Made some good ground today - trying to get to Poland - but finding that Germany has so many hidden treasures that we are stopping to see them all along the route.
Weimar was our first stopping point today. Famous outside Germany for giving its name to the Government from 1919 to when Hitler took control with the Third Reich. These days it is better known for the great minds produced within this community. It celebrates the life of Goethe, Schiller, Cranach, Bach, Liszt - and the list goes on.
The town is centred around four main squares, each with their own special features.
We, again, passed through very scenic landscapes on the way to Naumburg. Rich agricultural land, wind farms and beautiful towns and villages.
We arrived in Naumburg in the early afternoon. The Dom (cathedral) was the main attraction in the town - but I think most thought it was the funfair that was in town that took the honours.
Another well laid out town with a very historic legacy. It was the seat for the Bishopric as far back as 1028 and later became an important trading centre in the late Middle Ages. The town was spared damage during WWII and was selected as a model for restoring old city centres.
We later drove in to Weissenfels for our over night stop.
Front page of a German newspaper:
