Kaltenberg Ritterturnier in Bavaria, Germany
The name of the Kaltenberg Ritterturnier translates into English as the Kaltenberg Knights' Tournament. Its highlights include jousting and demonstrations of martial skills as part of a spectacular show
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German beer purity law of 1516
In 1516 the Reinheitsgebot, regulating the pricing and ingredients of beer, became law across the Duchy of Bavaria. Some people herald it as a world first: a law governing food production had become valid across an entire territory.
Top things to do in Munich, Germany
Germany’s largest urban palace, the Munich Residence, is just a couple of minutes’ walk from Marienplatz. Visiting throws light onto the enormous wealth and power once held by the Wittelsbach family, who ruled over Bavaria for more than 700 years.
Munich Christmas market – tradition in Germany
Munich residents meet at the Advent markets to socialise over post-work mugs of Glühwein (mulled wine). The Christmas markets in Munich are by no means held only to attract visitors to the city.
Schlenkerla Rauchbier smoke beer in Bamberg
The attractive German city of Bamberg is the third largest urban UNESCO World Heritage Site in the European Union and its cathedral holds the tomb of the only pope buried north of the Alps. However, culture and history can wait, I came here for a beer.