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The Catholic League in defeat. In 1630, Ferdinand II dismissed his Generalissimus Wallenstein. Now, the Catholic League was in control of all the Catholic armed forces. At the First Battle of Breitenfeld, the Catholic League led by General Tilly was defeated by the
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Catholic League, a military alliance (1609–35) of the Catholic powers of Germany led by Maximilian I, duke of Bavaria, and designed to stem the growth of Protestantism in Germany. In alliance with the Habsburg emperors, the League’s forces, led by Johann Tserclaes, Graf von Tilly, played a key role.
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Oct 29, 2023 · An 11-day Pilgrimage Cruise. This unique Danube pilgrimage begins in magical Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Then we will travel to the nearby Dachau concentration camp and remember the more than 2,000 heroic Catholic priests who refused to go along with Nazi tyranny. After a visit to Germany’s most historic Marian Shrine, we’ll board our ...
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Oct 11, 2023 · Danube River Cruise Pilgrimage. October 9th – 17th, 2023. Starts at $3,900 (plus air) Priest: Father Peter Idler. People have been asking me to do this for over a decade, I never really even considered leading a river cruise pilgrimage. But after spending a lot of time in Germany and Austria last year, and taking my groups on a few day ...
Cruising the scenic Danube River on this Catholic Pilgrimage! Explore beautiful cities like Budapest, Vienna, Linz, Passua, and more – all from the comfort of your luxury river cruise ship. On this Pilgrimage, a Catholic Priest will celebrate Mass daily be available for reconciliation and Spiritual Activities throughout your trip.
Sep 14, 2019 · For passenger convenience, many ships have buses that will shuttle between ship and city center all day. On our cruise, the last bus departed Cologne and returned to the ship at 5:30 PM. The river cruise guided walking tour of Cologne. The nicest thing about river cruises is that they usually offer a free group tour as part of their itinerary.
The Dolphinarium is sure to be a hit with families. Located at Am Tiergarten 30, the Dolphinarium is the first outdoor dolphin viewing center in Germany. Admission is €4.50 for adults, €2 for kids. Nuremberg is widely known for its traditional Gingerbread (Lebkuchen), which can be eaten right on the spot or taken home as a tasty souvenir.
