Haus der Geschichte
20 November 2013
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17 November 2013
16 November 2013
15 November 2013
14 November 2013
13 November 2013
12 November 2013
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
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| Lutherstadt WITTENBERG an der Elbe | Blick von der Stadtkirche auf den Marktplatz und Schlosskirche |
11 November 2013
10 November 2013
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
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| Schöne Grüße aus Wittenberg |
Die Lutherstadt Wittenberg
a. d. Elbe, von flämischen Siedlern gegr., die Markgraf Albrecht d. Bär der Askanier, ins Land gerufen hatte, 1180 erstm. urkdl. erwähnt, erhielt 1293 Stadtrechte. Als herzogl. und kurfürstl. Residenz bis 1422 und erneut ab 1486 unter Kurfürst Friedr. d. Weisen (1486 - 1525 ) der 1502 die Universität gründete, an der ab 1508 Martin Luther lehrte, wurde die Stadt Wiege der Reformation und geist. Mittelpunk Deutschlands, 31.10.1517 Veröffentlichung der 95 Thesen. Auch Luthers Gefährten lebten in Wittenberg: Ph. Melanchton (1497 - 1560) und Joh. Bugenhagen (1485 - 1558). Lucas Cranach d. Ä. (1472 - 1553) war hier Hofmaler und Bürgermeister. Nach Luthers Tod 1546 u. d. Schmalkald. Krieg 81546/47) kommt W. a. d. albertin. Linie. Ende als Residenz: ab 1815 preußisch. Seit 1952 im DDR-Bezirk Halle, seit dem 3. Oktober 1990 Teil des Bundeslandes Sachsen-Anhalt.
09 November 2013
08 November 2013
07 November 2013
Dessau-Wörlitzer Gartenreich
Luisium im Dessau-Wörlitzer Gartenreich
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| Luisium im Dessau-Wörlitzer Gartenreich |
06 November 2013
05 November 2013
04 November 2013
03 November 2013
02 November 2013
Dessau
Dessau
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| DESSAU |
DESSAU
Dessau, die ehem. Residenzstadt der Fürsten von Anhalt-Dessau u. ehem. Hauptstadt des Freistaates Anhalt, hat um 90.000 Einw. Sie liegt an der Mündung der Mulde i. d. Elbe. Sitz des berühmten Bauhauses, hier 1925 von Walter Gropius gegründet, prägte den Stil d. 20. Jh. entscheidend mit. Bedeutendes Kulturzentrum. Wichtiger Industriestandort und Verkehrsknotenpunkt. In der ehem. DDR Teil des Bezirkes Halle. Seit dem 3.10.1990 Stadt im Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt.
01 November 2013
31 October 2013
30 October 2013
29 October 2013
28 October 2013
26 October 2013
Malacca
Malacca
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| Night view of the Stadhuys, Chist Church and the Clock Tower. During major festivals and holidays, this area is filled with tourists right into midnight. Neon lighted trishaws can be seen waiting for tourists for sightseeing until late in the night. |
25 October 2013
Malacca
Malacca
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| The Samudera Maritime Museum is a ship shaped Maritime Archaeology Museum. It was constructed as a replica of 'Flor De La Mar', the Portuguese ship that sank off the Coast of Malacca while on its way to Portugal in November 1511. |
24 October 2013
Malacca
Malacca
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| At the Dutch Square, brightly decorated trishaws await tourists for a ride down memory lane. The trishaws are also equipped with stereo sets and often play loud music while taking visitors around the heritage area. |
23 October 2013
22 October 2013
Malacca
Malacca
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| Tourists thronged the A Famosa to see the most well-known and symbolic fortress that the Portuguese had ever built in Malaysia. Above the A Famosa is the St. Paul's Church. It is located at the top of St. Paul's Hill and is today part of the Malacca Museum Complex. |
21 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Night view of the Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam, Penang. During the Chinese New Year period the temple was decorated with lightings and lighted throughout the night. |
20 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Since 1891, Kek Lok Si Temple is known as the jewel in the crown of heritage temples in Malaysia, and has been identified as one of the largest and finest temple complex in South-east Asia. |
19 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Night scenes clockwise from top left: the Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai) banking area where the early days of banking industry started; Chulia Street backpackers' area; Penang Municipal City Hall building; the Queen Victoria Clock Tower. |
18 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| The morning sun has just risen around the Komtar area in George Town, Penang. The 65-storey (232 m) Komtar Tower is a multipurpose complex where many retail outlets, a bus transportation hub and administrative offices for the Penang State Government are located. |
17 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Georgetown's Kek Lok Si consists of temples, pagodas, monasteries, prayer halls and stunning landscaped gardens. |
16 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| The Penang Botanic Gardens is a favourite place for locals and tourists to enjoy a green environment. Monkeys roam freely in this garden unlike in a zoo. The tram brings visitors around the garden while those who are fit choose to jog. The garden is also called the Waterfall Garden because of the waterfall there. |
15 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| With the upgraded Penang Hill funicular railway, passengers now have non-stop service in the blue coloured air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches that are capable of ferrying up to 100 passengers at one go. From the hill top, visitors can have a panoramic view of George Town. |
14 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is Penang's first grade one restoration project. It was the winner of "Most Excellent Project" UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Conservation Awards 2000. The mansion was the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze who came from a poor Hakka family and later accumulated his wealth through hard work and perseverance. |
13 October 2013
Penang
Penang
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| Constructed around the year 1800, the famous Kapitan Kling Mosque in Georgetown, Penang remained Indian-Islamic haven of worship. |
12 October 2013
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands
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| The Smokehouse Inn was built in the 1930's and is one of Cameron Highlands oldest hotels. |
11 October 2013
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands
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| Dawn view of the Sungai Palas Tea Plantation, the most photogenic area in Cameron Highlands |
10 October 2013
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands
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| 1. The Smokehouse Inn 2. Strawberry Farm 3. Sungai Palas Tea Plantation 4. Clipping tea at Sungai Palas 5. Clipping tea at Boh Tea Estate 6. Orang Asli (Original people) rainforest village 7. British phone box at the Smokehouse Inn |
09 October 2013
Terengganu
Terengganu
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| Waving coconut palms on this sun-drenched beach on Pulau Redang in Terengganu make this island gataway the perfect tropical paradise. |
08 October 2013
07 October 2013
Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya
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| Built by Frenchman Rev. Farve in 1849, this twin tower Gothic church was dedicated to St. Francis Xavier who is well remembered for his missionary work spreading Catholicism to South-East Asia during the 16th century. |
06 October 2013
Selangor
Selangor
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| The Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. It is the country's biggest mosque and also the second biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. |
05 October 2013
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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| Baked by the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, a popular shopping mall, is one of the focal points of entertainment in Kuala Lumpur. |
04 October 2013
Malaysia
Malaysia
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| A popular tourist spot, Jalan Petaling buzzes with life every evening when stalls sell a mind-boggling array of goods such as leather products, cameras, clothes, costume jewellery and souvenirs. |
03 October 2013
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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| The Istana Negara (Malay for National Palace) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state of Malaysia. |
02 October 2013
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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| Boasting a red-brick façade, Sultan Abdul Samad Building on Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Raja has a clock tower that is crowned with a copper dome. |
01 October 2013
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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| Zipping across Kuala Lumpur city centre, KL Monorail offers elevated view of the city sights. |
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