On Monday, September 20, 2010 we visited Limburg.
A walk through the city of Limburg!
Yes, we were there!The following pictures are along the cobblestone walks. We are always facinated with the architecture of the homes and buildings. It always amazes us when we see buildings that are leaning and people are still living in them!
Notice the leaning buildings!
A very old church--we are facinated with the many churches.
City Hall--Rathaus
This was a children's fair--they called it a fair to establish respect for the children! They had booths set up and the children could do all kinds of crafts--they were having a lot of fun!
Another old church--this picture was taken from the car window as we were traveling!
The following is of the Cathedral of Limburg. It is on the top of the hill above Limburg--and was quite a climb. It goes back well into the 13th Century--the interior was destroyed in the 30 year war and redone in the 1700s.
This picture was taken from the walkway beside the church looking down over the city!
More of the same!
Behind the Church is a very old castle that is now being used as a museum. It is interesting because many of the tourist attractions and also many businesses are closed on Mondays. They call it their Ruhetag (which means rest day). The castle museum was closed.
The castle is a Roman Built Castle and was built in the beginning of the 13th Century. Was remodeled in the 19th Century.
The white door looking things on the right are actually burial vaults.
The Lahn River runs through Limburg. There is a beautiful walkway besides the river. The bridge is a very old bridge and is still being used today by automobiles.
On top of the bridge
Picture of the Cathedral from the bridge
This swan came all the way across the river because there was a lady feeding some ducks--the swan drove the ducks away and then went after the lady with the food--it was kind of funny to watch, but a little frightening for the lady.
Notice the leaning buildings!
A very old church--we are facinated with the many churches.
City Hall--Rathaus
This was a children's fair--they called it a fair to establish respect for the children! They had booths set up and the children could do all kinds of crafts--they were having a lot of fun!
Another old church--this picture was taken from the car window as we were traveling!
The following is of the Cathedral of Limburg. It is on the top of the hill above Limburg--and was quite a climb. It goes back well into the 13th Century--the interior was destroyed in the 30 year war and redone in the 1700s.
This picture was taken from the walkway beside the church looking down over the city!
More of the same!
Behind the Church is a very old castle that is now being used as a museum. It is interesting because many of the tourist attractions and also many businesses are closed on Mondays. They call it their Ruhetag (which means rest day). The castle museum was closed.
The castle is a Roman Built Castle and was built in the beginning of the 13th Century. Was remodeled in the 19th Century.
The white door looking things on the right are actually burial vaults.
The Lahn River runs through Limburg. There is a beautiful walkway besides the river. The bridge is a very old bridge and is still being used today by automobiles.
On top of the bridge
Picture of the Cathedral from the bridge
This swan came all the way across the river because there was a lady feeding some ducks--the swan drove the ducks away and then went after the lady with the food--it was kind of funny to watch, but a little frightening for the lady.
We had a great time. We really appreciate Ron and Carol Frost who are so willing to take us places in their car so that we can enjoy the beauty of Germany.
