Germany Freiburg
After Baden-Baden we took a short train ride to Freiburg. In the center of this very picturesque town is the Freiburg Minster. The building started around 1200 in Romanesque style the construction continued in 1230 in Gothic style.
Freiburg was founded by Konrad and Duke Berthold III of Zahringen in 1120 as a free market town; hence its name, which translates to "free (or independent) town." Frei means "free", and Burg also means "a fortified town." Thus, it is likely that the name of this place means a "fortified town of free citizens."
Freiburg was founded by Konrad and Duke Berthold III of Zahringen in 1120 as a free market town; hence its name, which translates to "free (or independent) town." Frei means "free", and Burg also means "a fortified town." Thus, it is likely that the name of this place means a "fortified town of free citizens."
Photography Tips
Lots of people - wide angle and mid telephoto. Inside the church it is nice to have a fast lens.
Travel Information
We arrived on train - which is a long walk to the town. You can easily spend hours wandering through the city streets.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:35 - 16:51
| current local time: 00:56
Photo Themes
Church
City
Locations
Freiburg im Breisgau
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