Paris.

Travel

Gehlert, Sylvia

Herzig, Tina

Herzig, Horst

Europe

Stürtz Verlag

Saxony shines with its magnificent cities and fantastic landscapes in this striking travel companion. The metropolis on the Elbe is portrayed as bursting with Saxon spirit and historic monuments of European note, among them the Zwinger, Taschenbergpalais, and the palaces of Moritzburg and Pillnitzall of them testimonies to the riches once harvested in the region’s silver mines. This handbook documents how Saxony continues to further its long history as a center of trade, with the Choir of St. Thomas and the Gewandhausorchester nurturing a valued musical tradition. Chemnitz and Zwickau are featured as the economic and cultural driving forces of West Saxony, and Meißen as the site where white gold” is still produced at the famous Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufacturers. Capturing the region’s spectacular scenery, this guide travels from the mountains of the Erzgebirge to the castles dotted about the Saxon heathlands and from the Vogtland to Upper Lusatia. The area’s natural beauty is celebrated, manifested also in the bizarre rock formations of the Elbsandsteingebirge, the idyllic river meadows of the Mulde, and the low mountains around Zittau. Additional features focus on famous Saxons from Johann Sebastian Bach to Karl May, the great powers of Augustus the Strong, the traditions of the Erzgebirge, the language of the Saxons, and local specialties such as Stollen” and Leipziger Allerlei.”

Journey Through Saxony (Journey Through series)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Verlagshaus Wurzburg

<p>The Journey Through series of travel books combine travelogue with an in depth exploration of the art, architecture, museums, technology, culture, and past of the countries and cities which make up the series. Explored in breath-taking photographs and containing an insider?s unique knowledge of place, this unusual travel series will invite the new traveler to come, or make a marvelous commemorative volume of a cherished trip.</p>

Journey Through Luxembourg (Journey Through series)

From fantastic sandy beaches to idyllic vineyards and ancient churches, this series travels through some of the most beautiful locales in Western Europe. Three picturesque German cities are explored, from East Frisia’s tidal flats and the prestigious palaces of Stuttgart to the famous temples of Thuringia. A captivating tour through the Eifel mountain range reveals a diverse array of scenery, deep and mysterious volcanic lakes, and striking examples of architecture, such as the Maria Laach Monastery, the castle of Burg Eltz, and the Aachen Cathedral. The arresting features of Luxembourg are also showcased, from the wooded hill country of the Oesling to the region’s imposing castle and fortress ruins. Underscoring each locale’s rich cultural history, these guides also detail their famous personalities and culinary delights, rounding off a collection of perfect getaways for European natives, tourists from abroad, and armchair travelers alike.

Journey through Saxony

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