Vacation In Europe, From Titisee To Eiffel

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JAKARTA - Vacationing to Europe always provides an unforgettable experience. There, there are many places that are very pleasant to look at and visit. Western Europe, for example, "gathered" a number of countries that depicted a variety of works of art and natural beauty.

If you get to Europe, go to Germany. In the southern part of the Panzer Country, there is a beautiful lake called Titisee. The lake, which covers 1.3 square kilometers, is lined with Black Forest, which is a refreshing tourist destination.

Once upon a time, the name Titisee comes from Titus, the Roman Emperor. The lake itself is located at an altitude of 858 above sea level with a depth of about 40 meters. It is estimated that Lake Titisee began to form 10 thousand years ago when the glaciers melted.

Settlements in the Lake Titisee area began to form around 1929 in an area called Viertaler (four valleys). The train station at Titisee was built in the late 19th century.

While still in Germany, also visit Neuschwanstein Castle. This is a Bavarian castle built in the 19th century by king Ludwig II. It is located on top of the mountains near Hohenschwangau and Fussen in southwestern Bavaria.

It is said that this castle was built as a resting place for the shy and solitary king. After the king's death in 1886, the general public got permission to visit this castle. During summer, tourists who stop by this castle can reach more than 6,000 people per day.

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The interior of Neuschwanstein Castle is grand and contains many high-value art objects, including luxurious furniture, paintings and murals. However, there are many rooms that have not yet been completed. Neuschwanstein is said to be a symbol of the romantic era.

Stopping for a few days in Europe, it's a shame if you don't visit mainstream tourist cities that have world-style icons or property. For example, you can come to a traditional fishing village in Volendam, Netherlands and continue by visiting a diamond grinding factory which is quite famous in this Windmill Country.

You can also walk to Belgium to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady which is a gothic-style Roman Catholic church, Carolus Borromeuskerk Church, and Theaterplein Market. After that, you can stop by in Paris to gaze at the Arch De Triomphe, Place De La Concorde, Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, Des Invalides, and take pictures with the Eiffel Tower in the background.