Articles related to "Mannheim"

The economic and cultural center of the metropolitan Rhine-Neckar region was built according to the blueprint of an ideal renaissance town, divided into squares.

Mannheim is shoppers' paradise between Stuttgart and Frankfurt: Elegant department stores, fashion at discount prices and real bargains in the Turkish quarter.

Over 70 historic castles and endless romantic medieval towns can be seen on the Castles Road (Burgenstraße) between Mannheim in Germany and Prague in the Czech Republic.

Cheap flights and low airfares are the norm at Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) with buses available to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Trier, and Luxemburg.

A brief look at Czech composers as seen through the eyes of concert pianist Rudolf Firkusny.

The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.

Legions of job-hunters are giving up and starting their own businesses. Pundits worry over the development. It's time banks relaxed lending rules.

Rosemont, Illinois is adjacent to O'Hare International Airport, about 15 miles west of downtown Chicago. Pet friendly hotels allow travelers to bring a pet dog or cat.

Bad Dürkheim in south west Germany near Mannheim added new attractions to its traditional wellness offerings. Enjoy its thermal baths and a Turkish Hamam steam bath.

Coach Ralf Rangnick has promoted club Hoffenheim playing an attacking style which is shocking the Bundesliga elite and sparking memories of Kaiserslautern.

Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.

Once the thriving capital of the Roman province of Arabia, Bosra, now part of modern Syria, owes much to the building work of second century C. E. Roman emperor Trajan.

It is not too often that one sees a father-son concert relationship but before Rudolf and Peter Serkin there was the Pauer family of Vienna.

Several ground transportation options and cheap parking allow travelers to get to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) to take advantage of cheap airfares on low-cost airlines.

Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms

The Long Christmas Dinner (Das Lange Weihnachtsmahl), an English opera by Paul Hindemith, opera plot synopsis, character description, other information

Insights into the pioneers of land transport, their inventions and discoveries - the bicycle, bus, motor car and motorcycle.

Several ice skating performances are sure to put you in the holiday mood in the upcoming season.

Palmyra, (Tadmor) Syria now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was, for many years a caravan stop on the great Silk Road that stretched from China to the Mediterranean coast.

The Blitzen Benz was faster than any plane or train in existence at the time. After a brief racing career in Europe the car found fame stateside.

Karak Castle lies near the southern end of the Dead Sea and stands on the site of Kir Moab which in the days of Mesha resisted the attack of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah.

Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.

Getting to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria is easy by car, bus, or train. This wall-enclosed medieval town is a top sight on Germany's Romantic Road holiday route.

A fearless military leader who was always a controversial soldier and although one of the greatest military commanders in U.S. history was a very flawed man.

Tickets for 2007 fall ice shows are on sale, and the rosters are unbelievably star-studded -- with Clay Aiken and many entertainers and sports heroes.

The Nutcracker ballet, Dickens' Christmas Carol, Christmas tree lightings and many other events make The City by the Golden Gate sparkle brightly as anyplace in the USA.

Traveling to Strasbourg in Alsace, France is easy on trains (TGV and ICE), Eurolines buses, and flights (to SXB or FRA) from London, Paris, Germany, and European cities.

Wondering what to do on a long stopover at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany? Excellent trains make day trips to Limburg, Cologne, and Heidelberg possible.

Schloss Heidelberg Castle in the Neckar Valley, Baden-Württemberg went from fortress to Renaissance palace to Germany's most romantic ruins and a top tourist sight.

A year shy of turning 70 the undisputed queen of rock Tina Turner kicked off her first stadium tour in eight years on October 1 in Kansas City to thunderous applause.

O'Hare International Airport is about 15 miles west of the downtown Chicago Loop area. Many travelers vote for the convenience of lodging near airline transportation.

The romantic Heidelberger Schloss castle ruins, Baroque old town, the historic university, and Homo Heidelbergensis are the best sights to see in Heidelberg, Germany.

Worms on the Rhine just 30 miles south of Frankfurt is known for its magnificent medieval cathedral, the legend of the Nibelungs and the history of its Jewish community.

Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy, musical genius, and arguably, the greatest composer.

Rail journey times from London to Luxembourg, Frankfurt and Stuttgart in Germany, Basel in Switzerland & French cities have been slashed by 2007's new high-speed service.

The new figure skating and holiday seasons are ushered in by Disson Skating, producers of ice shows for the masses.