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me him. all that and more coming up on euro max. oh, oh. wow. the no to dom cathedral in paris made headlines in april 2019, when a fire destroyed large parts of the famous building. it broke out under the eaves of the wooden roof, engulfing the structure. and flames. reconstruction efforts are in full swing and with some help from germany, no to the dom is set to reopen next year. this is a pace of one of the world's most famous gas egos. not sure, damn in paris, a stained glass window about to be restored to its former glory. after that disastrous blaze of 29 seen for them not saddam is my heart,

my soul. the best is a symbol of paris. i'm in love with harris about he rebuilding the church after the inferno is a major challenge. we will show you how much work goes into repairing just for windows. this is not, not too damn, it's cologne cathedral. many people here also see this as the heart of their city. the idea that the cathedral might burn down is unthinkable alfie. oh, how terrible. what else could she say of adding that be very, very tragic. i think it has been as a terrible thing. i can imagine, but what does cologne have to do with not tra, down in cologne, cathedrals class workshop. katrin, which, that, and her team are restoring the for windows from paris. their regular job is to maintain the many windows in the clone cathedral. some of them are over 700 years old here i like lean restore stick pieces together. we do simply everything. we

need to preserve the structure for the future. not to dam needs, preserving as well. so the clone cathedral workshop offered its help in the restoration work with an enormous logistical effort. the 4 windows were shipped from paris. first, the team had to clean them. the fire had coated them with toxic lead dust, the worst destruction, the flames wrought was on the lead roof and its wood beamed. truss the voting was damaged as well. so the windows had to be removed over 830000000 euros in donations. have come in for the reconstruction. the cathedrals slated to reopen in late 2024. that deadline is looming. as a softly intense of the specific restoration process is required, the windows and all that difficult. so we're fairly relax. what's pushing us is the great time pressure imposed by paris. we gave him that that's not usual here in the

cathedral, but of course we're under that same pressure. the team has 700000 euros and 13 months to devote to the repair work. it may sound like a lot, but it has to suffice for an impressive 100 square meters of stained glass in need of attention. the repair work is documented down to the smallest detail, the windows must be restored to their original condition as that there is not as much damage as he might think after it is as to like that a few pains and cracks can be cemented together again. all we can repair them in some other way and they are just a few smaller pieces will replace. so we have to find the right kind of glass painted using the historical methods and refitted into the entire section. stylistically the 4 windows are relatively martin and abstract. they were created a 1965 by the french glass painter. jack la chevalier. some of his techniques

present the team with unexpected challenges. bunch of analysis ever yet also true with his thumb, and it's not easy to imitate elements. one of us will probably be immortalized with a thumbprint at amanda, came in with him, fill out all this isn't the 1st restoration undertaken on these windows. but some of the previous efforts don't seem to have been quite as conscientious on as, as i've asked. this isn't even glance out. it's plastic plexiglass. we've never actually had that before. the summer type of his lot. when you go restorer, read cache nipple replaces the faked glass with real glass in the appropriate colors. and the many pieces of lead that hold the glass together have to be repaired or replaced glass. thanks a lot. the schneider is here from france. she takes care of those with her song. i think it's incredible and very inspiring to be working on the

restoration of not her dom here in cologne cathedral. and i guess it's something extraordinary and unusual that only comes along once in a lifetime. the windows are true to head back to paris, the installation brings, the reopening of the restored not to damn. one step closer. the black forest cake is perhaps germany's most well known sweet trees. but anyone who has been to a german bakery knows there's a lot more on offer coffee and cake in the afternoon as a german institution. and we take a look at just how important it is. did you know that germany's afternoon, coffee and cake tradition actually precedes the british often in t boss, japanese may be more known for it, beer or bread. cake is actually a pretty big deal here. so what else do you need to know about cake here? grab a fork. let's david cake in germany comes with its own rituals. namely, kathy include can coffee and cake usually enjoyed in the afternoon. around 330,

