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Cultural Heritage Sites Tour
Day 1: Füssen
Arrival at hotel in Füssen.
Overnight stay in Füssen.
Day 2: Parson's Corner (Pfaffenwinkel)
The journey leads from Füssen to Wieskirche, a famous baroque pilgrimage church. After that, continue past Ettal monastery into Parson's Corner. You will find what the region's name promises: numerous charming, religious builings, like the monastery church in Polling which was built in late Gothik times and newly decorated in early Baroque.
Overnight stay in Munich.
Day 3: Knight's tournament (usually in July)
The next day offers an insight into medieval times. A joustling tournament was a high-ranking social event, a circus with exciting show fights, musical performances and a market. Only real knights were allowed to take part. They often spent a small fortune on a noble horse, knight's armour and arms. Various contests fascinated the audience.
30 years ago, Prince Luitpold of Bavaria, great-grandson of Bavaria's last king, realized a dream: He organized a knight's tournament - the Kaltenberger Ritterspiele - with all there is to it: lances, swords, noble horses, gleaming armour, standards and fanfare. More than 1200 performers, musicians, jugglers, acrobats and actors take part in this event. The programme changes every year.
Overnight stay in Munich.
Overnight stay in Munich.
Day 4: Andechs
A trip to Andechs monastery does not only give insight into monastic architecture and life but also into the art of brewing beer which is something the monks excel in. Enjoy Bavarian convivality and visit the monastery's beer garden and taste a typical Bavarian snack and beer brewed in the monastery's brewery.
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