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Old May 23rd, 2017, 10:05 AM
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Euro Travel & Trivia Quiz #185

1- What is Germany's highest mountain peak and what town is it near?

2- What are the 4 main 'Mad Ludwig' castles in Germany?

3- Where is Bernadette of Lourdes buried?

4- Where was the Swiss Confederation born? Where is it?

5- After slicing his ear off in Arles Van Gogh committed himself to a mental asylum in what nearby town?

6- Where did Van Gogh die - and where he is buried?

7- Where is Rin Tin Tin buried? Why was he buried here and not near Hollywood where he rose to fame?

8- Where would one find the largest collection of Third Reich remains in one location - including the stadium and balcony from which Hitler famously reviewed goose-stepping troops on the vast parade ground?

9- What is the nearest railhead for Mont Saint-Michel in France?

10 - Why would someone take a day trip from Berlin to Lubenau? (To do what?)

BONUS Q- Where will you see Chateau d'Eauxs in France?
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5. St. Remy
6. Auvers-sur-Oise - buried in the cemetery there
7. Dog cemetery near Paris (Asnieres sur Seine)
9. Pontorson
Bonus? - Anywhere there is a water tower
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4.5 right - why was Rin Tin Tin buried in Paris?
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It is chateaux d'eau.
Multiple castles. One water.
Easy ;-)

No idea on NONE of your questions. Now I feel useless.
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1. Die Zugspitze [near Fuessen?]

2. Neuschwanstein is one, don't know the rest.

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 - no idea.

8. Nuremberg
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Zugspitze is not near Fuessen but is the highest peak in Germany. Think swandav!
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>>Zugspitze is not near Fuessen but is the highest peak in Germany. Think swandav!<<

Oh, dear... I thought this was the easiest of the bunch. It's Garmisch Parten-Kirchen.
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2.

Linderhof
Neuschwanstein
Herrenchiemsee
Hohen Schwangau -- Not one he built, but one he presumably grew up in, along with Nymphenburg Palace.

I didn't check any spellings so please excuse!
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Trophywive007 gets those two right!

3,4,7, 10 remain unasnwered! #7 was right for the place but gave no reason Rin Tin Tin was buried in France and not Hollywood.
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3-Nevers, France

4- Rutli Meadow high above Lake Lucerne

7- The dog befriended an American GI in WW 1 who took him back to California after war - thought he'd send remains back to dog's homeland - France.

10- To ride punts (boats propelled by a guy standing with a pole) thru a watery area.
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