especially with friends and family on sundays. a trip to my german grandparents isn't complete without this ritual. now is a good time to examine the german classics at the end of our forks. this one is world famous, black forest gases or spots may dec. yes. plaza, quite a my phil. literally it say miss warren. copious layers of green chocolate on. of course, jerry clear exactly where this cake originates from. spot said i would suggest germany's black forest. but there are lots of myths and legends surrounding its origin. other cakes are also named dr. german times in regions. besides the black forest ghetto, there's the loose bag as pancake and the frankfurt prime cake. ah, my pancake is in lieu back speciality, while the appointments, frankfort cry, and cake is one of the german financial capitals. tastiest treats other german

classic cakes are the beast and cake, laird, fries, and cake. with short crust, crumble cake probably feed cake, and this apple. kate, with a few cakes are popular well beyond the board of germany, and some of their back stories have roots and water, no neighboring countries. ah, regardless of where in germany it's from though you can get your case from almost any bakery or from specialized shops like but history, car confectionary, specialize in cakes, a time. never as good as almost secret recipe though. my almost plum cake, it's unbeatable. of course, you can rely on the germans system specific case related vocab. the most important one is the difference between couldn't and torture. it's confusing, but actually mean cake in german tartar or tart is a cake made with cream like this one. where couldn't cake is usually more related

to dryer doors, sometimes with fruit. then the coffee clutch i love literally means exchanging gothic over coffee and cake and finally calorie and bama quite literally calorie. self explanatory. basically, cake made with cream and sugar. the classic german cakes are traditionally made with lots of sugar butter and cream, paste. amazing, but not exactly super paid. that's why there are more and more meagan and healthy cafes like this one, offers exclusively v g and k demand for reagan products has been rising noticeably for years. in germany. pastry chef steady. it's herself beacon and her fet, about reinventing in classics for her cafe, dispensing entirely with animal products, some of my sonata. sometimes i get patrons who say butter has to be in a sandwich or korean that i and the latin is none of this is genuine. but right

from the start, it's been important for me to make it vegan. be awkward for me, illegal. i'm gonna go to get her sustainability is available. i don't work with any auditors either. i don't know anything like that because i respond. abernathy are the best things. it is, the smiles on people's faces when they find they can use everything here. many are allergic to eggs are overjoyed when they stand in front of the display case and see so many options. i get many people who say the crumble, kate taste just like grandmas. that's the best one, the i guess as best the compliment blue jam. and kate has always had a special place in my heart because of my grandmother. and now i understand why her case are still good. it's part of jamming holiday. i personal favorite will always be pancake. any one who has seen pictures of venice, italy will easily recognize the iconic st. mark's square for the famous re alto bridge, usually without a person in sight. but is that the case in real life?

we went to venice for a reality check some mog square re alto bridge. welcome to venice. colorful architecture and only a few people around the italian lagoon city looks fantastic on instagram. but how is it in reality time to find out a heads up and then is, is always full of visitors. it's unlikely you'll ever have anything in tiny to yourself even so venice offers lots of pomp and splendor. venice was once a great maritime power, and it shows st . mark's square is one of the most famous squares in the world. and our popular photo motif batch. you'll be sharing it with many others busily snapping pictures.

not even this construction site can tarnish the squares. great beauty, but you'll need to be patient if you want to visit any of the buildings. long lines in front of the dose is palace and st. mark's basilica on common. how about another must see sight on some mark square light, cafe florian, for example. it's over 300 years old. ever to expect lots of visitors here too. though with a little lock you might find a seat. ha verdict. cafe florian is worth a visit. although it's not cheap. a cappuccino costs? 15 euros, but it's right on to mark square, which you shouldn't miss during a visit to venice. just expect a crowns. let's visit the 2nd venice hotspot the equally famous and much photographed re alto bridge. from afar the bridge looks large and it doesn't seem crowded. but when you're on the bridge,

