Göttingen, situated just about in the centre of Germany, was our destinatiln for overnight stay on our way from Denmark to Frankfurt airport.
We have not been disappointed, what a little gem this place is. We are staying in the old town, used to have a wall running all the way round, now a beautiful walking track.
Knud next to oldest tree, dating from 1735
Göttingen had been a medieval market town, now its a triving university town.University was founded in 1734 , last centuary alone more than 40 Nobel Prizes were awarded to scientists from Göttingen .
Jacobikirche ( St James Church) a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Built originally in 1300's . In 1480 some amazing decoration was added to the columns inside.
from the outside
front door
detail of door handle
inside
lots of photo opportunities
We have not been disappointed, what a little gem this place is. We are staying in the old town, used to have a wall running all the way round, now a beautiful walking track.
Knud next to oldest tree, dating from 1735Göttingen had been a medieval market town, now its a triving university town.University was founded in 1734 , last centuary alone more than 40 Nobel Prizes were awarded to scientists from Göttingen .
Jacobikirche ( St James Church) a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Built originally in 1300's . In 1480 some amazing decoration was added to the columns inside.
from the outside
front door
detail of door handle
inside
lots of photo opportunities
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