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3 days ago · Bavaria has a unicameral Landtag (English: State Parliament), elected by universal suffrage. Until December 1999, there was also a Senat, or Senate, whose members were chosen by social and economic groups in Bavaria, but following a referendum in 1998, this institution was abolished.
- History of Bavaria
The history of Bavaria stretches from its earliest...
- Politics of Bavaria
Constitution. The Constitution of Bavaria was enacted on 8...
- Flag of Bavaria
Historical flags of Bavaria Flag Years of use Government...
- Bavarian Language
Upper German language area after 1945: blue:...
- Bavarian Alps
Geography Bavarian Alps, view from Murnau. The term in its...
- Dachau
Church of St Jakob, Dachau. Dachau (German pronunciation:)...
- Coat of Arms of Bavaria
Meaning. The modern coat of arms was designed by Eduard Ege,...
- Bavarian Cuisine
Schweinshaxn and Obatzda in a beer garden. Bavarian cuisine...
- Markus Söder
Background, education and military service. Söder was born...
- Lex Baiuvariorum
Immediately after the revolt of Bavaria in 743, the Bavarian...
- History of Bavaria
1 day ago · With more than 11.07 million inhabitants as of 2019 across a total area of nearly 35,752 km 2 (13,804 sq mi), it is the third-largest German state by both area (behind Bavaria and Lower Saxony) and population (behind North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria). As a federated state, Baden-Württemberg is a partly-sovereign parliamentary republic.
2 days ago · Augsburg has a population of about 300,000. It is the third largest city in Bavaria and the largest city in the Swabia region. In the 16th century, Augsburg was one of the largest cities in Holy Roman Empire, with a population of about 30,000. This put it on a level with cities like Cologne and Prague.
May 21, 2024 · 13. Chiemsee. Known as the “Bavarian Sea,” Lake Chiemsee is surrounded by picturesque villages like Prien am Chiemsee and Gstadt. Visitors can explore Herrenchiemsee Palace, built by King Ludwig II, or Fraueninsel, a tranquil island with a Benedictine convent.
May 9, 2024 · The historical town of Dinkelsbühl is located in Central Franconia on the northern stretch of the Romantic Road. According to many historians, it is the best-preserved medieval town in Germany, having remained totally unscathed during the World Wars, except for a broken window in the gothic cathedral of St. George.
May 14, 2024 · This is brief – Bavaria has a long and varied history just like the rest of Germany. Below, you’ll learn the big moments in Bavaria’s history which will help you understand what you see and experience when you travel in this part of Germany. Watch the video below for this interesting overview of Bavaria’s history. You may want to watch ...
May 8, 2024 · The best way to experience the Bavarian Alps in Füssen is to embark on the Baumkronenweg Treetop Trail. The Treetop Trail is suspended above the forest and the Lech River and crosses the border between Germany and Austria, giving you 360° views of the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps. Distance: 29.4 miles. Road Trip Length: 42 minutes.
