Christmas Market

A Christmas market, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany but are now being held in many other countries. The history of Christmas markets goes back to 1434. The Christmas markets of Bautzen, Frankfurt and Munich were even older. The Vienna "December market" was a kind of forerunner of the Christmas market and dates back to 1294

In southern Germany and Austria it is sometimes called a "Christkindlmarkt" (German languaje literally meaning "Christ child market"). Generally held in the town square and adjacent pedestrian zones, the market sells food, drink, and seasonal items from open-air stalls, accompanied by traditional singing and dancing. On opening nights (and in some towns more often) onlookers welcome the ‘Christkind’, or boy Jesus, acted out by a local child.

Popular attractions at the market include the Nativity Scene, Zwetschgenmännle (figures made of decorated dried plums),Nussknacker (carved Nutcrackers), Gebrannte Mandeln (candied, toasted almonds), traditional Christmas cookies such as Lebkuchen and Magenbrot(both forms of soft gingerbread) . Many other handmade items, toys, books, Christmas tree decorations and ornaments (and in recent years less useful gadgets) can be found at a Christmas Market.

         

CHECKPOINT CHARLIE
 

Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous of the crossing of the Berlin wall between 1945 and 1990. It opened the step to the American control with the Soviet zone. He is only allowed to use military employees and embassies of the allies, foreign workers of the RFA permanent delegation and officials of the GDR.

Charlie denomination comes from the NATO phonetic alphabet and is its third letter. Checkpoint Alpha was the step by the motorway at Helmstedt, Checkpoint Bravo highway passing in Dreilinden.

In October of 1961 Soviet and American tanks were positioned facing each other with heavy ammunition.

Checkpoint Charlie was the scene of fleeing spectacular East Berlin.

The checkpoint was demolished on June 22, 1990. Checkpoint Charlie is one of the tourist attractions in Berlin.

 

DRESDEN, POSSIBLY THE CITY MORE BEAUTIFUL OF GERMANY

Dresden is the capital of Saxony, right in the Centre of Europe, with more ¹⁄₂ million habitants. Its importance comes to become habitual residence of the ruler of SaxonyD.

The find is at a crossroads, Dresden was one of the cities worst hit by the wars that took place in Europe. But it was World War II that left her completely in ruins.

The river Elbe divides the city into two parts. The historical centre of Dresden, protected by an extensive fortification is located on the left bank. The most important buildings are the Church Frauenkirche, the Museum of the city (Zwinger), the Palace of the Opera Gottfried Semper, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral of Dresden.

Life of Dresden party's Altmarkt square, it`s celebrated in the traditional Christmas market, Dresden.

The Grober Garten Park, is the busiest of the city, place of concerts and outdoor activities...

For all these reasons and while Dresden is a city that still continue rebuilding its terrible past, we can affirm, with security that is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany...