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GTR-DVD-1132 - The Chorherrenstift Neustift in the Southern Tyrol has a long and proud history. Its origins date back to the 12th century. The ancient domicile of the Royal Court of Neustift and a former hospice known as Engelsburg are located close to this monastic settlement. In 1189 Propst Konrad The Second Of Rodank ordered the construction of a sanctuary for pilgrims, the sick and the poor. The Collegiate's library has a remarkable collection of books and its captivating internal décor indicates the prosperity of a bygone time. Provost Leopold The First Of Zanna ordered the costly construction of the splendid library hall designed by architect Giuseppe Sartori of Trentino. The interior of the impressive Collegiate Church dates back to the 18th century. The building's decor is typical Late Baroque and its transition to Southern Germany's Rococo period. In addition to the elaborate creations of the Wessobrunner artists the ceiling frescos of the Augsburg artist, Matthäus Günther, are particularly noteworthy. Beyond the Collegiate there are marvellous fruit plantations and vineyards and The Turkish Tower is a reminder of the region's historic past. As with the entire area of the monastery the unique treasures of the Chorherrenstift Neustift have been preserved for posterity. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
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WTF-DVD-BAV - BAVARIA & THE BLACK FOREST  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger  The Romantic Road, from Füssen to Würzburg --Füssen -- home of Neuschwanstein and the story of Mad King Ludwig II - Augsburg -- the historic Fuggerei, DeVries sculptures and the latest in transportation - Dinkelsbühl -- a charming village that annually celebrates with a Children's Festival - Rothenburg -- a preserved medieval walled village and home to carved Nutcrackers - Creglingen -- a "walled" town without a wall, a maker of thimbles and his museum, a magnificent hand-carved 16th century alter by Tilman Riemenschneider - Würzburg -- city of churches, the mighty Residenz, beer steins and white wine - Frankfurt -- the arrival city for most north American visitors with a renown zoo and botanical gardens and a great center for touring Mainz and the Gutenberg museum, Hanau and the Brothers Grimm, Wiesbaden with its strong U.S. military presence - Baden Baden -- ancient health resort town with luxurious hotels and spas - Ulm -- birthplace of Albert Einstein and site of Europe's tallest cathedral spire - Triberg -- wood carving, Black Forest pastries, cuckoo clocks and Germany's highest waterfall - The Bodensee-- Germany's water playground -- home of Lindau, Constance and Mainau, a sub-tropical garden full of exotic flowers and enchanting butterflies -  Upper Bavaria -- misty mountains, cheese making, an annual "cow festival" and the popular sport of hang gliding.Mittenwald -- colorful frescoes and violin making -  Oberammergau -- home of the famous Passion Play and near-by Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace - Garmisch-Partenkirchen -- flower gardens, stage coaches, a tram ride to Germany's highest mountain top and winter skiing in the Alps - Springtime in Bavaria -- wildflowers and a May pole festival in the tiny village of Unterwössen and a visit to Ludwig's palace, the sumptuous Herrenchiemsee - Berchtesgaden -- Bavaria's most spectacular mountain scenery, a gentle cruise on Lake Königsee and a visit to Hitler's infamous Eagle's Nest - Passau -- where three important rivers meet and home of the world's largest church organ - Bavarian Forest -- Europe's largest stretch of uninterrupted forest, a national park full of wildlife, a reconstructed open-air German farm village, glassmaking in the village of Zwiesel - Nürnberg -- home of artist Albrecht Dürer, a toy museum and world-famous Hummel figurines - Dachau -- a pretty village with an artistic flair, but forever linked with the Nazi's first concentration camp on the edge of town - Munich -- the 100-year-old glockenspiel in the popular Marienplatz, Olympic stadium and park, Nymphenburg Palace, art museums, outdoor food market, beer-making, Bavaria's best sausages and the world-famous Oktoberfest.
Bavaria and the Black Forest
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