tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22937268643510692172024-03-13T19:03:01.073+00:00European ExplorerFollow me as I travel EVERY country in Europe and Eurasia.European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-65646821247144930362015-08-13T13:58:00.000+01:002015-08-13T13:58:39.477+01:00Frauenkirche, Munich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Dom su Unserer Lieben Frau (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady), or Frauenkirche as it is commonly known, is a church in Munich that also serves as a cathedral.<br />
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Construction began in 1468, but due to financial difficulties, Pope Sixtus IV granted an Indulgence. The church was completed in 1488 and consecrated in 1494. Of the two towers, the tallest is the North Tower, standing at 98.57m, with the South Tower only 0.12m smaller. There is a law prohibiting any building being taller than 99m, which is why you won't see any skyscrapers in the city centre, giving Munich the feel of a small town.<br />
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The church suffered severe damage during WWII and had to be restored. One feature which survived was the Teufelstritt (Devil's Footstep), which is believed to be where the Devil himself once stood. There are a few legends regarding the footstep, one is that the Devil made a deal with a builder so that the church would have no windows. The builder tricked the Devil by building columns to obscure the view of the windows. However, once the building was consecrated, the Devil could not enter and could only stand in the Foyer stamping his foot. He is supposed to have manifested his evil spirit in the wind, which rages furiously around the church.<br />
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Buried in the church are the tombs of many Archbishops, Dukes and even King Ludwig III and Louis IV, the Holy Roman Emperor.<br />
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<br />European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0Frauenkirche, Frauenplatz 12, 80331 München, Germany48.138631 11.57362539999996928.475244499999995 -29.73496860000003 67.8020175 52.882219399999968tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-83233838873603909472015-08-11T14:32:00.002+01:002015-08-11T14:32:55.382+01:00Nelson's Monument, Glasgow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This monument was the first civic monument in Britain to honour Admiral Horatio Nelson's victories, being built in 1806, and was restored in 2002 to the cost of £9,000 to repair damage from over the centuries. It is one of the many sights you can see when visiting <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/glasgow-green-glasgow.html" target="_blank">Glasgow Green</a>.<br />
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The obelisk on its plinth reaches a height of 144 feet. At the base of the monument, some of Nelson's most famous battles are enscribed, including Aboukir (1798), Copenhagen (1801) and Trafalgar (1805), where he was shot and killed. Nelson was so popular that approximately 80,000 people attended the laying of the foundation stone.European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket, Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 5DB, UK55.8486454 -4.235194500000034236.1852589 -45.543788500000034 75.512031900000011 37.073399499999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-51664417349291050312015-08-10T20:24:00.001+01:002015-08-11T14:33:23.433+01:00Glasgow Green, Glasgow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Glasgow Green is Glasgow's oldest park, having been established in the 15th century during the reign of Kings James II. A short walk from the city centre, it is home to some of Glasgow's oldest sporting clubs, and has seen artists such as Michael Jackson and the Stone Roses perform on the grounds.It also boasts an orienteering course, play village and more. It was even the meeting place of suffragettes between 1830 and 1914.</div>
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Glasgow Green Football Centre can be found on Flesher's Haugh, the very site Rangers FC played their first ever game in 1872. The Football Centre features 18 different football pitches.</div>
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European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket, Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 5DB, UK55.8486454 -4.235194500000034236.185270400000007 -45.543788500000034 75.5120204 37.073399499999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-27474530604791073982015-08-09T19:35:00.000+01:002015-08-09T19:35:24.300+01:00River Clyde, Glasgow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The River Clyde is the second longest river in Scotland (8th longest in the UK) and flows through Glasgow, playing a big part in ship building and trade, particularly throughout the times of the British Empire, and even earlier during the early medieval Kingdom of Strathclyde. A walk along the river on a nice sunny day offers amazing views of the city and surrounding buildings.</div>
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<br />European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0River Clyde, United Kingdom55.943754899999988 -4.629523800000015455.370819399999988 -5.9204173000000155 56.516690399999987 -3.3386303000000153tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-83253982880858203432015-06-11T22:11:00.001+01:002015-06-11T22:11:52.470+01:00Reading Trees, Liverpool<p dir="ltr">Reading trees allow people to sit and read a book, either their own or one that's been donated. They can take the book and donate another if they choose to.</p>
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St Andrew's Cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St Andrew) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Glasgow on the North Bank of the River Clyde. It was designed by James Gillespie Graham in the Neo Gothic style in 1814 and is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Scotland, St Andrew. </div>
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The need for a Roman Catholic church came as freedom of worship had been granted and an influx of Irish immigrants created a need for somewhere to worship. The Cathedral was finished in 1816, but took longer than expected to complete as Protestants would sabotage the work during the night. The cathedral is modest in size, and has no steeple or bell tower due to restrictions on Catholic buildings at the time.</div>
