Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Travel Guide
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Germany's traditional charm is most evident in the eastern states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. Since the former communist German Democratic Republic (commonly referred to by its German acronym—DDR or its English equivalent GDR) resolutely clung to its German heritage, an unspoiled German state of mind still survives here.
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Hotels
Hotels in eastern Germany are up to international standards and, due to economic subsidies in the 1990s, often far outshine their West German counterparts...read more
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Restaurants
Enterprising young managers and chefs have established themselves in the East, so look for new, usually small, restaurants. People in the region are extremely...read more
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Things To Do in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
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Travel Deals in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
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Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia Experiences
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Following Martin Luther: Trace the path of the ultimate medieval rebel in Wittenberg, Eisenach, and the Wartburg and gain valuable insight into... Read more
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Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are currently celebrating the "Luther decade," preparing to mark the Protestant Reformation's 500th anniversary in... Read more
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Begun in Weimar, the Bauhaus movement's futuristic design, "form from function" mentality, and revolutionary spirit has inspired artists worldwide... Read more
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The cuisine of the region is hearty and seasonal, and almost every town has a unique specialty unavailable outside the immediate area. Look for... Read more
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The Prologue
A bit about my family for my Fodor friends: My wife Deille and I have been married for 20 years. Read more -
Five weeks left until our summer 2012 trip to Europe (as of May 25). Read more
·Germany Forum
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We will be in Germany Aug.31-Sept.9. We arrive in Hamburg and til the 3rd we will be there visiting a friend. May go to Berlin for a day with her.
Then the 3 of us (husband, 23yr.old son) plan to fly to Read more
