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September 18, 2009

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'Zur letzten Instanz' in Berlin

In part one of our series we visit what is considered Berlin's oldest restaurant, dating from 1621. Zur Letzten Instanz has welcomed a host of famous guests including Napoleon and Beethoven.

'Saechsischer Hof' in Meinigen

In the second episode of our current series on historic hotels and taverns we feature the Sächsischer Hof hotel in the town of Meiningen.

'Elephant' in Weimar

Today's episode of our series on historic hotels and taverns takes us to the city of Weimar, home to the Elephant, a hotel where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe celebrated his 80th birthday.

'Atlas Posthotel' in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The Atlas Posthotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen dates back almost 400 years. It is located at the foot of Germany's highrest mountain , the Zugspitze.It offers regional specialities and has been visited by many famous people including the King of Jordan and the Prince of Wales.

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