St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, Germany

St. Thomas Church, Leipzig A church has occupied the site since 1212 – 1222 and became the St. Thomas Monastery of the Augustinian order.  In 1217 Heinrich von Morungen gave the church a relic of St. Thomas after a trip to India.  Several reconstructions were of Romanesque design.  The current building is an example of…

Heidelberg and Weinheim

Fri 12 – City tour of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Frankfurt am Main The last day was spent in Heidelberg with rain off and on, but mostly we were dry when we needed to be. Since we had been here two years ago, shipped the city walking tour and instead went up the funicular to the Heidelberg…