Reginum. It was a place of considerable commercial importance in the early period of Christianity. During the middle ages it was the chief seat of the Indo-Levantine trade, and was one of the wealthiest and most populous cities of Southern Germany. From 1663 to the dissolution of the German Empire in 1806, Ratisbon was, with a very short interregnum, the seat of the German Diet. cost It is THE WALHALLA, or Temple of Fame, is 6 miles from Ratisbon. Omnibus twice a day, fare 24 kr. This magnificent edifice is situated upon a height 300 ft. above the Danube. It was built by King Louis in 1830-42, and eight millions of florins. built after the model of the Parthenon at Athens, and is of the same dimensions, its length being 218 ft., its breadth 102 ft., and its height 60. The material is white marble. An entablature divides the interior into two parts. It supports 14 caryatides of coloured marble, which in turn support a superior entablature. Along this entablature is a frieze executed by Wagner, representing, in eight compartments, the history of Germany up to the time of the introduction of Christianity. Along the lower walls are busts of illustrious Germans to the number of 100, commencing with that of the Emperor Henry, and ending with that of Goethe. The grounds around the edifice are laid out in walks, and the view from them is exceedingly beautiful. ROUTE 116. LINDAU AUGSBURG TO N leaving the station, we pass under the old post-road. On our left 18 the Erzbergersche Gartengut, and we pass Göggingen, where the citizens of Augsburg have their country houses. At SCHWABMUNCHEN (12 miles), a town of 3,600 inhabitants, are the ruins of a Roman bridge. Near Pforzen, where the Wertach becomes navigable, we obtain a view of the Bavarian Alps. KAUFBEUERN (37 miles). (Hotels: Sonne, Hirsch), population 5,000. A manufacturing town on the Wertach, the valley of which we cross on an embankment upwards of 1,300 yards long, and 40 ft. high, and over two viaducts. The summits of the Alps are seen in the distant horizon. KEMPTEN (66 miles). (Hotels: Krone, Strauss), population 7,000. Situated on the Iller. On the south side rises the Burghalde, an old tower, from the summit of which we have a fine view of the Alps, including the Grünten, the Daumen, the Hochvogel, and the Modele Gabel. A branch-line goes off to ULM, by way of Memmingen. IMMENSTADT, a town of 1,500 inhabitants, is beautifully situated in a valley surrounded by high mountains. We skirt the beautiful lake called Alp See, and see on the horizon the mountains which rise above Bregenz, and the snow-clad heights of the Appenzell. Beyond Oberstaufen, We we cross the Argenbach, and enter the cutting of Harbatzhofen, one of the largest in Germany. It is about 660 yards long, and about 35 yards deep. Crossing the Ellhofertabel, over a fine viaduct, we reach the embankment of Rentershofen, upwards of 640 yards long. In the neighbourhood of Hergatz (109 miles) are the turf-pits of Degermoss. again have a view of the range of the Appenzell. In approaching Lindau we obtain a beautiful view of the Lake of Constance and the surrounding mountains. Crossing an arm of the lake we reach LINDAU (123 miles), (Hotel: Baierischer Hof), population 3,000. It is situated near the north east shore of the Lake of Constance, on an island connected with the main land by a wooden-bridge and a railway bridge or embankment of stone. Near the wooden bridge are the remains of a tower, called Heidenthurm, the construction of which has been attributed to the Romans. On the port is a monument, erected in 1856, to Maximilian II., King of Bavaria. There is a beautiful garden, belonging to a house called Lindenhof, to which the public are admitted free on Tuesdays and Fridays; on other days (except Sundays) a fee of 30 kr. is charged. It commands beautiful views of the lake and mountains. Steamers leave Lindau several times daily for the various towns on the Lake of Constance. (See Route 75.) ROUTE 117. MUNICH TO VERONA, BY INNSBRUCK. 291 miles: 1st class, 20 fl. 95 kr.; 2nd, 15 fl. 10 kr.; 3rd, 9 fl. 94 kr. For that part of the journey from Munich to ROSENHEIM (49 miles), see Route 118. we ROM Rosenheim follow the left bank of the Inn. Passing, near Raubling, the walled town of Neubeuern, overlooked by its castle, we reach Brannenburg. The Castle belongs to Count Palavicini. The ascent of the Wendelstein, 6,400 ft. high, can be made from this point. Near Fischbach, a few miles further on, we see the ruined Castle of Falkenstein, and afterwards that of Kirnstein. KUFFSTEIN (70 miles). (Hotels: Post, Hirsch), is a fortress on the frontier of the Tyrol. The fort which stands on the summit of the rock is a prison. There is only one approach to it. Stores of all kinds are drawn up by ropes and pulleys. We now cross the Inn, and passing Wörgl (79 miles), go through a district abounding in silver and copper mines. Near Brixlegg, (Hotel: Judenwirth), we obtain a beautiful view of the valley of the Inn, extending, in clear weather, to the glaciers of the Brenner, Stubay, and Oetsthal. Jenbach (93 miles) is situated at the entrance of the Achenthal. Some distance on the other side of the Inn is the beautiful vale of Zillerthal. On the left we see the Castle of Tratzberg, on the right a Benedictine convent. Schwaz (98 miles), (Hotel: Post), population 4,500, is situated on the right bank of the Inn. In the neighbourhood are rich iron and copper mines. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in smelting these metals. The Church is a curious Gothic building. Hall (110 miles) (Hotel: Krone), population 5,000, is celebrated for the salt-mines and salt-works in the neighbourhood. The Castle of Ambras stands on the right bank of the Inn. It contains a collection of suits of armour, some old pictures, Roman milestones, and specimens of carved woodwork. In the Tummelplats tournaments used to be held. We cross the Inn, and ascend the right bank to INNSBRUCK (116 miles), (Hotels Osterreichischer Hof, Goldene Sonne), population, 14,000. This town is the capital of the Tyrol. It is situated on the Inn, from which it derives its name, and is surrounded with delightful scenery. The valley in which it lies is surrounded by lofty mountains. The Hof Kirche, erected 1553-63, in fulfilment of a vow of Maximilian I., contains the magnificent tomb of that Emperor, in the principal nave. It is a marble sarcophagus, on which is a kneeling bronze figure of the Emperor. The sides of the sarcophagus are ornamented with 24 bas-reliefs in Carrara marble, the workmanship of which is very elaborate and beautiful. They represent scenes in the life of Maximilian. They are protected by a screen which the custodian will remove for a small fee. On each side are ranged colossal bronze statues to the number of 28, representing distinguished persons, chiefly of the house of Austria, including Clovis and Rudolph of Hapsburg. At the left of the entrance is the tomb of André Hofer, the chief of the insurrection of 1809, who was shot at Mantua in 1810. His body was clandestinely recovered in 1823 by the Tyrolese, and deposited in this church. Opposite this is the monument erected by the Tyrolese in 1823 to the memory of all their countrymen who had fallen in the defence of their country. There are several other interesting tombs in the church. In the Rennplatz is an equestrian statue of the Archduke Leopold V., erected by his wife, Claudie de Medicis. In the Neustadt, the finest street of Innsbruck, is the column of St. Anne, surmounted by a figure of the Virgin, erected to commemorate the evacuation of the Tyrol by the Bavarians in 1703. At the extremity of this street is the triumphal arch erected by the citizens in 1765, on the occasion of the entry into the town of Maria Theresa and Francis I. The PALACE, built in 1770 by Maria Theresa, stands upon the site of the old palace of Charles V. The great hall and chapel are worth visiting. The Museum contains an interesting collection of Tyrolese birds, minerals and plants, and some paintings by Tyrolean artists. A pleasant excursion is to the Castle of Ambras, near Pradl, which may be reached in less than an hour from Innsbruck. The view from the castle over the valley of the Inn is very fine. Leaving Innsbrück, we proceed up the valley of the Sill, passing Wilton, which has an ancient Abbey. Behind it rise the Alps. The hill in the foreground is the Berg Isel. It has on its summit a Gothic monument to the patriot Hofer and his comrades. We pass, on the left, the Patscher Kofel (7,350 ft.) before reaching MATREY (128 miles). On the right we see the valley of Stubay, with the white peaks of the mountains which close it in the far distance. The church of Steinach contains three pictures by Martin Knoller, a celebrated Tyrolese painter, who was a native of the place. Passing several places of no note, we reach Sterzing (158 miles), a village of 2,000 inhabitants, on the site of the Roman station of Vipitenum. In former times it was celebrated for the rich mines of silver, lead, and copper in its vicinity. We have fine views up the valleys that open on either side. After passing Sterzing, we see the Castle of Sprechenstein on the left, and that of Reifenstein on the right. We cross over the marsh called Sterzinger Moos, past the Castle of Welfenstein, and enter a ravine which extends for a considerable distance. Franzenfeste (164 miles) is a strongly fortified town, beyond which we pass, on the right, the Baths of Vahren, and reach BRIXEN (173 miles), (Hotel: Elephant), population, 3,200. The archbishopric of which it is the see, was founded in the 4th century. The Dom, of the 18th century, is ornamented in its interior with choice marble. The ancient cloisters have some curious frescoes and monuments. The Church of St. John has a fine tower. At Klausen (178 miles) is a nunnery built on a precipitous rock, 700 ft. high. A short distance beyond, we see the fine Castle of Trostburg, at the opening of the Grödnerthal. Passing through a very romantic country we reach BOTZEN (197 miles), (Hotel: Kaiser-krone), population, 10,000. This is a very prosperous town, situated near the confluence of the Eisack and Talfer. The wine of the district is good. The varied costumes of the peasants who assemble here on market-days present a highly picturesque appearance. The surrounding country is fertile, and abounds with fruit trees, such as the fig, lemon, olive, and mulberry. Tourists will find many pleasant excursions in the neighbourhood. Crossing the Eisack we reach Branzoll, situated on the Adige, which is here navigable for rafts. We cross that river at Auer, and continue along its valley for some distance. No place of importance is passed before reaching TRENT (232 miles), (Hotels: Chiave d'Oro, Europa), population, 13,000. It is situated on the left bank of the Adige, and is surrounded with walls, flanked by towers formerly 30 in number, from which number its name is derived. The Cathedral, in the Romanesque style, was commenced in 1212. It contains some handsome monuments. In one of the chapels is the crucifix used at the great Council of Trent (1545-63). The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore was erected in 1520 on the site of an earlier structure. It is of red marble. Some of the sittings of the Council of Trent were held here. The Castle of Buon Consiglio was formerly the residence of the prince-bishop, and is now a barrack. Wine and silk are extensively produced in the neighbourhood. Passing Calliano, near which we see the Castles of Beseno and Castelbarco, we reach ROVEREDO (246 miles), a busy town of 7,614 inhabitants, situated on the left bank of the Adige. It is the principal seat of the Tyrolese silk trade, this branch of industry having been of importance as far back as 1200. The Castle has a singular tower. We pass Ravazzone, Ala (formerly НИ |