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So far I've visited 5 countries since starting this blog (including my native England). Money has been tight, so haven't been able to do as much travelling as I'd have liked to. I visited Belfast recently, so will post about that soon. Only spent a day there so would like to go again as it is a beautiful place. Right now I'm trying to get all my Glasgow posts up as I have neglected the blog a bit recently!<br />
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Still a whole lot of white to paint red!European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-35734577230459789412015-05-28T02:00:00.000+01:002015-05-28T18:54:41.139+01:00Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Necropolis, besides St Mundo (Glasgow) Cathedral is a Victorian cemetery from 1832 when Glasgow was the UK's Second City. It was built on a rather rocky hill, making it quite a hike to view all 3,500 monuments.<br />
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You approach the main entrance from the 'Bridge of Sighs' (named after hosting many funeral processions). Between the Bridge and the gates of the main entrance are three modern memorials: a memorial to still-born children; a memorial to the Korean War; and a memorial to Glaswegian recipients of the Victoria Cross.</div>
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As well as monuments to many important Scots, the cemetary also holds the graves of 18 Commonwealth service personnel.</div>
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European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0The Necropolis, 70 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City G4 0UZ, UK55.8626851 -4.231120799999985155.8582296 -4.2412057999999853 55.8671406 -4.221035799999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-59087529511855419872015-05-27T21:58:00.001+01:002015-05-27T21:58:50.621+01:00Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Scotland Buchanan Street is one of the main shopping areas in Glasgow, home to many popular High Street shops and said to be the busiest shopping thoroughfare in the UK after Oxford Street, London. A must for any shopper visiting the city.<br />
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A monument of the late King Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria, can be found on the pier head of Liverpool, right near the Liver Building. Standing at 4.9 metres high, it shows the King on horseback.<br />
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The Battle of the Atlantic, a phrase coined by then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, was longest continuous military campaign of WWII and the longest and most complex naval battle in history. The UK, as an island nation, depended heavily on imports from overseas, including the US and Canada, in order to keep fighting. Germany, knowing this, decided to blockade imports to Britain, whilst Britain, the US and France tried to block ships providing Germany with arms, food and textiles. Liverpool played a vital role in battle, which is why it was chosen to host the event. </div>
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In 1978, after 74 years of construction, the biggest cathedral in the UK, and 5th biggest in the world, was completed. Standing at 331 ft tall, this Grade I listed building is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the North West of England. It boasts the largest and heaviest ringing peal of bells and the largest pipe organ in the UK. Admission is free, but for a small price you can climb to the top of the cathedral for an amazing view of the city.<br />
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Fratton Park is the home of Portsmouth FC, an English League One football team. The 20,688 seater stadium had been home to the Pompey since the team was formed in 1898. It hosted a first-round football game for the London 1948 Olympic Games, as well as en England international game in 1903 (vs Wales) and regularly hosts around 15,000 fans for Portsmouth FC matches.</div>
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Originally home to Everton FC, Liverpool FC took over Anfield in 1892. Now, it is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.<br />
The 45,525 seater stadium, home to the infamous Kop stand, has seen some tragedy throughout it's history, most notably the Hillsborough disaster in which 96 people died.<br />
Watching a football match from the Kop stand is an amazing experience with fans singing and chanting along throughout the match. There are also tours available, including Legends tours, allowing you to visit the press room, changing rooms, the tunnel onto the pitch and more. Visit the museum, see the Shankly statue and pay your respects at the Hillsborough memorial. For football fans, visiting Anfield is a must!<br />
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Originally a house made for the Duke of Buckingham, Buckingham house was built in 1705. It was acquired by George III in 1761 as a private residence for his wife Queen Charlotte. The house was enlarged during the 19th century and eventually became the official Royal residence of Queen Victoria in 1837. It has, in recent years, been part of many big events, including Coronations, Jubilees and Royal weddings, in which the Royal family often congregate to to greet the crowds. </div>
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Although the Royal family do much of their work there, it is open to the public with tours running throughout most of the day. For a fee, you can visit some of its 775 rooms, including galleries filled with art and items from previous monarchs, as well as Queen Elizabeth II herself. One can also walk along the infamous palace gardens which host many garden parties throughout the year.</div>
