Chapter 406: Laughing, smiling slightly
It is the living area of the citizens. The shops, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and handicraft shops along www.biquge.info the street are dazzling. The Cathedral is among the six minarets on the skyline.
Four of them belong to the Cathedral Church. From the walk along the canopy to the Cathedral Square, the architectural style suddenly becomes open and thick. The cathedral was built in 1004 in the Romanesque and Gothic style of the Middle Ages, with grey masonry from Franconia. The interior of the church is more modest, but there is no shortage of fine stone carvings and altars.
And among the celebrities who are buried here is the most important Pope Clement II, who is the only pope buried north of the Alps. The most interesting is a stone sculpture at the entrance of the church, known as the Knight, but no one knows for sure which artist this statue came from and who portrayed it. Every Saturday from 12:00 to 12:30.
There is also a free organ concert in the Cathedral Chapel. Address: 5 Ways to get there: Bus 910, stop, or walk about 200 meters from the Yan?. Opening hours: Guided tours are available daily at 14:00 and 15:00, with additional sessions on Mondays at 10:30. There are no guided tours on holidays. Website::- The Cathedral is the historical and spiritual center.
Completed in 1012, burned down twice, and rebuilt in 1237, the building was changing from Romanesque to Early Gothic. The cathedral is famous in Germany for its four tall spires. The cathedral is home to some of the most important historical figures in history: Henry II, who established the political centrality of a thousand years ago, and the famous King Conrad III.
and Pope Clemens II, who served as bishop, the only papal cemetery north of the Alps. The cathedral cathedral is the same as the one introduced by the proprietress of Huayou, and it is being repaired everywhere, although it is a good thing, but the ancient buildings and scaffolding are put together, especially the snow fall and Liu Jingshu These pictures look like.
I always feel that the interior of the cathedral is a typical Gothic, the heavy stone blocks make the church very majestic and simple, and the beautiful stone carvings make people can't help but want to explore the story behind it, which is worthy of being a world cultural heritage. The Cathedral Cathedral and the New Palace of the Cathedral were originally thought to be just a fairytale town like Rothenburg.
Once you arrive, you will see the beautiful statues and baroque buildings that you will know that this is a medieval city in the true sense of the word. In 1007, the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II elevated it to the seat of bishop and emperor, with the aim of creating a "new Roman city". For a long time after that.
It became the religious and political center of Europe, where a large number of outstanding German architects were inspired, leaving behind countless works of art in the history of architecture. To this day, the old town still preserves a large number of famous buildings in Roman, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles. 【New Palace】The new royal palace is located opposite the cathedral.
It is the most outstanding representative of the Baroque architectural era. The Roman Emperor Henry II elevated it to the diocese in 1007, and the new palace has been the bishop's residence since its completion in 1703. Compared with the solemnity of the old palace, the new palace is romantic and exquisite, and now the new palace has also been transformed into a museum.
The back garden of the new royal palace overlooks the church of St. Michel in the distance. Next to the cathedral is the old palace and the new palace. The old palace is in Renaissance style, and the interior of the palace has now been converted into a museum. There is a delicate "beautiful gate"?. Today it is a particularly quiet and charming courtyard, with classic timber-framed structures on the old houses.
There is also a balcony full of flowers. There is also a historical museum. Since the 13th century, the bishops of the old palace have been relatives of the kingdom, and a lot of wealth has been spent on various buildings. Today's old palace doesn't look so grand, it looks like it's just an ordinary courtyard.
With the closed doors and the flowers still blooming, it's hard to associate this unremarkable courtyard with the bishop's former palace. Rose Garden [Rose Garden] More than 4,500 roses of about 48 different colors bloom in a flower bed surrounded by boxwood trees. Every year the rose garden hosts a variety of musical performances.
In particular, the Rose Serenade Concert combines a selection of music programs with the gorgeous atmosphere of the garden. Rose GardenRose GardenBecause it is autumn, the roses are not in full bloom in such a large area. But the delicate and elegant sculptures among the flowers can still faintly reveal the splendor of the city at that time.
