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The Evangelische Christuskirche (Evangelical Christ Church) in Mainz.

The Evangelische Christuskirche (Evangelical Christ Church) in Mainz.

The Hessisches Landesmuseum (Hessian State Museum) in Darmstadt is a museum of contemporary art.

The Hessisches Landesmuseum (Hessian State Museum) in Darmstadt is a museum of contemporary art.

The terrace at Sanssouci, the former summer palace of Frederick II of Prussia, at Potsdam, near Berlin.

The terrace at Sanssouci, the former summer palace of Frederick II of Prussia, at Potsdam, near Berlin.

Part of Schloss Cecilienhof where the Potsdam Conference - which established post-World War II order in Europe - took place in the summer of 1945.

Part of Schloss Cecilienhof where the Potsdam Conference - which established post-World War II order in Europe - took place in the summer of 1945.

A preserved portion of the Berlin Wall. The wall was begun in 1961 and completely encircled West Berlin. The beginning of the end of the wall came in 1989 when the East German regime allowed East Berliners to visit West Berlin. The former wall is marked in some places by cobblestones.

A preserved portion of the Berlin Wall. The wall was begun in 1961 and completely encircled West Berlin. The beginning of the end of the wall came in 1989 when the East German regime allowed East Berliners to visit West Berlin. The former wall is marked in some places by cobblestones.

The US Army Checkpoint (Checkpoint Charlie); the former crossing point between East and West Berlin.

The US Army Checkpoint (Checkpoint Charlie); the former crossing point between East and West Berlin.

The story of Hansel and Gretel is depicted on this traditionally painted home in Garmisch.

The story of Hansel and Gretel is depicted on this traditionally painted home in Garmisch.

Another view of Neuschwanstein, this time from the walking path below the castle.

Another view of Neuschwanstein, this time from the walking path below the castle.

Winter view of Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from the Marienbruecke (Mary's Bridge). This castle is the best known of the three royal palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The design and decoration of the castle pay homage to various medieval legends.

Winter view of Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from the Marienbruecke (Mary's Bridge). This castle is the best known of the three royal palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The design and decoration of the castle pay homage to various medieval legends.

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