in the deer

hunting season, I advise you to try the dear meat dish, its very rare here because the government allows – for

some of the city’s restaurants-  hunting 4 deers only in the week from the Black Forest, and this makes

the deer meat expensive and rare to find.

Also the restaurant «Zum Alde Gott» worth to visit

to enjoy the delicious dishes and the great atmosphere, in its breathtaking site.

If you want a fast food you must try the «myrtle» pie  in the restaurant

«La Krebri» in the city center and meat lovers can try the unique

restaurant «Schlemmerpfanne» the present delicious dishes such as dish of mutton meat.

* The most important residence places in Baden-Baden

“Brenners Park Hotel and Spa” includes more than 100 rooms of

luxury class, and if you prefer to stay in the

Black Forest, about 10 miles from Baden-Baden you can

stay at the Hotel «Hotel Schloss». If you prefer to

stay in a historical place you must stay in the hotel «Bad Hotel zom Hirsch». If you are

looking for a place with the

Black Forest view, you can stay in a hotel «Hotel Tanik» which is run by a small family.

To reach Baden-Baden You can do this by traveling

by air or by car from Frankfurt International Airport

(it takes about two hours from the airport to the city), and from France you can access from

Strasbourg or Paris (by train and takes less

than two hours).

Munich .. a summer full of adventures

If you have not yet decided where and how to spend summer vacation, you should go to Munich, where it gives your holiday the spirit of adventure and beauty that provides you what ever you dream for your holiday, transportation is secured here once you put your foot in the airport, that you would find a train waiting for you at the station inside the airport !!.

Munich trains company provide service to travelers, both to help them in moving or provision of premises and vehicles suitable for bicycles and sports equipment, whatever its size .

Munich visitors enjoy the taste of the Bavarian life in every sense during their visit to the capital state, the jewelry of the south of Germany.

 

Special offers for visiting Munich includes shopping trips to and some fun into the noisy night of Munich famous night clubs and for sure the most important thing for a football fans is to watch football game of the best German teams, as well as relaxation in the beautiful nature as a visit to the English garden, for example.

 

Munich is also a home of a long history in Europe, where tourists and citizens can really enjoy, centered by the church Frauenkirche, with the twin towers, which  are over 100 meters height, surrounded with the roofs of old houses around the town with the Alps making the perfect view in the background.

 

 

Few steps from the church the new «City Hall» towers risen up, with her famous bells, which ring twice a day with a beautiful music , with some objects hanging over the tower start moving with the music.
The bell rings three times a day in the summer, at eleven pm, and at noon, and from March to October at five in the afternoon too.
Anyone who wants to enjoy the panorama overlooking of the Old City can do this easily from the top of the municipal tower.

It is known that the new municipal building center the famous «Marin Platts» square, which is the main square of the city of Munich.
This square is the center for concerts and political events, as well as to convert to Christmas Market Festival at the Christmas period, since the founding of Munich at the years 1157 it considered to be the City Center, where you can find various markets such as salt, grain or fish market, as well as the food market.
In 1801 the old market was transferred and at 1807 its opened in a new location in what is named today as «Victoalin Market» means in Latin «food market», and in 1853 another market was opened for grain, and the place called «Marine Platts» which still has it till today, it is worth mentioning that the square of Marine Platts  means “fish market”, was built on the time of Prince Maximilian of the Year 1638.

 

 

Fun and wonderful summer recreation in Munich includes: surfing, cycling and residence in rural shacks or even swimming in the pure water of Lakes, Activities in the jewelry of the South are available to meet all the desires and wishes of those who wish to spend an unforgettable summer vacation, Where a 39 sites and more than 120 hotels marked «WellVital» means the places of recreation and rest and physiotherapy, so, these places have got the quality standards for the brand, those who suffer from stress and troubles of life can forget everything and relax and recreation here in Munich, especially with the multiple offers of recreation, and specialized health care and services to enjoy your body and soul together, with those particular time prior to health care during your vacation, with the first class in Bavaria, through the baths and spas during the most beautiful weeks of the year and where one would spend his vacation.

