Rainer

Dad and husband; posting things I like — mostly my own photos about places and small observations. Germany, Europe, World, daily life.

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@JasonMacRaven I always carry one when outdoors.

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This quiet little corner is called the Finkenherd.

In 919, according to the story, Duke Henry of Saxony was here setting nets for finches when the messengers found him — and offered him the crown.

He never lost the nickname “the Fowler.”

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Quedlinburg’s old town feels like a carefully preserved stage set — narrow lanes, leaning half-timbered houses in every shade of wood and plaster, and that soft northern light catching the facades.

With more than 1,300 timber-framed buildings, it has the densest collection of its kind in Germany and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994.

What makes the place even more interesting is its earlier role. In the 10th century Quedlinburg was one of the most important centres of the early German kingdom. King Henry I, the first Saxon ruler of East Francia, was buried here, and his widow Queen Mathilde founded a powerful abbey on the hill above the town. For a time this quiet place stood close to the heart of Ottonian power. Walking through the streets today, that weight of history is still somehow present beneath the charm.

Photos shot during our autumn vacation.

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@BiancoDavinci Those are amazing. Found this gem in Rothenburg:

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@slowberlin It seems I grew up near Salty, Nethersex. 😂

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@TerenceMcCart14 @InakiLonga @SCP_Hughes That we can agree on...

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@TerenceMcCart14 @InakiLonga @SCP_Hughes Calling Dresden Disneyland overlooks the fact that large parts were rebuilt with original material and traditional techniques – mostly after 1990. Pretty and authentic aren’t mutually exclusive.

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@shropshirelive Beautiful day for it. ☀️

Here’s how the apples are looking on our side.

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@Jacquelineyorks Right back at you ☀️

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@BhriainGael Stunning, thank's.

The local hills in central Germany. I suppose you get a little bit more rain...

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@Matt_Pinner Didn't have that gem on my list - thank's.

Here's on from my collection.

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@MedievalScholar The enemy of my enemy produced some of the most interesting medieval careers.

Looking forward to this one.

(photo not related...)

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@Matt_Pinner Really nice photo.

We’ve got Strasbourg and Alsace on the shortlist for 2027 – this just pushed it a bit higher.

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Just from this photo - can you tell the breed? 🪿

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@Zehov Good wednesday to you too.

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@riverrat328 Same here – autumn is easily my favorite season.

Here’s one of my favorite autumn panoramas 🍂😀

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The pears are looking beautiful already… but they still need time. 🍐

Patience required.

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@GretelleMaitre Very beautiful, thank you Gretel!

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@nelstweet I sure hope it' a LOT more than one cup per day 😂

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Early morning coffee. ☕️

I’m a heavy drinker and unapologetic about it.

What’s in your cup right now?