it gets very busy. why do people put themselves through this? we actually got here by accident. so it's my fault. i'm kidding, i'm get a. you have to see it. it's like an iconic iconic place to be. oh wow. it's starting gorgeous for me. wow. it's a beautiful mid c o. k. noted by the sun said sunrise, the beautiful plays began. company anything about this thing. so we legally allowed to stay here for a while and under the sunset. i'll verdict though the bridge is crowded, the view of the grand canal is worth it, especially when the sun sets in the west. ah anne, speaking of water, our last hot spot is bertino island,

reachable by water bass across the lagoon. it takes 40 minutes to reach the small island. morano became famous on instagram, mainly because of its colorful fishermen's cottages. our 1st impression is that yes, each of the small fishermen's houses has really been painted in a different color. but around lunchtime, it gets really crowded. the elevated narrow bridges are particularly suitable for getting a good view of the cottages here too, it's worth taking a look behind the scenes because many fishermen still live in verona to this day. we've still got to find out just why all these houses are so colorful. i feel a big go to shuttle do any good. i'll tell you. there are 2 explanations that he

say, why don't forget the houses are so colorful because it's often foggy here with god . it's only 40, do it. so the fisherman, but who used to travel for 3 or 4 days on end that painted their houses to tell them apart. i will be free to look out in colorado that don't other than the but there's also another hypothesis that my grandfather believed up on a good he. he thought the fishermen painted their houses because they weren't drunk, go to dubious, keep with gather, even if the fish island had hardly anything to eat on the bo gentlemen, they always had wine with them, with agreeing to receive it. i don't know which explanation is riley c will had since i was a candy. i've been told it was either the fog i was or the white would be or let me be up would be and all that we have it. whichever explanation is true, the colorful cottages of bravo. i'll definitely eye catching. i'll verdict. baronet is great. the re alto bridge and some mark square are usually very

full, but you'll want to visit them anyway. for me, the people making your reads heartbeat. just follow up on in graham experience, lifestyle tradition dining and the art along with the local people for you will get up close and personal join us become a part of our community. d, w underscore. your am at a 65 years old with no signs of aging. the a told me i'm in brussels was built for the cities world fair. in 1958, originally facing demolition. the building survived to become one of belgium's most recognizable landmarks. this is bedroom,

young belgium's most famous landmark. but did you know it's not actually in the shape of an atom i am here today to find out what it is and what's actually inside it's 9 volts. follow me to find out about the secret of a child the autonomy and consists of 9 spheres. each one weighs 250 tons. wow. look at how futuristic this looks. this is quite impressive for building that is 65 years old. to learn more about the secret of the home you, i me to agree bri from belgium. he's been a guide here for 15 years there. when you see this year thing, this isn't after out. they told you that this is an item. you're close to it because it's a crystal with atoms in it. so and it was the thought by mister walter gwynn, who was the president of the middle industry in belgium, the iron crystal enlarged,

165000000 times, was designed by architect andre. and john pollock for the 1958 world's fair. to give a positive image to the peaceful use of atomic energy. the rose exhibition was fixed during 6 months. and also they had told me, had to be broken down after 6 months, like all the other presidents that were here to make a place for other activities. so, but because it was really something special and it was so successful during the welfare that up and also water came off, it was lobbying and asked if he could not say maybe 6 months later. and then they agreed and i did more 6 months. and finally, it said, it's no wonder they didn't have the heart to tear down the home. you also look spectacular from the inside. it continued to break records even after it was built back then this 35 meter escalator was one of the fastest in europe today. you can

take an extra ordinary ride on it from sphere to sphere. ah. ah. okay, that is nice and live there. he can rest in. yeah, you can just take a little bit meditation. fair. thank you. right. me . fortunately that's off an elevator for the 92 meters up to the top. here i learned the secret about how they told me i'm always look so good to me. i'm is always so shiny. what is the secret behind that? well, that's the secret that you see here. the people hanging on the sea is to clean them and they do it once a year. although off the renovation,