 

 

Munich summer is not only full of surprises and adventures, but that moderate weather it has, making the recreation and the short travel distances real pleasure, as well as environmental alternatives available through travel on trains, metro.

Because the tourism companies and in cooperation with the National Tourist Office – Munich branch – offers tips for citizens and tourists on how to preserve the environment during the vacation, with an emphasis on having fun in this vacation. This means that a vacation can be fun and high value for little money.

 

 

With the hope of an endless summer in Munich, once the summer ends the autumn arrive with more fun in Munich, which regulates the largest popular festivals in Germany known as « October festival», which annually brings more than 6 million visitors to the city. But the city offers more than this popular festival, it is full of palaces, castles, parks and tourist attractions in all its forms.

 

 

Nymphenburg palace west of the city, for example, which was built in baroque style, built to be the princes summer holidays palace, in addition to the baroque courtyard, the palace has an enormous decorations value. The palace of the King Ludwig I is the most beautiful and best tourist areas in Munich, part of the Palace a Museum which is the birthplace of King Ludwig II and the Banquet Hall located on several floors with a lovely decoration on the roof of the artist Johann Bapts Zimmerman.

Frankfurt .. The city of all seasons

 

 

 

The name of the city of Frankfurt is a familiar name to tourists, but it must be said that its because a good reputation that has made over many years.
Frankfurt has been able to be special in many fields, starting from the airport, Frankfurt International Airport (Flughafen Frankfurt am Main), which is the largest in Germany, and the second largest airport in Europe in terms of occupancy rate, the stock market which has the famous city name, many international exhibitions that the city host, such as Book Fair and the international auto show, and for sure the various tourist attractions sights in the city. All of this and much more made Frankfurt the well-known name in the world.

 

 
The city has done a lot to maintain it universality, but in addition the tourists and residents had much attention, where they have labels assigned to them to help them as they stroll through the city, providing them cards called «Frankfurt Card» that have many options , from the daily ticket that allows you to use the internal transportation and the associated discounts at many museums, gardens, zoo and Moungartn park.

 

 

Among the most famous modern landmarks in Frankfurt, which gave it a special character, we find skyscrapers, as there is in Frankfurt nearly 100 skyscrapers, which are often private buildings, banks or offices, rising up to 258 meters, the highest building is (Commerzbank), which means Commercial Bank, which reaches up to 300 meters with the antenna.

If you wish to take a closer look at one of the towers you should go to the Main Tower that has a height of 200 meters, which is open for public to look at the Frankfurt from above.
High skyscrapers isn’t the only thing that can you watch in these buildings, but also the creativity embodied in many buildings such as the Japanese Red center and the Tower Vistheven which resembles a cup.

 

 

If you do not want to be in a high places -like me- you can visit the «Museum bank» (Museumsufer) which is a place worth to visit and to enjoy what its offer, it will take you on a tour of the banks of the River Main to look at 13 museums on it, either in the renovated old villas or buildings in a modern architectural including the Film Museum, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Applied Arts, and for sure the Museum of Modern Art which located near of the cathedral, known as «a piece of cake» because of its triangle shape.

Some of the impressive places to visit is  «Romrberg» yard, which is one of the squares that has a particular charm that it is hard to describe, surrounded by a lot of buildings built on the old traditional style, which shows authenticity and originality of the city, the names of these buildings are real unique such as «Great Angel», «Golden Algrevi» and «Black Star».

 

 

If you want to visit more sights you must stopovers in the cathedral high-rise towers (Dom) in the downtown, which reaches a height of 95 m above the ground, which is one of the most beautiful monuments in the city of Frankfurt.

Certainly, the Old Opera House (Alte Oper) would be the best place that i recommend, especially when you know that its name means the «most beautiful ruins of Germany», its foundations have been destroyed, during World War II, but the citizens of Frankfurt managed their efforts and contributions to bring it back to normal.

