European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 24, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The romantic Road to the end Ussen /4 Sfa fue of Kaspar Tiefer Brucher fussed s Lute builder. Wie Smrchek or Church of the Meadow is a top example of German Rococo architecture. Continued from Page 13 family members who present military identification cards. Tours Are in English As Well As German. After the castles capitalism is alive and Well in the retail Village of souvenir shops and eateries that has grown up in the area. Take a break and enjoy the bavarian hospitality and culture before heading Back to the Trail. Fussed represents the Trail s end. And if the Best is saved for last fussed fits the Bill. Driving South along b-17 puts visitors in the heart of this Border town and at a convenient place to Park and walk. Parking Here however is by the hour. There Are plenty of hotels and bed and breakfast inns to take Refuge in after a hard Day of sightseeing. So Check in and Check out this Beautiful City. Frissen offers visitors a pedestrian zone from which to soak up the culture and do a Little shopping along the Cobblestone byways. To learn More about Frissen walk through its historic Center. The Bishop of Augsburg from 1498-1507, made his summer Home in the Castle which today has become an Art gallery for Middle Ages to late gothic Era paintings. The gallery on the main floor belongs to the City while the upper level is a part of the bavarian state s Art gallery. One admission fee gets Art enthusiasts into both galleries. Cost is 3 Marks $2 for adults 2 Marks $1.30 for children and students and youngsters under age 9 Are admitted free. The galleries Are open daily april to october from 11 . To 4 . And november to March from 2 to 4 . The galleries Are always closed mondays. Just a Short stroll around the area and visitors discover a City Park area on the Banks of the Lech River. The area provides children a place to run while enjoying a picnic lunch or snack. A addition the Park is Home to what appears to be the ruins of an old Chapel or fortress. Back toward the Bishop s former summer residence the St. Mang monastery remains an Active worship area for the town. It also doubles As a town Hall meeting place. The monastery features massive Oak carvings and Gold plated figurines and is adorned with gorgeous frescoes and murals. Further into town visitors walk upon the Rathaus town Hallwhich features an enclosed courtyard As Well As the City museum. The museum chronicles fussed s history and highlights the City s musical instrument heritage. Fussed s history has been a bloody event according to literature available at the fussed Art galleries j the City has been involved in nearly every european War fought yet it managed to evade destruction during both. World wars. The clerk at the museum said the Only world War ii damage occurred As a tank Driver attempted to i navigate a narrow Street but was ordered to find another route around the City. Like the galleries the museum affords visitors a wealth of information and knowledge for extremely nominal fees j and the museum keeps the same hours As the galleries j fussed is a pleasant end to a relaxing exploration of Germany s romantic Road. There Are no Neon lights and billboards cluttering the Beauty of this historic Trail. For those who need to be continually entertained the Trail s Beauty and Charm might easily be overlooked. The romantic Road is More a setting in which friends and family can come together observe the splendor of Bavaria and each other. So whether time permits Only a few Days or a week enjoy the Trail for its peaceful Beauty and history. Neuse Hanstein greets travellers at the end of the romantic Road. This Small Chapel stands in a Meadow near Ludwig la s Royal Castle at Schwa Ngau. The ornate Interior of the wies Kirche. T i ,1il \ -1 i to to it. H november 24,1994 stripes Magazine 15 14 stripes Magazine november 24, 1994