The smallest federal land in Germany has a proud name - Saarland, which means "Saarland". These territories occupy an area of only 2,568 sq. Km. km, but, despite its compact size, Saar is of considerable interest for tourists. The border region has repeatedly passed into the hands of its neighbor - France, in memory of the past, ancient castles, bridges, churches and museums have been preserved here. It is noteworthy that in the southern part of the region they speak the Rhine-Frankish dialect, and in the north they speak the Mosel-Frankish dialect. Between these areas there is even a border.
Saarland got its name in honor of the river of the same name, part of which represents a natural phenomenon. The water artery has an unusual bend, making a turn of 180 °, from which the Saar flows back to the source. In the area there are several observation platforms for observing the unique creation of nature. The bend of the Saarschleife is best seen from the ruins of the Montclair Castle and the Clef grounds. From these points Adolf Hitler, Jacques Chirac, Angela Merkel, Victor Hugo and other celebrities admired Adelph Hitler at different times.
Capital - Saarbruecken.
The largest cities - Nönkirchen, Homburg.
How to get
The international airport in Saarland is 15 km away from the central part of the capital. From there, you can reach the train station in Saarbrucken in less than half an hour. The administrative center of the region is connected with Paris by the line of high-speed trains, for traveling by car it is necessary to choose motorway A 6. Good transport accessibility allows making trips between settlements, choosing as a mode of transportation a train, bus, taxi or bicycle.
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Climate
"Apple of discord" of Germany and France is characterized by the hilly nature of the terrain, which explains the climatic conditions of Saarland. Moderate climate favors travel and ripening of the vine harvest. On a tiny patch of land are the famous spa resorts, so Saar is the best for a health holiday. The temperature during the winter months rarely falls below 0 ° C, but the area is buried in snow. In the summer, comfort temperatures range from +22 ° C to +26 ° C.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
In the German-French Saar the cultural traditions of the two great states are closely intertwined . On the streets of the main city of the earth you can hear both German and French speech, and local merchants prefer to make signboards at all in two languages . The region has preserved many monuments of the Roman Empire, Celtic culture, colorful cozy villages and special interest of foreigners, of course, the natural attractions of Saarland . In Saarland folk festivals are regularly held with songs and dances, theatrical performances can be viewed directly on the city squares .
Despite the industrial development of the region, Saar is famous for its extensive gardens, flower meadows. Hilly terrain without sharp differences in altitude is ideal for hiking and cycling.Saarbruecken's iconic places
Most of the architectural and historical monuments are concentrated in Saarbrücken. Which is not surprising, because the capital of the region is also the largest city of Saar. In other localities, the number of local residents rarely exceeds the figure of several tens of thousands.
Start a walk around Saarbrücken from St. Johanner Markt square, where many restaurants are open. Here is the palace Schloss, which is an amazing example of a combination of Baroque and Art Nouveau. The "German-French Garden" is noteworthy for Gulliverland - it is a platform with models of famous architectural structures of different countries.
The St. Ludwig Church is open for visits to the center of Saarbrücken. Baroque-style building is considered a symbol of the city. Worthy of attention and the ancient bridge of 1546, the basilica of St. Johann, the square of Tbilisi. In the capital of the earth operates the only center in the state, whose activities are aimed at studying artificial intelligence. And on the Wilhelm-Heinrich Bridge, the operation of the river crane was resumed
Saar's wines
The Saarlands provide a rich harvest of grapes, so the locals produce many kinds of wines. Tourists should try cider, boiled in Merzig, white, pink and red wines produced from raw materials growing in the Moselle valley. The moderation of the rainfall determines the taste of the berries, thanks to which the Saar's wines are characterized by a fruity aroma, spicy and light hues
Most of the vineyards in the Saar are located at terraces at a height of 100-350 meters . The soil on the rugged banks of the Moselle River is heterogeneous, limestone, sandstone, red clay , the composition of the land also affects the taste of the wines created here . The famous Riesling of the grapes growing in the Saar has a pronounced honey aroma, light sweetness combined with a pleasant sour note . Local wines are poured into the hills These bottles of green glass, so they can be easily distinguished from the Rhine, supplied to wine shops in yellow vessels .
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