This is Munster, a small city just a couple hours from Bonn, in Westphalia. I went to Munster for just 24 short hours, but I loved every minute of it. Small city, tons of bikes, tons of history, tons of trees... this seems to be a pattern in Germany. The combination of old and new, of history and nature is incredible, so unlike Canada.
So here I am in the Hall of Peace, where a large part of the Treaty of Westphalia was negotiated to end the Thirty Year's War in Europe in 1648... I actually wanted to go to Munster especially for this... and it was worth it! It was amazing to stand in the room, in front of the 37 portraits of delegates, in the space where our modern day state system was created... and yes, I realize that I am a huge IR nerd.
The Hall of Peace again. I took so many pictures in there, and it is not a large room by any means, but I wanted every detail! I had to wait through 2 presentations in German so the room would clear out enough for me to get some unobstructed shots.
The Hall of Peace from the outside.
Organ, magnificent organ in St Paul's Cathedral, the largest church in Westphalia. I wish I could have heard it being played. Organ music is like the bagpipes, they are both such moving, dramatic, expressive instruments.
The inner sanctuary of St Paul's... this was definitely one of those places that my photography skills can't capture. The sheer size and architectural artistry of this cathedral was magnificent.
The towers of St Paul's.
This is one of the markets I was writing about, this one in Dom Platz in front of St Paul's. I was there the night before and the entire Platz was deserted and empty, and the next day BAM! People and stands everywhere!
St Lambertii's Church, a gorgeous Gothic building. The top of this spire still has 3 metal cages attached to it, where Baptist priests used to be held as punishment for, well, being Baptist.
Prinzipmarkt at night, one of my favourite pictures. If I just imagine away the cars it is like being back in time!
Munster is known as the bike capital of Germany, and The Promenade is why. It is a bike and walking trail which runs the circumference of the city and around Lake Aasee, in place of the city walls.
So here I am in the Hall of Peace, where a large part of the Treaty of Westphalia was negotiated to end the Thirty Year's War in Europe in 1648... I actually wanted to go to Munster especially for this... and it was worth it! It was amazing to stand in the room, in front of the 37 portraits of delegates, in the space where our modern day state system was created... and yes, I realize that I am a huge IR nerd.
The Hall of Peace again. I took so many pictures in there, and it is not a large room by any means, but I wanted every detail! I had to wait through 2 presentations in German so the room would clear out enough for me to get some unobstructed shots.
The Hall of Peace from the outside.
Organ, magnificent organ in St Paul's Cathedral, the largest church in Westphalia. I wish I could have heard it being played. Organ music is like the bagpipes, they are both such moving, dramatic, expressive instruments.
The inner sanctuary of St Paul's... this was definitely one of those places that my photography skills can't capture. The sheer size and architectural artistry of this cathedral was magnificent.
The towers of St Paul's.
This is one of the markets I was writing about, this one in Dom Platz in front of St Paul's. I was there the night before and the entire Platz was deserted and empty, and the next day BAM! People and stands everywhere!
St Lambertii's Church, a gorgeous Gothic building. The top of this spire still has 3 metal cages attached to it, where Baptist priests used to be held as punishment for, well, being Baptist.
Prinzipmarkt at night, one of my favourite pictures. If I just imagine away the cars it is like being back in time!
Munster is known as the bike capital of Germany, and The Promenade is why. It is a bike and walking trail which runs the circumference of the city and around Lake Aasee, in place of the city walls.
I adore a good market.
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