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Externsteine: A Window into the Past
The Externsteine are a rock formation in the Teutoburg Forest near the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The formation consists of five tall, narrow sandstone columns (the tallest is 40.5 metres (133 ft) high), which are set in a circle with a diameter of about 60 metres (200 ft). The columns are of different heights and widths, and are connected at the top by a ring of stone. The Externsteine were formed during the Lower Cretaceous period, about 100 million years ago, when the area was covered by a shallow sea. The sandstone was deposited as sediment in the sea, and over time it was compressed and cemented into rock. The Externsteine were exposed when the overlying rocks were eroded away. The Externsteine have been a place of human activity for thousands of years. They were first settled in the Neolithic period, and have been used as a place of worship by the Germanic peoples since the Iron Age. The Externsteine were a centre of pagan worship until Christian missionaries converted the local people in the 8th century. The Externsteine were used as a place of worship until the 16th century, when the local people were forcibly converted to Christianity by the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther. The Externsteine are a popular tourist destination, and are visited by around 500,000 people each year.
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We had an absolutely lovely and informative morning with Phillipp. He was so knowledgeable, and he filled the tour with insights and hidden facts we wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else. His enthusiasm and love for Munich were evident, and he made us love the city too. We saw so much, and loved every minute of our time with him. I highly, highly recommend Philipp!!
We spent the afternoon with Marion today and had an amazing time. She was prompt meeting us. The weather was horrible but she was a true professional and didn’t let that slow us down. We spent 3 hrs with her on a walking tour and saw so many Munich highlights. She has a great personality and is so knowledgeable about everything Munich. I’ve done my fair share of traveling and I have had other private guides, but Marion really wanted you to understand what she was explaining to us. She had photos to share that I really appreciated as I am a visual learner. I would highly recommend Marion the next time you are in Munich. We really enjoyed our day with her!!
Our three hour tour with Marion was delightful! We had a wonderful time from the minute we met her at our assigned meeting place until we shared our last sad goodbyes. Marion really knows her city and all of its history. She delivers her tour in an engaging way without bogging you down in all of the minutiae when it’s not necessary. The pace of the tour was just right, with a few stops in the Central Church’s. She shares all of the really unique details of both the major sights and the more obscure ones. This was definitely the best WithLocals tour that we have taken. Thank you so much Marion for sharing your beautiful city with us and the surprise presents!
We greatly enjoyed our tour around Munich with Norma. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history. Would recommend her as a guide!
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