Journey Through Brandenburg by Wolfgang Korall

Journey Through Brandenburg by Wolfgang Korall

This picturesque guide evinces the palaces and monasteries, inhabitants and their history, and the beauty and diverse landscapes of Brandenburg. The country's thousands of lakes are explored as well as the many miles of watercourses such as the rivers Havel and Spree, which invite visitors to navigate them by rowboat or punt. The old towns of the march reveal their gems of architecture, art treasures, and other cultural goods. Numerous historic sites are examined, including castles, manor houses, and more than 1,500 churches as well as imposing sacred structures such as the medieval monasteries of Lehnin and Chorin, testifying to the region's significant history. Additional features cover the unique palace of Sanssouci, the region's poets, the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and the Slavic people of the Sorbs.

János Kalmár is a freelance photographer who lives and works in Vienna. He is the photographer of numerous illustrated books and he specializes in city portraits, landscapes, and topics of cultural and historical relevance. Georg Schwikart is a freelance author and publicist. In addition to his many books and articles for anthologies, newspapers, and magazines, he also writes for radio and television. He has contributed to books on Egypt, Brittany, Rome, and Turkey.