The Rose GardenThe Rose Garden and the Cathedral Church are halfway up the hill and overlook the entire site. Although the view is certainly not as good as that of St. Michael's Abbey, it is not bad for people like Xueluo and Liu Jingshu who have not had a chance to climb the heights, and there are also long patches of red roofs. As long as you pay attention, the streets are full of cute and delicate little corners and alleys.
It's like stepping into a fantasy world. The scenery of the city is very beautiful. Whether it's restaurants, shops, or monuments, each building is exquisite, and there are no modern buildings in sight, giving the whole city a relaxed and quaint aesthetic. It is for these reasons that it is widely regarded as one of the most attractive cities in Germany to live in.
On the way, I came across a classic car that was particularly in line with the style of painting, so good that this bridge is also a good angle to look at from a distance, and the map marks the small [small] This is a row of low, semi-timbered houses built along the east bank of the Regnitz River, located between the two bridges. It is said that it was first inhabited by fishermen and their families.
The small houses are supported by a few pieces of wood stuck in the water, and there are small gardens and balconies in front of the houses, and flowers of all colors. To be honest, not at all, but no one cares about that. The whole small is suitable for standing on the other side of the river and looking at it from afar. Many places in Little Europe where there is water are called "small", and the banks of the Regnitz River are no exception.
The river that used to be turbulent at your feet gradually became soothing and clear when it became smaller. The best place to walk the small is on the river trail on the opposite bank. The small area is actually a former fishermen's settlement, consisting of a row of beautifully decorated wooden houses, most of which are still remnants of the Middle Ages. The small and delicate courtyard is also a mooring place for each family's boats.
On the banks of the Regnitz River, a splendid and romantic landscape is formed. In Germany, or even just in Bayern, you may easily find a city that is more beautiful than this, but there is no city that can be as ingeniously integrated as here. It's hard to imagine that this is here.
What kind of ideals did this small city with a population of less than 60,000 have? There are few people on the streets and even fewer tourists. In the cold afternoon wind, this medieval ancient city looks particularly cold, and when it is time to leave, Xue Luo and Liu Jingshu sail to the last stop of the German-Austrian tour: Frankfurt. [Write before leaving] There are not many people who will include it in the itinerary.
But it's a place that Snow Falls in love with at a glance. Anyone who has been to this small town will not be stingy with praise for it. It's a quaint and unique Bavarian town, it's a medieval town that hasn't changed its face for more than a thousand years, it's just a stop on your snowy journey, but it's always there year after year.
Let the Regnitz River flow quietly. Frankfurt, the starting point is also the end point, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu both encountered traffic jams near Frankfurt. Google Maps is still very sensitive to reminders of congested road sections. If you're going to Frankfurt to catch a flight that day, be sure to leave plenty of time on the road.
In case of traffic jams. Motel 1 at Frankfurt Airport In order to catch the plane tomorrow morning, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu booked the hotel in Frankfurt by the airport, so they did not arrange any itinerary in Frankfurt. The area around the hotel is full of these overnight hotels, and buses to and from the airport are busy at the door of each hotel.
Motel 1 at Frankfurt Airport arrived in Frankfurt in the evening, with only one theme – leaving behind, because the snow fell and Liu Jingshu's luggage far exceeded the required weight. Including how to balance the weight of the two boxes, everything, after all the problems were solved, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu almost sat down and couldn't get up.
The soy sauce and rice that I finally bought at Motel 1 Frankfurt Airport almost thought that I had the whole world at that time, and many times Xueluo and Liu Jingshu's stomach represented that when Xueluo and Liu Jingshu missed their motherland, they saved Xueluo and Liu Jingshu like heroes. It's not worth much, but it's time to say goodbye to them.
There is still reluctance, perhaps because of a certain habit of life that has been developed in the past 14 days. The map of Frankfurt found that there was a hotel a kilometer away, and the two walked over to buy dinner and tomorrow's breakfast. There is a gas station on the road, and since Hertz rents a car with full fuel, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu are going to come over early tomorrow morning to refuel.
