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PICTURE OF THE DAY: HERMENS

  THE HERMENS IN DRESDEN ZWINGER The Dresden Zwinger is a historic building complex located in the heart of Dresden, Germany. One of its most prominent features is the collection of statues known as the "Hermensäulen" or "Hermens" in English. These statues, which are made of sandstone and stand over two meters tall, were created in the 18th century and are still on display in the Zwinger today. The Hermensäulen were designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, the architect responsible for the construction of the Zwinger, and were sculpted by Balthasar Permoser. The statues are based on the ancient Roman tradition of the herm, a sculpted head of the god Hermes mounted on a pillar or column. In the Zwinger, the Hermensäulen depict the heads of various gods and goddesses from Greek and Roman mythology, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, and Venus. One of the most striking features of the Hermensäulen is their intricate details. Each statue is carved with great pr...

MOIN HAMBURG

MOIN HAMBURG   A LITTLE STORY Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Sarah who had always dreamed of visiting the bustling city of Hamburg, Germany. She had heard so much about the beautiful architecture, delicious food, and friendly people that she couldn't wait to experience it for herself. Finally, the day arrived when Sarah set out on her journey to Hamburg. She arrived early in the morning, feeling a bit groggy from the long flight, but her excitement quickly took over as she stepped off the plane and breathed in the fresh Hamburg air. As she made her way to her hotel, she couldn't help but notice how beautiful the city was. The buildings were so different from those in her hometown, and the streets were filled with vibrant colors and sounds. After checking into her hotel, Sarah decided to take a walk around the city. She stumbled upon a small café and decided to stop in for a quick breakfast. To her delight, the café served the most delicious coffee and...

Rhine bridge near Düsseldorf

  The bridge over the Rhine, a little story. It was a sunny day in Düsseldorf when two friends set out for the bridge over the Rhine. They had planned to take a walk on the bridge and enjoy the view of the river and the city. The bridge was an imposing structure of steel and concrete, towering high above the Rhine. When they reached the middle of the bridge, they stopped and looked down at the clear water of the river below them. The sun reflected on the surface of the Rhine, and small boats sailed past. As they continued walking, they noticed an elderly couple strolling hand in hand. The couple told them that they had been coming here regularly for many years to enjoy the view and the atmosphere. The couple had met over 50 years ago when they were both very young, and had kissed for the first time on this bridge over the Rhine. The friends continued their walk and passed a street musician playing a beautiful melody on his guitar. The music filled the air, and passersby sto...

The Maltese mill in Herrenstrunden