Where is Chris - Famous Landmark

Christians across the globe are observing Holy Saturday today.    We take you  inside a famous cathedral that we visited on past trips.  Several amazing stained-glass windows are just one of the highlights of this church.  Can you guess where I am?

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St. Martin Chuch Cochem

 

St. Martin Roman Catholic Church

The ancient and romantic town of Cochem is situated in the most beautiful part of the Moselle Valley. While strolling through the town, prior to heading up to Reichsburg Castle, we noticed St. Martin Church in the heart of the market area. From the exterior, one could tell that there were some amazing stained glass windows decorating the church.

While I returned to the ship, my husband walked back to the church and captured some images of the interior.  We hope that you enjoy these images.  We'd highly recommend including the interior of the church to your visit of Cochem.

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This church is one of the three Roman Catholic churches built inside the city.

The church is situated by the market. The church has a turbulent history. The current old choir stand was first mentioned in 1593. Between 1932-1933 a new nave was built, but it was destroyed by bombing in 1945. In 1950/1951 the nave was rebuilt again.

The interior of the church is quite plain, with the exception of these magnificent statues and stained glass windows.

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Cochem - St Martin

Our visit to Cochem was on day eight of our 13-day river cruise on Avalon Artistry II.   If you are just joining us, be sure to review our previous posts.

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Late Afternoon Tour of Mainz

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Home of the Printed Word

After all passengers returned from the morning excursion to Heidelberg, the Artistry II set sail for Mainz, Germany.  The schedule allowed for up to 2.5 hours of individual touring of the city.

Possibilities included a stroll thru the old town center, a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, shopping, or our choice of visiting the Church of St. Stephen with its stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.

Strolling Thru Mainz

On Our Own

Johannes Gutenberg was born in early 1400s in Mainz, Germany. He would borrow money to setup a print shop and produce a 42-line Latin Bible. The process of using movable type in a cheap and efficient manner would change the world. The Gutenberg Museum, in the heart of the old town center, has an original copy of the famous bible. The museum was only open until 5 PM so we had to skip visiting it in order to get to the church before it closed for the evening.

Marc Chagall Windows

The highlight of our visit to Mainz, was our visit to the Church of St. Stephen (Stephan) where we saw the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Marc Chagall. 

The Chagall choir windows in St. Stephan are unique in Germany. Between 1978 and his death in 1985, Russian Jewish artist Marc Chagall created nine stained-glass windows of scriptural figures in luminous blue. The figures depict scenes from the Old Testament. 

 Cathedral (Dom)

Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and market square of the city.  Since it was only about a 20 minute walk back to our ship, we had decided to make that our final stop on our self-guided walking tour.

This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in style, but later exterior additions over many centuries have resulted in the appearance of various architectural influences seen today.

Mainz is a very easy city to explore on foot.  If you only have a limited amount of time for exploration, like we did, we'd suggest picking one or more of the attractions mentioned here.

 
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Mainz - On Our Own
Mainz - St. Stephan
Mainz - Cathedral


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Welcome Aboard Avalon Artistry II

CRUISE EUROPE IN STYLE

We'd had a complete day of sightseeing on our pre-cruise excursion, and after a short walk up the gangway, we were greeted by the ship's officers, cruise director, and many of the crew members of Avalon Artistry II.   This would be our floating home for the next 12 nights.

We've already told you about the embarkation process and evening's activities in our other posts.  We'll share a few more images of the ship in this article and accompanying photo album, from our initial exploration.

But first, we'd like to tell you about the Artistry II and what makes her a great vessel for exploring Europe.


About Artistry II

Sail the legendary rivers of Europe aboard the sleek Avalon Artistry II. Two full decks of suite accommodations include wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create a lovely balcony for enjoying fresh breezes and enchanting scenery. Choose your pace for sightseeing tours led by friendly knowledgeable certified guides, then treat yourself to a manicure, or relax in the hot tub on the Sun Deck and watch the world go by. lndulge in a delicious four-course dinner in the spectacular dining room with panoramic views, or opt for a light dinner featuring local specialties and regional wines in the charming Panorama Bistro. Step aboard, settle into your luxurious river-view stateroom, and immerse yourself in the culture, cuisine, and breathtaking scenery of some of Europe's most picturesque river valleys.

Ship Statistics

Name: Avalon Artistry II	Ship Completed Date: 1/1/2013
Christened By: Marilen Sandejas-Yaptangco	Capacity: 128
Number of Crew, Nationality: 37, European	Length: 361 feet
Number of Passenger Decks: 4	Number of Outside Rooms: 64
Number of Restaurants: 3	Number of Elevators: 1
Voltage: 110/220	Non-Smoking Dining: Yes
Non-Smoking Ship: Yes

About Avalon Waterways

Not all cruises are created equal. When you select an Avalon Waterways River Cruise, you are making the decision to immerse yourself in the utmost indulgence in cruising. Avalon Waterways offers its signature Avalon Choice^SM to all passengers, allowing you to design the perfect European river cruise experience based solely around your personal preferences. Uniquely crafted with luxurious details at every turn, Avalon Waterways provides the small-ship feel with all the posh and decadence of a five-star resort. Contemporary décor, wall-to-wall panorama windows and elegant finishes abound to lend a captivating and comforting air.

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Avalon Artistry II

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