Restoring a Legacy
Elbe and Vltava River Cruise from Berlin to Prague Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 2J1 Tel: (519)756-4900 Fax: (519)753-6376 E-mail: [email protected] Restoring a Legacy Elbe and Vltava River Cruise from Berlin to Prague Wednesday October10th - Tuesday October 23rd 2018
A 14 day tour beginning in Berlin, continuing through reunified eastern Germany and the Czech Republic ending in Prague its capital. Berlin, Dresden and Prague are now among Europe’s most dynamic and exciting cities filled with an amazing legacy of monumental architecture, superb museums, fascinating history, exciting music and fine food. MS Elbe Princess The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlin to the heart of Prague Year built: 2016
Length: 313 ft. Width: 34 ft. Number of cabins: 40 Passengers: 80 MS Elbe Princess The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlin to the heart of Prague Year built: 2016
Upper Deck: 24 cabins (23 double-occupancy, 1 for passengers with reduced mobility) MS Elbe Princess The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlin to the heart of Prague Year built: 2016
Main Deck: 16 double-occupancy cabins MS Elbe Princess The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlin to the heart of Prague Year built: 2016
Sun Deck Onboard amenities: Lounge/bar with large picture windows and dance floor, public patio, restaurant serving all passengers in one sitting, wide sun deck with chaise lounges, boutique. Entire ship and each cabin have reversible air- conditioning. Free Wi-Fi on board. Onboard amenities: Lounge/bar with large picture windows and dance floor, public patio, restaurant serving all passengers in one sitting, wide sun deck with chaise lounges, boutique. Entire ship and each cabin have reversible air- conditioning. Free Wi-Fi on board. All cabins have private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio. The beds face the window— providing a great view. Route East Wall Gallery - Berlin Wall 1961 - 1989 https://www.berlin.de/en/ Europa CenterEast Wall Gallery
Transformation… Bikini Berlin Transformation… Bikini Berlin The complex is located in the center of former West - Berlin which is still a lively commercial hub of the city with the Ku’damm shopping street nearby and the Europa Center across the Breitscheidplatz.
The church is a reinforced concrete structure filled with blue coloured glass bricks. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. The damaged tower is a magnificent testament to Berlin’s resolve to rebuild the city after WWII.
A Neo-Romanesque church, it was built by Franz Schwechten between 1891-5 for Kaiser Wilhelm II as a tribute to his father Kaiser Wilhelm I
After allied bombing in Nov. 1943, only the broken west tower of the church was left standing. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. The damaged tower is a magnificent testament to Berlin’s resolve to rebuild the city after WWII.
A Neo-Romanesque church, it was built by Franz Schwechten between 1891-5 for Kaiser Wilhelm II as a tribute to his father Kaiser Wilhelm I
After allied bombing in Nov. 1943, only the broken west tower of the church was left standing. The complex is located in the center of former West - Berlin which is still a lively commercial hub of the city with the Ku’damm shopping street nearby and the Europa Center across the Breitscheidplatz.
The church is a reinforced concrete structure filled with blue coloured glass bricks. Below the west tower of the destroyed church is a Memorial Hall.
It documents the history of the church and contains several of the original objects in the church as well as photos from before and after the bombing.
Some of the mosaic decoration and reliefs that survived the bombing can also be seen. Below the west tower of the destroyed church is a Memorial Hall.
It documents the history of the church and contains several of the original objects in the church as well as photos from before and after the bombing.
Some of the mosaic decoration and reliefs that survived the bombing can also be seen. Below the west tower of the destroyed church is a Memorial Hall.
It documents the history of the church and contains several of the original objects in the church as well as photos from before and after the bombing.
Some of the mosaic decoration and reliefs that survived the bombing can also be seen. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. “Berlin Mitte.”