You can go to the beauty of nature and specifically to the banks of the River Main, where its always filled with people, especially when the weather is good. Lovely River Main entice picnickers and make them spend long hours in roaming on foot, as it is a distinctive place attracts skiers, cyclists and amateur sports surfboards.

But on Saturdays, when the merchants put their used goods in their market stalls on the banks of the river, the demand for space increased significantly, so long ago, and the words «Back to the river» is the logo of the city of Main.

Despite the attractive charm of this river, Frankfurt  always offers you a lot of options, perhaps you could go to the park «Enteza» characterized by palm forests and banana trees, pine, cypress, oak and other plants from the south.

 

 

You may wish to buy some gifts and widgets, or even just want to look at the local market, then you have a wide range of markets to choose from where you want to shopping in it. You will surely find much that want to get from Zeil street, which is a destination for shopping in Frankfurt and the most active shopping street in Europe, this street is full of famous shopping centers, many of the specialized shops and various species and varieties of goods.

In downtown Frankfurt, near to (Hauptwache) square you can visit «Zeil Gallery» and «Frankfurt Hoch Fair» Shop, where they are the most exciting landmarks in the city, at the top of a building «Zeil Gallery», the visitor can enjoy the enchanting scene overlooking the high-rise buildings and see the whole city even to forest Altaonos.

 

 

After a long tour in the markets of Frankfurt you can go to the world most delicious meals and dishes, where you can have many options, you can deal with traditional dishes such as the famous «cheesecake music» and «green soup», or you can choose any of the international dishes you dream to eat and certainly you’ll find it available in Frankfurt.
Bockenheimer the Great street is a well known as a food area in the city, which lies between the opera square  and the Stock Exchange street, the parents called him the name (Fressgass), due to the fact that this region of Frankfurt is the home of delicious dishes, top chefs present meals and local and international dishes.
Of course you have the option if you want to go to a coffee shop located on the side of the street, where visitors can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and activity.

 

 

Frankfurt is also a city of rich social activities and important events in all forms and types, such as exhibitions, local and international carnivals,its to be considered as one of the oldest avenues in the world, with more than 50 exhibitions annually attracts 40 thousand exhibitors and more than 1.5 million visitors.

We can shorten the list of famous exhibitions held in Frankfurt on an annual basis as following:
Exhibition of the book which bears the name of this city (Frankfurter Buchmesse), (Ambiente) exhibition which is the largest consumer exhibition in the world, (Achema) international exhibition and conference on chemical engineering, biotechnology and environmental protection, in addition to the International Motor Show and other exhibitions.

Definitely the book fair is the most famous fairs in Frankfurt and the world, which held in October each year, calling all books lovers, working in the field of publishing, writers and film producers to readers and students. This is the most important exhibition of its kind in the area of sales of books, media and copyright and licensing, as the exhibition includes more than 7300 annual shareholder offers from 100 countries, in addition to 299 thousand visitors and more than 10 thousands of a journalist.

It is simply capable more than anywhere else to provide you with everything that useful and new in all the fields included.

 

 

 

The auto show is also has a great importance in the field of automotive industry, management and organization of exhibitions, held in Frankfurt in September each year. This exhibition is an ideal place for those who wish to attend the latest and best models of cars in the world, such as: «Pintli» and «Rolls Ruiz» and «Aston Martin» and «Lamborghini» and «Mercedes» and «Maserati» and many others. In addition to presenting the auto industry as a green-sensitive environmental standards and seek to reduce the emission gas.

 

 

For festivals lovers, Frankfurt has a lot to offer, the Spring Festival (Dippemess) which takes place at the exhibition grounds in (Ratsweg), is the largest festivals in the Rhine-Main region and the most colorful and fun festival, giving all family members unforgettable moments.

During your visit to Frankfurt you will believe its an excellent tourist city, not only attracting tourists, but it attracts both individuals and businesses in the same time, so it is ranked first at the level of Germany regarding the number of corporate headquarters site, it is superior to other tourist cities with large numbers of tourists who visit every year.