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Konstanz: A gem on Lake Constance

May 31, 2016

A historical old town with colorfully decorated buildings, inviting restaurants and cafés, a spa with a sea view. Konstanz is the largest city on Lake Constance and also a charming and beautiful travel destination.

Deutschland Konstanz am Bodensee
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/S. Puchner

Konstanz - a gem on Lake Constance

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After the Council of Constance, the Latin-speaking Catholic world gave the lake its current international name. It was derived from the city of Konstanz.

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