Narrow Street

Narrow StreetRapunzelgasschenHere are two views of narrow streets in old Frankfurt.  The one on the left is a restored version of the old style; the other one is an old postcard of Rapunzel Lane.  There is today a Rapunzel Lane just past the Marketplace of...

The Old Frankfurt City Hall

 The Römer, which consists of these three buildings with their stair-stepped facade, was the old City Hall where all official functions and events were held.After being crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold I and his entourage walked from the church to this market...

Eschenheimer Tower

Eschenheimer TowerAnother part of the old city of Frankfurt is the Eschenheimer Turm (tower).  The rectangular base was completed in 1400; the circular tower in 1428.  It used to be one of the gates to get into the city.  Today the fast paced city...

Ice Sculptures in Branson

My son-in-law and I spent the afternoon in Branson marveling at the creativity shown by all the sculptures there.  Watching the artists at work was fascinating!  The weather was way too warm, though, and made their job much, much more difficult.  The bright sunshine...