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Schloss Nymphenburg: Gardens
Much like Versailles, Nymphenburg was a palace with extensive grounds. As I have stated, the original building was a hunting lodge, so while other palaces might have manicured lawns, gardens, and orchards, Nymphenburg has remained more forested.
Schloss Nymphenburg: Badenburg
The Badenburg itself is located across the pond if you’re coming from the direction of the Great Cascade. The outer architecture is reminiscent of the rest of Nymphenburg, and the inner decorations are in the same Rococo style as the rest of the palace buildings, the Magdalenenklause not included, naturally.
Schloss Nymphenburg: Pagodenburg
Remember how Amalienburg had a kitchen with Chinoiserie in it? The Pagodenburg is nearly a whole building of it.
Schloss Nymphenburg: Magdalenenklause
Religion is also a very easy way to promote and hold power, and most European royal families were religions if not outright all Christians. Divine right to rule, and whatnot. Naturally, this means religion plays an important part of their daily life. Queue the Magdalenenklause.
Schloss Nymphenburg: Printzgarten
This building goes by many names. On google maps and the sign in front it’s called the Prinzengarten. Sometimes it is called the Kronprinzengarten, or Ludwigsgarten.
Schloss Nymphenburg: Main Palace
When you arrive you are greeted with a canal which forms sort of a ‘grand mall’ entrance, with streets running on either side. These culminate into a semicircle with a pond in the middle and the palace set in the distance. If you came in via a hop-on-hop-off bus, you’ll be dropped off in this semi circle, greeted, in all likelihood, with a pond full of ducks, geese, seagulls, pigeons and swans.
The Giant’s Causeway
There’s something about the Giant’s Causeway which draws one to it. Whether it’s a sense of mystery as to how the rocks were formed or just the innate majesty of the sea crashing upon the rocks, I couldn’t say. All I can say is that should anyone invite me for a third time to visit this particular lieu I wouldn’t lightly refuse.
Small Town Charm
Any of these towns will do for a quick drive and an afternoon of exploration should you happen to be headed their way, but of course there are many others out there worth discovering. Next time you see a town with a small population, go off the beaten path and have a visit. You never know what you’ll find.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
This is probably the most famous cemetery I’ve ever heard of that isn’t a war memorial. It’s the final resting place of some very famous people and thus draws in an incredible amount of tourists for a cemetery. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re planning to be in Paris!
What to Do When Reservations Go Wrong
Story time. My cousin Arrow and I had planned a trip to Paris. It was supposed to be an awesome time of travel and fun, and an excellent chance for Arrow to visit, as not only did I speak French, but I had already… Continue Reading “What to Do When Reservations Go Wrong”
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