Visiting Christian Churches
by aliante1981
Christian churches - be they Protestant, Orthodox, or Catholic - are a vital part of Europeýs cultural, artistic, architectural, and religious heritage, and as such you are likely (and I really recommend doing this:)) ) to visit many of them. However, most of them are even today not only major tourist attractions, but also religious sites where people come to pray. This is something to be respected, and here are several pieces of advice I would like to give that might help avoid ill-feeling:
- Dress modestly, covering shoulders and most part of the legs (women in Orthodox churches might be requested to put on something to cover the head);
- Do not speak loudly - all the descriptions are better either read in silence or given outside;
- Try not to walk too much during the service;
- Avoid using flash in your camera near people you see praying;
- Respect notes that forbid entrance to some parts of the church that are designated as ýfor prayer onlyý.
Following these simple guidelines helped me when I visited, I guess, more than 1000 churches up to date:)))
Here are the famous musicians
by Pavlik_NL
Next to the cityhall there is a statue of the four most famous inhabitants of Bremen. The four 'Bremer Stadtmusikanten' (= town-musicians), the mule, the dog, the cat and the rooster from this famous fairytale. You don't know the story and you go to Bremen: Well, then buy the story in any bookstore or touristgiftshop, sit down on one of the many terraces and read it. No better place to learn about it then the place ... where it happened.
The Markt
by barryg23
The Market is the busiest area of Bremen's old town. With the Rathaus, Dom, Statue of Roland and of course, the Four Musicians, the Markt attracts lots of visitors. It looks especially nice at night when the crowds have gone. The only eyesore is the most recent addition - the Parliament Building on the eastern side.
Walk through Viertel!
by Xfire
In "Viertel" you will find yourself in another world. Lots and lots of alternative and oriental shops, many strange people...Viertel is a bit different from the tidy city center. Really nice for a walk and having a coffee while relaxing in one of the many cosy cafés there, just walk through and you know what I mean.
You can also find many location for having a night out...see my night tips for further information.
Monument to Roland
by aliante1981
The on to the medieval knight Roland is one of Bremen's most famous monuments, and also an impeccable way to find out whether you have really reached the Market Square - in case you’ve got no map with you. The monument dates back to the year 1404 when it was a clear statement of the civic rights and of the independence of the city of Bremen from its archbishop.
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The windmill on the ramparts
Bremen, Germany
A proud Roland (and a gingerbread heart)
Bremen - Kirche