Babel Platz
Lustgarten
Bebelplatz This 18th-century square in the heart of the central district of Mitte has an opera (St. Hedwig’s Cathedral) house, cathedral and a library and was once the site of a Nazi book-burning event. Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Altes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) Bode Museum Pergamon Museum Alte National Gallerie
Neues Museum
Alte MuseumAltes Museum
Berlinerdom Kunstgarten Zeughaus(German History Museum)
Stadtschloss > Humboldtforum (2019)
Berlin Mitte (Museum Island) The current exhibition buildings on Museum Island were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting a hundred years of museum architecture. Their magnificent collections illustrate the development of humanity from prehistoric times up to the 19th C. During World War II the collections were broken up, and some of the buildings suffered severe damage. Eventually, German reunification provided a unique historical opportunity to once again unite the collections. This evolved into architect David Chipperfield’s current alignment project which will physically connect 4 of the 5 museums, and involves the building of a new entrance and exhibition hall, the James-Simon Gallerie. (Herman Parzinger~Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) The goal is to foster appreciation of the interconnectedness of world peoples and their culture. James-Simon Gallerie
The current exhibition buildings on Museum Island were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting a hundred years of museum architecture. Their magnificent collections illustrate the development of humanity from prehistoric times up to the 19th C. During World War II the collections were broken up, and some of the buildings suffered severe damage. Eventually, German reunification provided a unique historical opportunity to once again unite the collections. This evolved into architect David Chipperfield’s current alignment project which will physically connect 4 of the 5 museums, and involves the building of a new entrance and exhibition hall, the James-Simon Gallerie. (Herman Parzinger~Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) The goal is to foster appreciation of the interconnectedness of world peoples and their culture. James-Simon Gallerie
The current exhibition buildings on Museum Island were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting a hundred years of museum architecture. Their magnificent collections illustrate the development of humanity from prehistoric times up to the 19th C. During World War II the collections were broken up, and some of the buildings suffered severe damage. Eventually, German reunification provided a unique historical opportunity to once again unite the collections. This evolved into architect David Chipperfield’s current alignment project which will physically connect 4 of the 5 museums, and involves the building of a new entrance and exhibition hall, the James-Simon Gallerie. (Herman Parzinger~Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) The goal is to foster appreciation of the interconnectedness of world peoples and their culture. James-Simon Gallerie
The current exhibition buildings on Museum Island were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting a hundred years of museum architecture. Their magnificent collections illustrate the development of humanity from prehistoric times up to the 19th C. During World War II the collections were broken up, and some of the buildings suffered severe damage. Eventually, German reunification provided a unique historical opportunity to once again unite the collections. This evolved into architect David Chipperfield’s current alignment project which will physically connect 4 of the 5 museums, and involves the building of a new entrance and exhibition hall, the James-Simon Gallerie. (Herman Parzinger~Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) The goal is to foster appreciation of the interconnectedness of world peoples and their culture. James-Simon Gallerie
The current exhibition buildings on Museum Island were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting a hundred years of museum architecture. Their magnificent collections illustrate the development of humanity from prehistoric times up to the 19th C. During World War II the collections were broken up, and some of the buildings suffered severe damage. Eventually, German reunification provided a unique historical opportunity to once again unite the collections. This evolved into architect David Chipperfield’s current alignment project which will physically connect 4 of the 5 museums, and involves the building of a new entrance and exhibition hall, the James-Simon Gallerie. (Herman Parzinger~Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) The goal is to foster appreciation of the interconnectedness of world peoples and their culture.
Pergamon Museum’s Ancient Near East gallery ranks among the world’s best collections of treasures from this region, which is dominated by the imposing bright blue glazed-brick Ishtar Gate of Babylon from 6th century BC.
The Pergamon Altar was erected between 166 and 156 BC possibly commemorating triumphs of the Pergamenes and as such, used to make tribute sacrifices to the gods Zeus and Athena. The architect/sculptor was Phyromachos, who along with Myron, Lysippos and Polykleitos is considered to be one of the four greatest Greek sculptors. The base of the altar is covered with a sculptural marble relief called the Gigantomachy depicting a narrative of battles between earthly Giants and Olympian gods. The Pergamon Altar was erected between 166 and 156 BC possibly commemorating triumphs of the Pergamenes and as such, used to make tribute sacrifices to the gods Zeus and Athena. The architect/sculptor was Phyromachos, who along with Myron, Lysippos and Polykleitos is considered to be one of the four greatest Greek sculptors. The base of the altar is covered with a sculptural marble relief called the Gigantomachy depicting a narrative of battles between earthly Giants and Olympian gods. The Pergamon Altar was erected between 166 and 156 BC possibly commemorating triumphs of the Pergamenes and as such, used to make tribute sacrifices to the gods Zeus and Athena. The architect/sculptor was Phyromachos, who along with Myron, Lysippos and Polykleitos is considered to be one of the four greatest Greek sculptors. The base of the altar is covered with a sculptural marble relief called the Gigantomachy depicting a narrative of battles between earthly Giants and Olympian gods.
