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1. Castle of the Hohenzollern Dynasty
Castle of the Hohenzollern Dynasty
Description
Ancestral castle of the dynasty of the Hohenzollern, the dynasty which gave Germany a long line of kings and emperors. The Hohenzollern castle is located on the top of the Zollern mountain in South Germany, south of a small hamlet called Hechingen.
2. Tombs of the emperors in Speyer (Spire) Cathedral
Tombs of the emperors in Speyer (Spire) Cathedral
Description
Famous city of Speyer, one of the oldest cities of Germany, the capital of Bavaria. The Palatinate is located on the left side of the River Rhine, with a population of 24,000; it has a beautiful cathedral, the second largest church of Germany--Gothic and Romanesque style. Notice the round arches. Here are the tombs of the German emperors, especially the emperors of armies; they are buried in these catacomb-like crypts. In 1689 and 1794 Speyer was destroyed by French invasions. It became French in 1801, and after the victory over Napoleon it became Bavarian in 1815.
3. Central Argentine Railway Station
Central Argentine Railway Station
Description
Railway expansion has played a very important part in the development of the Republic. It was in 1854 that Buenos Aires granted the first railway concession in Argentina. It was for merely thirteen miles of line running westward from the capital, and it began working in 1857. Between that date and 1909 the railway mileage increased to 16,000 miles, this representing an average construction of a new line at the rate of 319 miles per annum. La Pampa is the territory with the greatest mileage in railways, and it is estimated that this mileage is likely to be doubled at no distant date. the total railroad mileage of the country is 22,310 miles.
4. "Our Lady's Church" and city hall
"Our Lady's Church" and city hall
Description
Now we see first the captial of Bavaria, Munich, or Muenchen. It is located on the River Isar. The colors of the flag of this country are blue and white. Besides beer, Munich is known for some other things, especially art. Munich, famous for the great art that has been created all during the centuries, is one of the art centers of Germany, and on the same level with Berlin and Dresden. It has a famous university, a Polytechnic Institute with university rank, an Academy of Fine Arts, an Academy of Natural Sciences, a famous German Academy, an Academy for Dramatic Art, for the education of actors and actresses, and a famous institute for Psychopathology, many important museums, and among them the Bavarian National Museum. This National Museum contains historical monuments and documents taken from all different branches and fields of the history of civilization, from olden times up to the present. There are two famous art galleries--the old and new Pinakotheca. The Old Pinakotheca contains masters especially of the 19th and 20th centuries. Furthermore, there is the Glyptothek, containing antique art, especially sculpture of the Greek and Roman times. Also, there is the Schack Gallery, containing German art of the 19th century especially. There is a large, wonderful State Library connected with the University Library, other galleries and the famous Alpine Museum. The name Muenchen is derived from the German word for "monk"--Moench. It has originally been a monk settlement, so it is called Muenchen. The periods which are famous for their art creations were under King Ludwig I, King Max II, and Ludwig II. Here is one of the newest architectural buildings in the city, finished a couple of years ago, the famous German Museum containing all branches of technique and natural sciences, and representing the most famous institute of this kind. At no other place in the world is a similar museum to be found. Weeks and months may be spent studying these different departments of the German Museum in Munich.
5. Clock towers of "Our Lady's Cathedral"
Clock towers of "Our Lady's Cathedral"
Description
On the first slide was shown a view of "Our Lady's Church" with the City Hall in the neighborhood. Here is the front view of "Our Lady's Church", a medieval structure in the style that is usually called Gothic. There are a number of architectural styles in the development of Western art and civilization. First, there is the Romanesque; second, the Gothic, then the Renaissance and finally the Baroque. This Gothic is the second of the great styles of the Occident; these are not confined to different nations, but are of inter-European character. Within the Gothic is distinguished the Early, High, and Late Gothic. This structure is wonderful example of High Gothic, especially the towers.
6. Church of St. Cajetan and Hall of Victory
Church of St. Cajetan and Hall of Victory
Description
This Church is one of the best examples of the Baroque style in architecture, which is the next great style after the Renaissance Period. On the right side of the picture, beside St. Cajetan's Church, is a big hall representing the so-called "Feldherrnhalle", which was erected to honor military leaders, the generals.
7. Museum of King Max
Museum of King Max
Description
This is one of the famous museums of Munich erected by King Max, under his rule, and forming the end of a long beautiful street, so that upon entering the street, one may see always in front this wonderful structure closing the view.
8. Angel of Peace
Angel of Peace
Description
Here is another monument, erected at the beginning of the 20th century in honor of Peace.
9. Statue of the Bavaria
Statue of the Bavaria
Description
The famous "Bavaria", a symbolical figure representing the spirit of Bavaria. It is a powerful work of sculpture, with the lion at the feet of the figure.
10. City theatre, Augsburg
City theatre, Augsburg
Description
Another of the larger cities of Bavaria, Augsburg, with a population of 154,000. There is a large number of churches and convents here. It was founded by the Romans in ancient times. During the middle ages it has been one of the wealthiest trading centers of Europe. This slide shows a modern structure of Augsburg, the City Theatre, of the second half of the 19th century. At the right is seen one of the city gates.
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