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Originally located in Preston, Lancashire, the National Football Museum was relocated to Manchester in 2012. Its 6 floors contain numerous exhibitions and thousands of items of football history from all across the globe. It holds classic balls, shirts and trophies from throughout the ages, including items belonging to many of the sports greatest legends. Some of the current exhibitions include the FA collection, UEFA library collection and the football league collection. For any football fan in the area, this is a must see...especially seen as entry is free!European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0Urbis, Manchester M4, UK53.4857103 -2.24243379999995853.4845293 -2.2449552999999578 53.4868913 -2.2399122999999581tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-17644837326836585412013-03-09T17:00:00.002+00:002013-03-09T18:49:32.465+00:00Speke Hall, Liverpool.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Speke Hall is a magnificent example of Tudor architecture, built in the 1500's during a time of religious turmoil. Because of this, the house contains a priest hole, allowing the priest to hide if in trouble, and observation hole, built in the chimney so that you can see people approaching, and an eavesdrop, a small hole under the eaves of the house which allow the servant to listen in on the conversations of people trying to gain entry at the original front door.</div>
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The house itself is a magnificent look through history, with many items of Victorian furniture available to view during tours of the house. It is also possible to roam the gardens, full of many beautiful plants and trees, as well as a maze and lots of fun things for kids. You can also explore the wooded areas and explore the nature of the area.</div>
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There have been many ghost stories involving Speke Hall. One is that a women, hurt by the unfaithfulness of her husband, killed her baby then herself. Another variant is that Mary Norris, one of the original inhabitants, haunts the tapestry room. Mary is believed to have thrown her baby out of the window into the moat before killing herself after her husband, a keen gambler, had lost almost all of their belongings. However, the moat is too far from the house for the baby to have been thrown into.</div>
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Located in the city centre, this Roman Catholic cathedral was consecrated in 1967. A Roman Catholic cathedral was commissioned to be built after an influx of Irish into Liverpool during the Great Irish Famine<br />
The building was designed by Sir Frederik Gibberd (1908-1984), who's design was picked from around 300 entries from all over the world. It is an amazing piece of architecture, so if you are Catholic, or just fond of unique buildings, the cathedral is easy to get to and tours are available for around £3.<br />
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The River Thames, the most famous river in the UK, is known by many as the river which runs through London and is home to sites such as London Bridge, <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/tower-bridge-london.html">Tower Bridge</a>, the <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/palace-of-westminster-and-bonfire-night.html">Houses of Parliament</a> and the Tower of London. It was also the venue for Queen Elizabeth's River Pageant, which celebrated her <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/diamond-jubilee-celebrations-london.html">Diamond Jubilee. </a><br />
You can walk along the river in the Westminster and Southwark areas and see sites such as those already mentioned (Houses of Parliament, etc.), as well as some other amazing buildings and attractions. You can also visit shops, cafes and restaurants along the way. It is also possible to go sailing, rowing, skiffing and kayaking along the river, as well as go on a boat tour or hire a narrowboat. You can also visit the old warship <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/hms-belfast-london-england.html">HMS Belfast.</a><br />
The river also runs through Oxford, Windsor and Eton, which have a lot of history and sites to see if you want to escape the busy streets of London for a bit.<br />
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European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0River Thames, United Kingdom51.4917059 0.7321755000000393950.2258874 -1.8496114999999604 52.7575244 3.3139625000000392tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-33687176588602168102013-01-29T19:20:00.001+00:002015-08-11T16:22:14.094+01:00Toy Museum, Munich.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Spielzeugmuseum (as it is known in German) is a huge museum of toys dating back to the 1800's. It has 4 floors packed with displayed dolls, aeroplanes and other toys from all over America and Europe. You can have a wander round for a couple of hours for just a <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">€</span>3 fee. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span>European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-26201525085228337672013-01-27T16:47:00.000+00:002015-08-11T16:24:28.697+01:00Max-Joseph-Platz, Munich.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Max-Joseph-Platz is a large square in central Munich, named after King Maximilian Joseph, King of Bavaria from 1806-1825. It is home to a statue of the King himself, erected in 1835, the National Theatre Munich, The Residenztheatre and the Munich Residenz, a former Royal palace of Bavarian monarchs, which is open for public viewing.European Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724622357426383963noreply@blogger.com0Max-Joseph-Platz, 80539 München, Germany48.1399701 11.5785579999999348.1386456 11.57603649999993 48.1412946 11.58107949999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293726864351069217.post-34778758558968229432013-01-18T20:04:00.000+00:002015-08-11T16:28:07.488+01:00Englischer Garten, Munich.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Englischer Garten is a 910 acre public park in Munich, much bigger than Central Park in New York, that is styled on an 18th-19th century style popular in Britain at the time. It was opened in 1792 and now contains a Japanese tea house, a nude sunbathing area, streams, an artificial lake, beer gardens and the <a href="http://david-europeanexplorer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/chinesischer-turm-englischer-garten.html">Chinesischer Turm</a>, as well as gardens and other architecture. This makes it a perfect place to relax in the sun, go for a jog or have a beer or two!!<br />
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