This replica of an ancient settlement is a nod to Germany’s Celtic roots
Tag: History
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Ramstein Airshow Disaster Memorial
This solemn reminder of the darkest day in Ramstein’s history lists the names of those who perished
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Memorial to Bravo 12
This memorial marks the place where a C-5 crashed on takeoff outside the west side of Ramstein Air Base in 1990
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Stolpersteine “Stumbling Stones”
These simple brass markers remind us of the darkest time in history
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Celtic Settlement on the Donnersberg
Surrounded by an ancient stone wall, the settlement was founded in the early Iron Age.
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Porta Nigra. “The Black Gate”, Trier
This crazy structure was built by the Romans as a gateway across the Rhien River, now it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Citadelle de Bitche
This French fort was the scene of a major battle in the Franco-Prussian War, now it’s a self-guided tour through creepy catacombs
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Freinsheim
This Medieval town is surrounded by a wall that used to keep out marauding bandits, now it protects cute boutiques, bed and breakfasts and has some of the best wine in the region.