The Siegessäule (victory column) was designed in 1864 to celebrate the Prussian victory that same year in the Prusso- Danish war.
By the time the column was finished in 1873, the Prussians had also triumphed over Austria (1866) and, most memorably, France (1871), so the monument's design was slightly altered to also commemorate these victories. The Siegessäule (victory column) was designed in 1864 to celebrate the Prussian victory that same year in the Prusso- Danish war.
By the time the column was finished in 1873, the Prussians had also triumphed over Austria (1866) and, most memorably, France (1871), so the monument's design was slightly altered to also commemorate these victories.
The column originally stood at the Königsplatz (now Platz der Republik), the square in front of the Reichstag. In 1938 the monument was moved to its current location by the Nazi government as part of a major urban redevelopment plan, known as Germania, that would transform Berlin into the capital of the world. Weighing over thirty tonnes, Victory was added after the Prussian victory over France. She is known as the 'heaviest woman in Berlin'. Weighing over thirty tonnes, Victory was added after the Prussian victory over France. She is known as the 'heaviest woman in Berlin'. The Brandenburg Gate (1788-91), was built for Prussian king Frederick William II on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin Mitte to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees, which leads directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs(under reconstruction). Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace The Brandenburg Gate (1788-91), was built for Prussian king Frederick William II on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin Mitte to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees, which leads directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs(under reconstruction). Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace The Brandenburg Gate (1788-91), was built for Prussian king Frederick William II on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin Mitte to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees, which leads directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs(under reconstruction). Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace The Brandenburg Gate (1788-91), was built for Prussian king Frederick William II on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin Mitte to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees, which leads directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs(under reconstruction). Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace The Brandenburg Gate (1788-91), was built for Prussian king Frederick William II on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin Mitte to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building which houses the German parliament (Bundestag). The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees, which leads directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs(under reconstruction). Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace
The Reichstag was built in 1894 to plans by Paul Wallot following an architectural competition for its design. Much of the interior, destroyed in 1933 &45 was restored between 1958-72 and after reunification a glass dome added by Sir Norman Foster from 1995-9. The Reichstag was built in 1894 to plans by Paul Wallot following an architectural competition for its design. Much of the interior, destroyed in 1933 &45 was restored between 1958-72 and after reunification a glass dome added by Sir Norman Foster from 1995-9. The Reichstag was built in 1894 to plans by Paul Wallot following an architectural competition for its design. Much of the interior, destroyed in 1933 &45 was restored between 1958-72 and after reunification a glass dome added by Sir Norman Foster from 1995-9.
The Potsdamer Platz crossing seen from the west into East Berlin 1989 German-American Architect : Helmut Jahn
Canadian Embassy Leipziger Platz ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ Secret Tunnel in Berlin Is anBerlin Wall Echo From~ about 75 tunnels the Cold War By CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE and PALKOwere built…at least 107 people KARASZJAN. New York Times Jan. 12, 2018 including men, women and BERLIN — “It was a very touching children escaped.moment. It brought back memories of a time when as a young man I had sworn to fight the wall.” Those were the words of Carl-Wolfgang Holzapfel, a 73-year-old retiree who says that he helped dig a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in the 1960s. The entrance to the tunnel, a desperate attempt to pierce the Iron Curtain and reunite a divided family, was unearthed this week after laying hidden for more than 50 years…. “It was a tunnel that had dramatic effect,” said Mr. Holzapfel, who helped to dig it. “Twenty-one people were arrested as a result of that tunnel, and one woman died while she was in prison.”
