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Related: About this forumThe ruins of a monastery in Hirsau Germany
When I was in Germany recently my brother loaded his family and my traveling companion into a vehicle he had ordered on line, given the specs for size, and picked up within a short bike ride from his house.
He locked up his bike, put the code into the lock of the vehicle and came back with it having rented it for the day.
(he has three almost grown children, and both he and his wife work. They all have a bicycle, he has one that is also motorized, and they have the streetcar stopping within a 3 min. walk from their house, and it takes them to the main train station that connects them to all other cities in about 10 min. The family owns / needs / no car), money has nothing to do with it).
I say all this because I have a pet peeve each time Im visiting, and this time it is the paucity of options we Americans have about getting around.
Now,
to the subject matter:
https://www.calw.de/Monastery-Hirsau
On our excursion the most interesting stop was the old monastery in Hirsau. It is in ruins. People hang out and visit, walk around, have coffee and sumptuous cake at an outdoor cafe, and study a bit of the history.
Here are some photos.
Entering, wondering whats to come
Jaw is now dropping and Im getting a clue
Getting closer
and a few more shots of detail
At the end of our day my brother disappeared with the car, and within 10 minutes was back riding his bike.
RKP5637
(67,032 posts)There are overtures of many of the ruins I have photographed in the UK. I am going to Germany in August and I really hope I find some gems like this!
Mira
(22,378 posts)every where you turn is a new bit of wondrous beauty. In a totally different way I feel the same way about the American West. Make use of the natives. Ask questions. Enjoy yourself!
OldEurope
(1,273 posts)I'll be happy to help you with recommendations and advice.
From Munich to you:
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)I am going to be near Hanover on a family estate of my step nieces in-laws. I have never been to Germany before and I am happy for recommendations - castles and abbies and old ruined places of gloriousness would be marvellous!
OldEurope
(1,273 posts)Feel free to ask for more.
mnhtnbb
(31,319 posts)Is the last photo of the stained glass in the same location?
Mira
(22,378 posts)You can see the church on the left of the people pushing the baby carriage on the grounds.