Visit to Walhalla, The Parthenon in Bayern, Germany

You might be thinking that only Greece has a Parthenon. Germany has also one. This is the so-called Walhalla which is the hall of fame of famous and distinguished German people in history. I have been to this place for three time already and still want to come back. I wish to share more pictures from the inside next time. I still need to search for it in my picture folder.

taken during my visit in Feb. 2008

The Walhalla is a hall of fame for "laudable and distinguished Germans" resp. "famous personalities in German history – politicians, sovereigns, scientists and artists" "of the German tongue"[1], housed in a neo-classical building above the Danube River east of Regensburg, in Bavaria, Germany. It was conceived in 1807 by Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria, when he had become King, and was built between 1830 and 1842 by the architect Leo von Klenze. The Walhalla hosts about 65 placques and 130 busts of persons, covering 2000 years of history; as the oldest person honored is Arminius, victor in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in the year 9.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walhalla_temple

The So called Parthenon in Germany Named Walhalla

If there is a so-called Parthenon in Greece or Pantheon in Paris, Germany has also one. It is called Walhalla built by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Germany. As we walked around this great work of art, I really wondered how this was made during those time when there are still no technology like what we have now. I can only say, very amazing and great work of art and architecture! If you read my previous post yesterday in my Simply The Best blog about the pictures that were taken, I was just quite disappointed..But don't worry guys I know I still don't need wrinkle cream because I am feeling better now. here is the photo of this very great architecture that is located in Donaustauf near Regensburg in the state of Bavaria, Germany.

The Walhalla in Donaustauf in Bavaria, Germany...not so good picture but better than nothing..I was covered by the date embedded on the picture..more photos to come!

Escape To The Castle Ruins of Donaustauf

Yesterday was a great day for me. I am just a bit sad but felt happy again because my favorite for Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar or known shortly as DSDS won. That's also the reason why I took a short break some minutes ago to watch the verdict of the people. Anyway, I will give you more update of this once I upload the photo tomorrow. More picture to come later! Good morning to all!
I guess my title is also right! I had an escape with my husband yesterday at the castle ruins in Donaustauf after we went to Walhalla and Gewerbepark in Regensburg. For now, I am just sharing this very beautiful view of the Castle ruins with the Danube River as the background! Amazing place! Beautiful view!
The castle ruins in Donaustauf. It is also called Burg Donaustauf. The river you can see in the background is the Donau or Danube River..amazing scenery!

The Walhalla Temple in Donaustauf in Bavaria, Germany

If Greece has the so-called Parthenon, Germany has also the so-called Walhalla. According to the book which I bought about Walhalla, it is a Hall of Fame and Honor where German people are being recognized due to his/her achievements, great job done or any exemplary works. To give you more info about it, please continue reading below;

photo taken by Ruby Benz during her second visit in Walhalla

The Walhalla Hall of Fame and Honor is a neo-classical hall of fame located on the Danube River 10 km east of Regensburg, in Bavaria, Germany. It was built between 1830 and 1842 by the architect Leo von Klenze.

It was the idea of 20-year-old Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria in 1807, at a time when the German states were defeated and occupied by Napoleon. It was meant as a place for the commemoration of great figures and events in ethnic German history, at the time covering 1,800 years, beginning with the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 AD).

Whereas the Valhalla of Norse mythology was home to those gloriously slain in battle, Ludwig's Walhalla was intended not only for warriors but also for scientists, writers, clerics and specifically also for women. read more here

Am I in Greece?

I am not really in Greece.. This was taken in Walhalla located in Donaustauf, Regensburg in Germany..Walhalla is known as the "Hall of Fame", built by King Ludwig I of Bavaria!! it is a very nice building!! such a work of arts and architecture!! It was modelled after the Parthenon in Greece..hope to visit Greece next time!!