Mariendom Velbert-Neviges: A Brutalist masterpiece
Known as Maria, Königin des Friedens, Mariendom or Wallfahrtskirche, this pilgrimage church in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia is not to be missed for anyone interested in architecture.
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Author: Mia Jaap
Moselle town Bullay: A gateway to Eifel and Hunsrück
For many tourists, Bullay serves merely as a place to start their trips to other parts of the area. I decided to stay in Bullay for a bit instead of immediately going to the next destination.
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Alf, the town: The Moselle town that’s not alien at all
Alf belongs to a group of places that gained unexpected popularity by its name alone. The Moselle town predates a certain U.S. sitcom by quite a few centuries though.
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Montabaur: The Stiletto Town
Mon-Stilettos, colourful high-heel shoes decorate the city of Montabaur and guide the visitor. They are perhaps one of the most
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Dorsten – A Sea of Umbrellas
For one summer in 2021, the small town of Dorsten in North Rhine-Westphalia made headlines beyond its local area. Why?
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Japan Film Festival Hamburg 2021 starts!
The Japan Filmfestival Hamburg (JFFH) is once again an online-only festival. If you are in for surprises, this is likely the festival of choice for Japanese movie lovers.
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Top 8 films you shouldn’t miss at Nippon Connection 2021
Nippon Connection 2021, the biggest film festival for the Japanese film starts this Tuesday and is once again an online event. This is a great opportunity to see lots of premieres and films, that are unlikely to be released on physical media or through streaming services.
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Hafengeburtstag 2017
The Hafengeburtstag (Harbour Birthday) is a big festival in Hamburg. Each year the city welcomes visitors and plenty of ships to celebrate its port.
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Pixelbörse 2017: Retro gaming at Zakk Düsseldorf
Finding retro games at regular flea markets is tough, so how about a flea market that’s all about the retro games? Pixelbörse is just that, let’s take a look.
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ejagfest 2015
The ejagfest is one of the most important dates in the Atari calendar. In 2015 it took place in Kleinenbroich near Mönchengladbach. With heavy luggage I went to the North Rhine-Westphalian province and came back a bit lighter.
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DLR Day: Planes, choppers and the Empire
Every year in September, the DLR opens its doors for the DLR Day: Experience planes, fighter aircraft, choppers and research facilities!
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