No speed limit on the autobahn? Medieval Neuschwanstein? Unexpected truths about German icons.

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Is what we THINK we know about German icons REALLY true? DW Reporter Adrian Kennedy embarks on a myth-debunking mission that takes him to Cologne Cathedral, the German autobahn and Neuschwanstein Castle. Was the German autobahn really Hitler's idea? Did Cologne Cathedral really take six centuries to build? Is Neuschwanstein Castle really medieval? All these questions and more will be taken on in this episode of Arts Unveiled. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Cologne Cathedral - Eternal Building Site? 03:58 The German Autobahn - No Speed Limit? 06:44 Schloss Neuschwanstein - Medieval Castle? 09:34 Conclusion #dwhistoryandculture #neuschwanstein #autobahn For more visit: https://www.dw.com/en/culture/s-1441 ⮞ Follow DW Culture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dw.culture ⮞ Follow DW Culture on Twitter: twitter.com/DW_Culture Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G