Frankfurt did a particularly down-to-earth thing before leaving, and the locals learned to return the empty drink bottles that had been saved all the way, and finally saw the legendary tall machine near the hotel! Fully automatic, the bottle was thrown in and scanned and counted one by one, and finally the machine would spit out a small receipt and go directly to the supermarket cashier to get the money!
Shopping at the supermarket can also be directly deducted. 10 bottles can be refunded 2, 3 euros, the money to buy coffee ~ Frankfurt this trip on the basis of self-driving, the number of daily walks is basically 10,000, every day back to the hotel to sleep and the next day immediately like a chicken blood full of blood, the key is to be like 14 consecutive days.
15 Epilogue 15 Frankfurt Airport - Abu Dhabi Airport - Since many guides mention that it takes a long time to return the car, get a tax refund, and clear customs, even if the flight is before noon, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu still check out early in the morning and rush to the airport. Frankfurt International Airport [About Returning] It is best to fill up the car when returning the car.
Since gas stations near the airport are more expensive, it is recommended to fill up in advance and then make up near the airport. Xueluo and Liu Jingshu added once each to the airport. When you arrive at the airport, follow the signs along the way, find a place to return the car, see the Hertz sign, drive over, and wait in line if there is someone in front of you.
Unload things here, hand over the car keys to the staff, and after the staff checks the fuel gauge and whether the vehicle is damaged, if there is no problem, the machine will type a list out for you, and the return procedure is completed. Xueluo and Liu Jingshu deliberately took the list and went to the Hertz counter upstairs to confirm whether there were any other procedures.
The staff looked at the order and signaled everything, and Xueluo and Liu Jingshu left with peace of mind. Frankfurt International Airport came early, and the Hertz drop-off was emptyFrankfurt International Airport said that the airport check-in was stricter than the outside, and sometimes even some special reflective equipment would be used to check whether there were small scratches or the like.
So, although there is, it is inevitable that my heart will beat faster when the staff checks it. The crew didn't check as carefully as the legend, just took a cursory circle around the car and checked the cab and electronic systems. In the end, he said to Xueluo and Liu Jingshu: Xueluo and Liu Jingshu's hanging hearts were completely let go!
Frankfurt International Airport returned to the car before clicking a note, 1,800 kilometers of snow fell and Liu Jingshu drew a perfect circle in the south and west of Germany. Pick up and return the car is much smoother than expected, commemorating the success of the first cross-border self-driving! Thank you for the only driver of this trip, Master Dai Xiansen, hard work~ Goodbye to Frankfurt International Airport.
Carrying Xueluo and Liu Jingshu all the way through all kinds of beautiful scenery! When checking in at Frankfurt International Airport, they also encountered a small episode! After Xueluo and Liu Jingshu weighed the two boxes at the counter one after another, the total weight of the two exceeded the rated total by more than 1 kilogram! Xueluo lowered her head speechlessly, unable to express regret.
I wish the teller could not find out about this problem because he was too busy and negligent, but that was someone else's job, and the person was professional! The teller brother slowly and methodically stated this fact to Xueluo. Xueluo was searching for words and phrases begging for mercy, but I didn't expect the teller brother to smile instantly and said.
Although I am a little overweight, I will forget it this time, Xueluo will let you go here! I am just ~ Xueluo can't wait to throw all the fancy thank you sentences mastered in Xueluo's brain thesaurus to him! My impression of Etihad Airways skyrocketed in an instant! The return task and consignment task have been completed, and the last task is coming, tax refund!
When shopping in Germany, we have to mention the tax refund policy. The two major tax refund service agencies in the local area are one, etc. It's just that there are some in it. When you make a purchase, you can enjoy a tax refund of about 11% on a single receipt of 25 euros or more. Remember to ask the merchant for it when shopping. After the merchant completes the form, fill in the personal information by yourself and bring the checked baggage when you leave the country.
Tax refund form, boarding pass, passport shall be stamped and confirmed by customs. There are three ways to get a tax refund: cash, credit card refund, and Alipay refund. Note that you can just refund the euro. 1. Tax refund method 1, choose Alipay tax refund, you must manually fill in your Alipay account on the tax refund form. The advantage of returning Alipay is that there is no handling fee.