European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Booklet lists Castle hotels for people interested in staying or dining in a european Castle a multilingual brochure is available that lists castles by country. The free Booklet cast in  guest in a Castle describes 160 Castle hotels and restaurants in Austria Belgium France Germany Italy the Netherlands Portugal Spain Switzerland and the # United kingdom. A a a a a Quot it includes photographs and dates of the castles. Descriptions of facilities map directions and Star ratings. The latest 1994/95 edition of Gast pm Schloss Quot How includes Castle accommodations in Eastern Germany. To obtain a copy write european Castle hotels amp restaurants Box 12 06 20, d-68057 Mannheim Germany. The Telephone number is 0621-126-620 and the fax number is 0621-126-6212. To Call from outside. Germany dial your International Access code followed by the country code 49 and drop the first 0. Renaissance architecture the Palazzo Grassi in Venice Italy is hosting a major exhibition on Renaissance architecture. Renaissance from Brunelleschi to Michelangelo runs through nov. 6. Its Centrepiece is the wooden Model for St. Peters which Pope Julius ii commissioned in the Early 16th Century to replace the original fourth Century Structure. The Model which was built in 1539 based on designs a by Antonio a san Gatto is 26 feet by 19 feet and stands almost 16 feet High. It was recently restored and is displayed in the Palazzo Grassi s Central courtyard. In addition to Sangallo s original Model the exhibition displays almost All existing wooden architectural models from the 15th and 16th centuries including. Michelangelo s Model for St. Peter s dome. Also featured Are More than 250 paintings reliefs prints manuscripts sculptures and drawings by Sangallo Michelangelo Raphael Bramante Leonardo a Vinci and others. The Palazzo Grassi is located at 3231 san Samuele. Renaissance a from Brunelleschi to Michelangelo is open daily from 10 . To 7 . Tickets Cost about $8. The Telephone number is 041/523-1680. To Call from outside Italy dial your International Access code followed by the country code 39 and drop the first 0. A the pied Piper in English a British forces annually stage an English language version of the pied Piper of Hamelin m Hamelin Germany. This year s musical production will beheld from 2 . To 4 . On june 11 and 12. Twill take place in the Burge Garten of Hamelin s old town Section. Gymnastic karate and dance exhibitions Are also scheduled. To find out More information Call 05151787-464 or 05151-787-467. To Call from outside Germany dial your International Access code followed by the country code 49 and drop the first 0. A a sep books Paris restaurants Stephanie Curtis a former restaurant critic free Lance journalist and parisian for the past 10 years has opened a new Paris based restaurant booking service called f a it Quot fifa v As a. V amp is Isas. A a a i Quot a Bur hotel auf schonburg in of Erwest am Rhein Germany is one of Many Castle hotels listed in a Booklet that s available free from the european Castle hotels amp restaurants organization. See Story at left. A sep reservations s it Vous Plait. Quality dining at affordable prices is the latest trend in Paris new restaurants Curtis says. Whatever your budget or preferences a sep vows to provide a dining itinerary and reservations reconfirming them 24 hours in a  a a a a a a a a i. A a a. Curtis is Quick to explain she can t get you a table at the top three Star restaurant in the City on a week s or even a month s notice Quot tables at Joel Robo Chon housed in an elegant turn of the Century town House Are booked now through  but a table at l Ambroisio another three Star establishment where Curtis has connections is a possibility a if there s a cancellation. / a sep s fee is $18 per reservation with a $5 charge per global fax. The Telephone number is 1/40.15.04.57 and the fax number is 1/40.15.04.58. When calling from outside France dial your International Access code followed by the country code 33. 13-Day Italy Tours offered the stateside based tour organization co Tiki is offering two 13-Day regional Tours of Italy for people Ages 18 through 35, to explore the country s historic cultural and culinary attractions. The Quot Superior class Quot Tours begin and end in Rome with two overnights in Florence a Stop at Lake Como two nights each in Venice Assisi and Sorrento plus visits to Pisa Verona san Marino and Pompeii. Also included Are a ferry excursion to the Isle of Capri and a tour of Rome. Prices Start at $885 per person double occupancy for departure in Early june or on sept. 18, not included is transportation to or from Rome to find out More Call 800-Contiki. A Telephone card is needed to Access most 800 numbers in the states,.and you Wilt Likely be charged a fee for the Call. Great american weekend the american arms hotel in Wiesbaden Germany wants id card holders to take advantage of its great american weekend any Friday saturday or sunday night. Prices Range from $39 for one person in a Standard room for one night regularly $50to $149 for two a people in a suite for three nights regularly $255. The prices include an american style breakfast a except on sundays when a Champagne Brunch is offered. Children under age 4 stay free and the Cost for children 4 and older is $10 per night. Some restrictions May apply and there is a $3 surcharge per person on saturday nights. To make reservations Call 0611 -343-136 on mondays through thursdays from 8 . To noon and 1 . To 5 . Reservations May also be made by calling on fridays from 8 . To noon and 1 . To 3 30 . To Call from outside Germany dial your International Access code followed by the country code 49 and drop the first 0. A a. A a a a a a a a a the american arms hotel is located at Frankfurter Strasse 17 in downtown Wiesbaden. Take autobahn 3 or autobahn 5 to autobahn 66, exit b455 Quot we Erlenheim Stadt Mitte Quot and follow to Frankfurter Strasse. Best bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for this weekend and one or two special events you Cap attend a Little later. Germany the Chicago symphony orchestra under the direction of Danial Barenboim is making a three week european visit and will play tonight and Friday at 8 . At the alte per in Frankfurt. Reduced Price tickets Are available from Frankfurt s amerika Haus by calling Kris Plaehn at Dan 3292338. The civilian number is 069-722-794 and the fax number is 069-720-205. The 130-member orchestra will also play in Cologne on tuesday through Friday june 3, the Cologne concerts will be taped for later television broadcast in the United states and Europe. Ticket information is available by calling Frau Tengler at prorate Konze Rte in Frankfurt. The Telephone number is 069-724-741. United kingdom the world famous Chelsea Flower show is running through Friday at the Royal Hospital Chelsea London. It s Britain s largest Flower exhibition. Find out More about the annual show by calling 071/630-7422 or sending a fax to 071/6306060. This is the time of year for International festivals and the City of Bath England opens its on Friday. It will run until june 12. Brighton s International festival continues until sunday in the Engleth coastal resort City. And Edinburgh Scotland is the site of an International children s festival through sunday. Calendar and let a go Are compiled by Libby Grimm Gidget Smith and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to let a go special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or Postrach 11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany Pax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers for listings on these pages Are Tor Calls within the country named if calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. A a a a May 26, 7994 stripes Magazine 2 7