Fodor's Expert Review Liberation Hall

This singular rotunda, conceived in an eccentric mishmash of styles, commemorates Germany's victory over Napoleon during the Wars of Liberation and the unification of the German nation. Designed in a polygonal shape, its 18 supporting buttresses are topped with massive 20-foot sculptures representing the German tribes. Inside, 34 winged victory goddesses sculpted in white marble symbolize the states of the German confederation. Triumphal in every detail, from the lofty coffered ceilings to the arched galleries, not to mention its setting atop a high hill overlooking the river and countryside, it's a sight worth seeing. The best way to get here is on foot (it's just over a half-mile from the port) or via the Ludwigsbahn shuttle train from the Kelheim port, which leaves every hour and offers lovely views along with an informative guide.