The Berlin Wall Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
The Berlin Wall Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
The Berlin Wall Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
The Berlin Wall Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
Berlin Wall Memorial For the most part the 155 kilometer long wall that once divided West Berlin from East Berlin has long been demolished. SomeThe Berlin Wall parts however have been preserved, including a 220 meter long section on Bernauer Straße Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
Berlin Wall Memorial For the most part the 155 kilometer long wall that once divided West Berlin from East Berlin has long been demolished. SomeThe Berlin Wall parts however have been preserved, including a 220 meter long section on Bernauer Straße Berlin Wall ~ about 75 tunnels were built…at least 107 people including men, women and children escaped.
Berlin Wall Memorial For the most part the 155 kilometer long wall that once divided West Berlin from East Berlin has long been demolished. SomeThe Berlin Wall parts however have been preserved, including a 220 meter long section on Bernauer Straße Potsdam
In 1744 the king commissioned architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to build a summer palace, the Schloss Sanssouci (Sanssouci Palace). In this palace he could leave all the formalities of the royal court behind and spend time on his hobbies like music and philosophy. In the Marmorsaal, which was loosely based on the Pantheon in Rome, he would invite famous philosophers like Voltaire. Potsdam
In 1744 the king commissioned architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to build a summer palace, the Schloss Sanssouci (Sanssouci Palace). In this palace he could leave all the formalities of the royal court behind and spend time on his hobbies like music and philosophy. In the Marmorsaal, which was loosely based on the Pantheon in Rome, he would invite famous philosophers like Voltaire. Potsdam
In 1744 the king commissioned architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to build a summer palace, the Schloss Sanssouci (Sanssouci Palace). In this palace he could leave all the formalities of the royal court behind and spend time on his hobbies like music and philosophy. In the Marmorsaal, which was loosely based on the Pantheon in Rome, he would invite famous philosophers like Voltaire. Potsdam
In 1744 the king commissioned architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to build a summer palace, the Schloss Sanssouci (Sanssouci Palace). In this palace he could leave all the formalities of the royal court behind and spend time on his hobbies like music and philosophy. In the Marmorsaal, which was loosely based on the Pantheon in Rome, he would invite famous philosophers like Voltaire. Potsdam
In 1744 the king commissioned architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to build a summer palace, the Schloss Sanssouci (Sanssouci Palace). In this palace he could leave all the formalities of the royal court behind and spend time on his hobbies like music and philosophy. In the Marmorsaal, which was loosely based on the Pantheon in Rome, he would invite famous philosophers like Voltaire. Elbe Havel Canal Aerial view of the Mittellandkanal trough bridge over the Elbe
Elbe Havel Canal Aerial view of the Mittellandkanal trough bridge over the Elbe
Elbe Havel Canal Magdeburg
Sack of Magdeburg 1631.
The Sack of Magdeburg was the destruction of the Protestant city of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 by the Imperial Army and the forces of the Catholic League. The incident is considered the worst massacres of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Magdeburg, then one of the largest cities in Germany and about the size of Cologne or Hamburg, never recovered from the disaster. Magdeburg Magdeburg Cathedral - Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice, is the oldest GothicMagdeburg cathedral in the country constructed over a period of 300 years starting from 1209. Sack of Magdeburg 1631.
