Iconic architecture in Darmstadt

Russian Orthodox Church of St. Maria Magdalena (Darmstadt, Germany). Photo © Simon Raven

Explore the less visited city of Darmstadt in southern Germany and be rewarded with unexpected architecture. On the right is the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Maria Magdalena, and on the left the iconic Wedding Tower (Hochzeitsturm).

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Germany - Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

In this enchanting corner of Germany, the finer things in life take pride of place: good food, great wine, glorious walking and cycling. You’ll also find hilltop castles, dark forests and exceptional art everywhere, from magnificent museums to quirky street sculptures.

- float past Frankfurt’s medieval church spires, museum embankment and glittering skyscrapers aboard a river cruise
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- catch a cable car uphill to head out on a hike through vineyards along the castle-studded Romantic Rhine Valley
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- wander the ruins and gardens of Heidelberg’s romantic red-sandstone Schloss
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