Friday, April 17, 2015

Schleswig Cathedral

Schleswig Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter at Schleswig, is the main Church is the main Church of Schleswig. This Church is ranked one of the most architectural monuments in Schleswig-Holstein. Today it is the North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church. The construction was completed at around 1200 because an additional nave was made that could still be seen today. Construction materials were granite, tuff from the Rhine and bricks. There is a legend that King Neils haunts the Cathedral and he hunts across the moors and forests of Schleswig.

Imtech Arena: Savannah I.

The Imtech arena is a football stadium in Hamburg, Germany. It was opened on July 12, 1953 by Manfred O. Steuerwald and can hold more than 55,000 people. It is used and owned by the Hamburg SV football team and is said to have a height of 35m. The stadium was used for the 2006 football World Cup.



Gottorf Castle

Gottorf Castle is a castle and estate in Scheleswig,Scheleswig-Holstein,Germany. It was first settled as an estate in 1161. The Duke of Scheleswig acquired it through a purchase in 1268. It was transferred to the Count of Holstein at Rendsburg of the House of Schauenburg in 1340. It was used as a displaced persons camp during World War II. It has been renovated and resorted since 1947 and was completed in 1996.

Burgsee

Burgsee is a lake in Scheleswig,Schelewig-Holstein,Germany. There are so many things to do in the area. For example, you could go cycling, visit different museums and galleries, go boating or go on a cruise, and there are also a variety of pizzerias and seafood restaurants if you're hungry.


Topography of Terror

The Topography of Terror is an indoor-outdoor museum in Berlin, Germany. At this cite is where the Nazis planned most of there crimes. But when rediscovered in the 1980s as ruins, it reestablished historical memories in Berlin. The gate was originally built between the years 1933 - 1945.



Brandenburg Gate

The Bradenburg Gate was built between 1788 to 1791 by Prussian King Frederick William ll. The architect were Carl Gothard Langhans,  and Johann Gotlfried Schadow. The Bradenburg Gate is the most recognizable landmark in Europe. The gate was built to symbolize Prussia's military victory over France, an iron cross was added to the statue.



Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was built on August 13, 1961. The German Democratic Republic or East Germany. The Berlin Wall was built to keep Western "fascists" from entering East Germany. It was built to seperate West Berlin and East Berlin.


Angel of Peace

The monument of the Angel of Peace was designed by a man named Jacob Mohl and was created in 1896. The monument was not shown until three years later. It was made north of the riverbank of Isar. The structure is about 25 meters which is equivalent to 82 feet.The figure used was the Goddess Nike who is the goddess of victory. The statue was created in order to celebrate 25 years of Peace after the Franco-Prussian War which resulted in a victory for the German Troops. Not many famous people have been located at this site but it is known for its famous artwork of the fights that had happened in Germany.


O2 World: Savannah I.

O2 World is an arena in Hamburg, Germany, among the most modern arenas in Europe. It was opened on November 8, 2002 and can hold up to 16,000 people. From 2002-2010, it was called the "Color Line Arena," and is primarily used for hockey and handball. It is currently owned by the Anschutz Entertainment Group and is said to have an elevation of 33 meters.

Many performers and events took place in O2 world. Some of the events that occurred:
• World Wrestling Entertainment- Survivor Series tour
• 2007 World Men's Handball Championship 
• Scooter- recorded the Live in Hamburg album
• Sting- Symphonicities tour
• Muse- The Resistance your
• Lady Gaga- ArtRave: The Artpop Ball
• Katy Perry- the Prismatic World Tour 


Works Cited

http://www.aviewoncities.com/munich/neuesrathaus.htm
http://www.aviewoncities.com/munich/friedensengel.htm
http://www.aviewoncities.com/munich/olympiapark.htm

New Town Hall

1867-1874 is the time that George von Hauberrisser spent to create the New Town Hall. It used for the mayor in order for him to be able to work in an office. It was also used as the headquarters for the city of administration. The building is about 90 meters long which is equivalent to about 300 feet. It contains wonderful stain glass windows and is very spacious. A cool fact about the New Town Hall is that you are able to see an reenactment of the wedding of Duke William V and Renata of Lorraine at the Glockenspiel. Everyday at certain times, life size figures reenact important scenes that have happened in Germany.


Thursday, April 16, 2015

Olympia Park

Olympia Park History

It was built around 1925, and was used as the airport of Munich for people of the Bayern Army. It was then used during the time of World War II which created it's "hilly" definition on the park. It was built by Gunther Behmisch, Frei Otto and other partners. Olympia Park was built in order for people to be able to play for the Olympics in Germany. The stadium part of Olympiapark is about . The Olympiaturm is about 197 feet. You can go about 189 to 192 feet high in the elevator of the Olympiaturm. It also contains a restaurant inside so you may enjoy the view of Munich while enjoying your food. Not many famous people or events are connected to this place, however, the area has been around during World War II which is an important event during Germany and America. Famous people were also not connected to this site as well because it was not used much during the time of the war. It was mainly used afterwards when the Olympics wanted to be played.

Germany

Amy K.: Berlin
    Berlin Wall
    Bradenburg Gate
    Topography of Terror
Savanna I.: Hamburg
     Hamburg Museum
     O2 World
     Imtech Arena
Cynthia G.: Munich (Leader)
     Olympia Park
     New Town Hall
     Angel of Peace
Alicia W.: Schleswig-Holstien
     Gottorf Castle
     Schleswig Cathedral
     Burgsee

Hamburg Museum: Savannah I.

The Hamburg Museum was opened in 1922, designed by architect Fritz Schumacher. It was built to have relics from the Middle Ages and Modern Era as "a historical journey from the birth of Hamburg up until the present." The museum is 3 floors high and has over 1,000 pieces of art.