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Johannes Gensfleisch, known as Johannes Gutenberg, or simply Gutenberg, was an inventor, engraver and printer during the Holy Roman Empire. Born in 1400, in the city of Mainz, Germany, he was the pioneer in Europe of the mobile printing system, known as typography. Gutenberg came from a wealthy family, and in his childhood and youth […]

The brand of the Black Forest, the cake in which each slice surprises the palate, you cannot leave Germany without trying the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the original name of the black forest cake. Original Black Forest cake. The cake was created in the Baden-Württemberg region. The incredible recipe consists of several layers of white and chocolate […]

Walhalla , the German Parthenon, is located in a majestic position above the Danube in the vicinity of Regensburg. This neoclassical building in the form of a temple represents one of the most important and beautiful German monuments of the 19th century. Perhaps you have already heard this name, because Walhalla would be the “paradise” […]

That Christmas is a time eagerly awaited by many and that its atmosphere is magical is undeniable. However, little is known about the origin of such traditions, and Germany is present on this topic. On December 24th we celebrate the life of the baby Jesus, the day of his birth, and to prepare for this […]

“On any piece of paper I draw a yellow sun…” Who doesn’t remember that remarkable TV commercial from the 90s? Toquinho’s voice taking us with the moving drawings through a journey of colors and fantasy, which would make any child – and adults too – long for Faber-Castell pencil boxes. And it is here, in […]

The rare eggs made from precious materials by Carl Peter Fabergé have become icons of his work around the world. In cinema, they appear as objects of desire, as in “007 Against Octopussy” and “Ocean’s Eleven”. However, in real life, the story of Fabergé and his family would also make a film, with links to […]

For those interested in the great history of Roman civilization and its achievements, the museum Limeseum is a fascinating attraction located in Wittelshofen, Bavaria. Limeseum. Source: Wikipedia. Author: Wolfgang Sauber The museum was built in the Limes region, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. What are the Limes? The name […]

The second largest city in Bavaria attracts many travelers, not only for its beauty, rivers and beautiful historic center. It is an interesting point for those arriving through Frankfurt and wanting to visit other important cities such as Bamberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as well as offering some very special attractions. We have selected […]

The third largest German wine region is the Mosel River Valley, which in addition to producing excellent Riesling wines, has spectacular landscapes, with small towns and charming villages, medieval castles and, of course, beautiful vineyards. Although the Mosel River passes through other countries, the German section is between Trier and Koblenz, where the Mosel River […]

We, at Viagem Virgínia, are passionate about History, and especially castles and palaces. In 2020, Rafaella and Raphael, founders of Viagem Virgínia, moved to a palace, which is also the headquarters of our office, located in Gutenzell-Hürbel, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The beautiful Baroque-style palace will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2021, being built […]