Schlitz Travel Guide

  The picturesque medieval HESSIAN town of...
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  • The picturesque medieval HESSIAN town of Schlitz
      The picturesque medieval HESSIAN town of...
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  • Traditional costumes from Schlitz
      Traditional costumes from Schlitz
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  • Bed for Small People
      Bed for Small People
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      Market Square in Grueneberg
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      Watchtour in Schlitz
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View from the Town Tower

View from the Town Tower, Schlitz

 Weissdorn Says:  The view is incredible from the town tower! Before you groan at the thought of having to climb all of those steps to get to the top, let me assure you that that have a reliable elevator with a guide. You only have to pay 2 Euro, while he tells you all about the tower's... 

St. Margarite's Church

St. Margarite's Church, Schlitz

 Weissdorn Says:  The more simplistic the churches appear in Germany, the older they tend to be - with the exception of modern churches. This one was consecrated on September 20, 812 A.D. by the Archbishop of Mainz Richolf. Inside is very plain, without the Gothic gigantic-ness, and leaves... 

Vorderburg Castle

Vorderburg Castle, Schlitz

 Weissdorn Says:  This medievel caslte was built around 1600, and is the residential part that has been left over from the original castle that was built in the 12th century. All that's left from the true original castle is the keep tower which was built in 1181. The facade is typical... 

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Schlitz has a Troubadour

Schlitz has a Troubadour, Schlitz

 Weissdorn Says:  Maybe he got his inspiration from that wonderful Renaissance castle in the middle of town. It was the only thing missing in the historical picture, and now it's complete. Schlitz has a troubadour and his name is Michael von Richtberg, or better known to the Schlitzers as... 

Traditional Costume Festival in Schlitz

Traditional Costume Festival in Schlitz, Schlitz

 Weissdorn Says:  Every 2 years, Schlitz has a traditional costume festival. Thie next festival is scheduled for July 11-14, 2003. Not only the people from Schlitz attend this festival with their bright coloured tradtional costumes, but it also attracts all of the traditional dance and... 

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 Awhile back, a friend of mine from the U.S. came for a visit. "Where do you live, again?" she asked. "East Hesse in the back-hills." I answered. "Oh...umm, is that anywhere near Bavaria?" I sighed... 

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Schiltz Deep in the heart of Hesse

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 Wonderful small town with lots to see. Much of the 14th century building here are well preserved or restored. Great beer Stubes 

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