the outside skin is made of knocks, it still needs to be clean once a year, and then they asked a group of outposts to do it. then they were hanging on the seas and cleaning them . the italian was renovated in 2006. what is the best kept secret of this building? well, something really amazing, and also for myself, is that by the innovation, it changed the outside skin from a menu to intox or stainless steel. so the armenian place were 2 centimeters, a thick, but this aluminum didn't weight anything. so they had to keep it, the stainless steel as soon as possible. so they now, or only $1.00 millimeters with even then you had told me to $200.00 more weight. can you imagine? so you're basically telling me that they're telling me, i'm just got fat out whether yes correct you're you can't enter every sphere,

but you can still see a lot from exhibitions to a light show and even a restaurant. but the best, of course, are the incredible views. oh, and finally we are off to the french town of leon, which was considered the center of silk production in europe until the 19th century . nowadays, there are only a few silk weaving mills left in the city. we visited one of the remaining manufacturers not long now and these silken loft, caterpillar's will go into production because their cocoons are the basis for the queen of fabrics. silk senior lea, normally or not, or runs a small mulberry caterpillar farm and his blue cheek and leo and southeast and france gold gluco coin trend bowbin to feel in order to wind the cocoon on to

a real. you 1st have to put it in hot water alu feel a lot of and then you get a silk thorough matt duffy or more. yeah. and uh, this is on average, one kilometer long had the shield miss in full. however, it takes 5 to 7000 cocoons to make one kilogram of silk and kill to leonardo his family has specialized in the sale of silt products since 1819 school nobela a studio. no, this is a typical pattern. and leon style blue color donald and one we produce a patio de nadisa. it is based on an old design of a lot bama. the works are made of velvet, his and silk. he about kildere offer. this is only possible in the all i, because here we have the machinery school, the design, and skilled workers. most of all, it does so and was of all is all prayer. oh,

between the 16th and 19th century, leo was known worldwide as the silk metropolis. more than 30000 silk leaders or canoe worked in the city. traces of this period can still be seen today in the club house district because of miserable working conditions. there were major uprisings in 18311834. that he went to the canoe. huh. the silk weaver protests began because society was divided into 2 social classes, but he list of the factory owners who gave the orders co mulder and the silk weaver also who made the cross. however, the factory owners never remunerated the real value of my word develop due to the silk weavers, could no longer support themselves from their work. we bus and when you are hungry, now you protest. if you also have, at the end of the 19th century, leon lost its place in the world of silk manufacturing. to day there are only 2

silk leaving those here. they mainly produce fabrics for aught could to her or reproduce from old patterns. sebastian, well, she works for the player company which was founded back in 1752. he is proud of the traditional craft, even though to day the fabric is largely woven mechanically. leaseholder leticia contributed people want their fabrics to be finished much faster and they'll go over some, it's expensive. and so now we just do high end product, luxury goods would reduce and that allows the tradition to continue in your course . it involves artisan, all know how that is very rare to day. she menoisis. oh, oh, in the archives of the family business, there are old older books with fabric samples and design templates that are more than 250 years old. or neither cleo. and as well as the names of the customers from the guilty damage in the usa. ah, inmates archives upon us as the whole, say, we are rich not waters from the county opera in paris. look at either from

versailles, both the leasing palace, if our, from all these very important places. what to take on the mill. thanks to these patterns, the company was able to faithfully reproduce silk fabrics for the restoration of the imperial boxes. at the author hug on ye and paris, the pattern dates back to 1874. for the st. petersburg saws residence they removed the yellow silk de mask fabric for the leon hall. the initial imperial order dates from 18. 66 gentlemen combining the old with the new. that's what i find really interesting. see newly know leo noddy is not worried about the future of silk weaving for the luxury market less so to put result is and will remain a luxury product all through. it's always a question of quantity. the people will always want to have silk so much. it's been that way for the past 5000 years is some, you know,

people have been dreaming aloud to possessing something made of silk for 5000 years as well. so the future is guarantee for july does sure. and so senior li normally are naughty hopes that the next generations to will be able to achieve their dream . i and that wraps up this edition of your o max. don't forget to follow us on social media for more stories from the world of culture and lifestyle. thanks for tuning in and join us again next week. i ah, ah, with

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