The Sack of Magdeburg was the destruction of the Protestant city of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 by the Imperial Army and the forces of the Catholic League. The incident is considered the worst massacres of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Magdeburg, then one of the largest cities in Germany and about the size of Cologne or Hamburg, never recovered from the disaster. Magdeburg Magdeburg Magdeburg Magdeburg Magdeburg Magdeburg
In 1954 the Housing Association of the City of Magdeburg commissioned architect Hundertwasser to plan a multifunctional residential and commercial building. The Hundertwasser project fits into an architecturally unique ensemble that includes a Gothic cathedral, an eleventh century Romanesque monastery and the state parliament built in a mixture of baroque and classical styles Magdeburg
In 1954 the Housing Association of the City of Magdeburg commissioned architect Hundertwasser to plan a multifunctional residential and commercial building. The Hundertwasser project fits into an architecturally unique ensemble that includes a Gothic cathedral, an eleventh century Romanesque monastery and the state parliament built in a mixture of baroque and classical styles
There are fifty-five residential units in the Green Citadel of Magdeburg, along with shops and cafés on the ground floor; on the upper floors there is also a kindergarten and a hotel. Wittenburg Wittenburg Wittenburg Wittenburg Wittenburg Wittenburg
1525 woodcut of forgiveness from Christ outweighing the pope's indulgences Wittenburg
1525 woodcut of forgiveness from Christ Print outweighing made for the the 1617 pope's Reformation Jubilee showing Luther indulgencesenscribing the 95 Theses on the Wittenberg church door with a giant quill Wittenburg
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Wittenburg
In 1858 commemorative doors were installed on the church to celebrate Martin Luther's 375th birthday. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Wittenburg
In 1858 commemorative doors were installed on the church to celebrate Martin Luther's 375th birthday. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Wittenburg
In 1858 commemorative doors were installed on the church to celebrate Martin Luther's 375th birthday. "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Meissen
Holy Roman Emperor Otto I & Adelaide of Italy endowed the Diocese of Meissen in 971Meissen Cathedral 1260-1410 Meissen
Count Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat Porcelain Figure, Model 107, Circa 1880. Founded by Henry the Fowler 928-9 Meissen
Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Sargadelos and Meissen: Luxurious TablewareCount Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat Porcelain Figure, Model 107, Circa 1880. Founded by Henry the Fowler 928-9 Meissen
Meissen Cathedral 1260-1410 Meissen
Holy Roman Emperor Otto I & Adelaide of Italy endowed the Diocese of Meissen in 971Meissen Cathedral 1260-1410 Dresden
Should Dresden be visited because it used to be the gorgeous baroque pearl once called the ‘Florence on The Elbe’ or should it be visited to understand how it was reduced to rubble during WW II? Both motives are good enough, but better still is to actually wonder at a city that has struggled to rise beyond its destruction as it rebuilds itself slowly but surely. The story of Dresden is one of glory, devastation, and restoration of an incredible legacy. Dresden The bombing of Dresden was a British/American aerial bombing attack on the city of Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony, that took place during the Second World War in the European Theatre. In four raids between 13 and 15 February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and 527 of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city.
The bombing and the resulting firestorm destroyed over 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) of the city centre. An estimated 22,700 to 25,000 people were killed. Dresden The bombing of Dresden was a British/American aerial bombing attack on the city of Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony, that took place during the Second World War in the European Theatre. In four raids between 13 and 15 February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and 527 of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city.
The bombing and the resulting firestorm destroyed over 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) of the city centre. An estimated 22,700 to 25,000 people were killed. Dresden The bombing of Dresden was a British/American aerial bombing attack on the city of Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony, that took place during the Second World War in the European Theatre. In four raids between 13 and 15 February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and 527 of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city.
