Germany is a land of astounding variety - from cities founded by the Romans and medieval trade routes to breathtaking coastlines, rivers, and mountains that inspired great 18th- and 19th-century artists. It-s a place to encounter towns, castles, and palaces with gripping histories, and the Moselle Valley, Black Forest, and the Allg-region - all rightly world-famous for their beauty.Angelika Taschen has traversed the country, staying at its most unforgettable destinations. Like the elegant Reederin, former HQ of a shipping line in the Hanseatic city of L-beck, or the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm, named for Germany-s first seaside resort, and the idyllically-sited St. Oberholz Retreat in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Prellerhaus in Dessau was previously home to the Bauhaus and the charming Stadthaus in Arnstadt, Thuringia is an essential stop for Bach enthusiasts. Admire the architecture of Max Dudler in the G-ehaus Cantzheim on the River Saar, while enjoying its art collection and the esta