Random facts about my city Bremen, Germany.....
This is the "Spitting Stone". It is the spot the last person was beheaded in 1831. She murdered 15 friends and family with poisonous butter. It's located near the Cathedral in the city center and still today people spit on it. I was told because even today she doesn't deserve any better. 
The Bremen Town Hall-Rathaus is an amazing site. Every part of this building tells a story. This particular picture shows how the State let the Roman Catholic Church know they are independent and separate. A women is sitting on the Pope takes his Orb and hands it to a Chancellor and for some reason there is a sword in his bottom. Don't ask me just what I was told.
Spotted this handsome tourist...I love his outfit all white except his tie and belt! No white after Labor Day doesn't apply here for some reason.
Say Hi to Mini
This statue is missing it's hen, for some reason people always steal the hen.
The elections are here next week and yesterday in the City Center they had all sorts of activities going on sponsored by one of the Parties. Nothing is ever free in Germany, but this was a rare day, free fun for the kids. Mechanical bull riding...don't ask me why, but this little girl lasted all of 2 seconds.
Another Bremen Town Musicians painted in the city Football colors.
And last but not least every body "Rock-On! and have a wonderful Sunday!
Do you know Unknown Mami? She's awesome and she's started a fun Sunday theme inviting you to get out and take pictures of your city to share with the rest of us.
26 comments:
HI!! I can't wait to see the sights of Breman! Looks so beautiful!! So excited to see you and family too! We will come with the latest gossip mags/books etcc!!! Love ya! Mary
That was really interesting! Thanks for sharing :-)
Oh, I just love this post! How fun to visit Germany this morning. Your city is beyond cool! WOW! And how fun to have a bucking cow at a community day : ) Fun!
Again your city looks like so much fun! Happy Sunday!
I LOVED reading about the spitting stone! wow..lol Im coming to your town soon..I can't take it anymore, I just love it!! Happy Sunday:)
How come nobody kills anyone with poisonous butter anymore?!
I'd spit on her too, I love butter!
I am loving this meme . . . just discovered it today. Feel like I am traveling the world from my own living room. Thanks for sharing the photos, esp. of the statutes commemorating the musicians of Bremen.
JHS
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Oh my goodness - that splitting stone!
Thank you for this fabulous tour. Hope you're enjoying your weekend! xo
Nice view of your city my friend. I found the spitting stone and how people hold grudges interesting. xoxo
What a great tour! Love the painted statues and the splashes of color they bring to your city.
And that splitting stone-- Oy!
Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more next week.
xo
What a fun city!
And what a crazy background associated with the 'spitting stone'!!
Hmm... Why the hen, I wonder? :)
Another awesome Sunday tour!
I love the guy in the white suit. I've always hated that "no white after..." rule. I don't even wear white, but it pisses me off because who made it up and why should we follow it. It's more about fabric choices if you ask me.
It's a pleasure to get an intimate glimpse of a city in another country. Thanks for the tour and the history behind it.
Wie Geht's.
1. Do you spit on the spitting stone?
2. Where is the hen supposed to be on that statue?
:-) Great photos.
Poisoned butter? Imaginative :))))
Cool I never knew!
Oh what a great place to call home. I loved this post, it was really interesting.
Happy Twirls
Such a lovely city and what a cute white-clad tourist! (He must have gotten my Tweet!) Interesting story about the spitting stone. Poisonous butter. Wonder what started the ruckus! Have a great week! Watch out for frogs!
Oh my gosh, I can't get over the spitting stone! The one time it is acceptable to spit in public!
How evil was that woman!
Loving the signts, the mini is lovely.
The spit cracks me up! Thanks so much for the tour. Fun, as always!
This was such a fun tour and the spitting stone was a trip. What a story with the butter. I thought of Paula Deen. Ha!
Thanks so much for the insider's tour! Fascinating place.
Very cool.
That spitting stone is interesting. And a little gross. But more interesting.
I am so excited to see this city and walk around and have you be the best little tour guide. See you soon. Love Beth
Hey are you a professional journalist? This article is very well written, as compared to most other blogs i saw today….
anyhow thanks for the good read!
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