The bombing and the resulting firestorm destroyed over 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) of the city centre. An estimated 22,700 to 25,000 people were killed. The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) is a large mural of a mounted procession of the rulers of Saxony. It was originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Wettin Dynasty, Saxony's ruling family. In order to make the work weatherproof, it was replaced with approximately 23,000 Meissen porcelain tiles between 1904 and 1907. With a length of 102 metres (335 ft), it is known as the largest porcelain artwork in the world. The mural displays the ancestral portraits of the 35 margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904. The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) is a large mural of a mounted procession of the rulers of Saxony. It was originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Wettin Dynasty, Saxony's ruling family. In order to make the work weatherproof, it was replaced with approximately 23,000 Meissen porcelain tiles between 1904 and 1907. With a length of 102 metres (335 ft), it is known as the largest porcelain artwork in the world. The mural displays the ancestral portraits of the 35 margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904. Frederick I Elector of Saxony 1423-8 The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) is a large mural of a mounted procession of the rulers of Saxony. It was originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Wettin Dynasty, Saxony's ruling family. In order to make the work weatherproof, it was replaced with approximately 23,000 Meissen porcelain tiles between 1904 and 1907. With a length of 102 metres (335 ft), it is known as the largest porcelain Ernest, artwork Elector in of Saxony the world. (1464–1486), The mural Frederick displays II, Elector the of ancestral Saxony (1428–1464) portraits of and the 35 Albert III, Duke of Saxony (1486–1500) margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904. Frederick I Elector of Saxony 1423-8 Ernst, Elector of Saxony, 1464-1486 was the founder and progenitor of the Ernestine line of Saxon princes, The Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) is a large mural of a mounted procession of the and direct patrilineal ancestor of rulers of Saxony. It was originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate the 800th Queen Elizabeth II anniversary of the Wettin Dynasty, Saxony's ruling family. In order to make the work weatherproof, it was replaced with approximately 23,000 Meissen porcelain tiles between 1904 and 1907. With a length of 102 metres (335 ft), it is known as the largest porcelain Ernest, artwork Elector in of Saxony the world. (1464–1486), The mural Frederick displays II, Elector the of ancestral Saxony (1428–1464) portraits of and the 35 Albert III, Duke of Saxony (1486–1500) margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904. Frederick I Elector of Saxony 1423-8
“Monument to the Bastions of the Seven Planets,” (1990) Vincent Vanitchka. “Monument to the Bastions of the Seven Planets,” (1990) Vincent Vanitchka.
“Monument to the Bastions of the Seven Planets,” (1990) Vincent Vanitchka.
Konigstein Fortress Konigstein Fortress Konigstein Fortress Konigstein Fortress Elbe Sandstone Mountains Elbe Sandstone Mountains Elbe Sandstone Mountains Litomerice
The royal city of Litoměřice on the confluence of the Elbe and Ohře rivers is one of the most beautiful in the country.
Welcome to the Czech Republic! The country lies in the very centre of Europe, bordering with Germany in the West, Poland in the North, Slovakia in the East, and Austria in the South. The area of the Czech Republic comprises three historical parts: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Population: 10.4million Litomerice
The royal city of Litoměřice on the confluence of the Elbe and Ohře rivers is one of the most beautiful in the country.
Welcome to the Czech Republic! The country lies in the very centre of Europe, bordering with Germany in the West, Poland in the North, Slovakia in the East, and Austria in the South. The area of the Czech Republic comprises three historical parts: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Population: 10.4million Litomerice Litomerice
Litoměřice, jezuitský kostel Zvěstování Panny Marie Jesuit Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Prague City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague
Mikulas of Kadan 1410 Prague
Mikulas of Kadan 1410
Kampa Park Restaurant Kampa Park Restaurant Kampa Park Restaurant Kampa Park Restaurant
Parable of a Skull Jaroslav Rona 1993 Parable of a Skull Jaroslav Rona 1993
Strahov Monastery Philosophical Hall 1794-7 Strahov Monastery Philosophical Hall 1794-7
Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Memorial to the victims of the Heydrich Terror
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Restoring a Legacy
Vielen danke Děkuji mnohokrát Day 14 – October 15: FLIGHT HOME Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Prague airport for your return flight to Toronto.
WELCOME HOME
Tour cost from Toronto $6,495.00 per person sharing double accommodation. Single supplement $2,550.00 (main deck), Land only $5,555.00
**Please note that no specific cabins can be held without deposit. Availability of any specific cabin type is to be determined at time of booking.
Included in the price: - Return flights on Air Canada Rouge - Airport taxes and security fees - Transportation throughout - 2 nights’ accommodation in Berlin & 2 nights in Prague - 8 night cruise in main deck cabin on the MS Elbe Princesse I. Please add $250.00 for an upper deck cabin. - Daily breakfast, 7 lunches & 11 dinners with beverages during meal times while on cruise - Sightseeing as per the program - Fully escorted - All gratuities - Cruise port charges
Not Included: - Meals and beverages with meals not specified in the itinerary - Items of a personal nature - Optional travel insurance. Please contact the office for rates.