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Johann Gottfried Seume's Grand Stroll to Syracuse.

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Kant and a leathery goose in Budin

In which I follow Seume through Budyně nad Ohří, from Lasar Tausig’s books to a synagogue, a castle and a good lunch.

Lovosice and Litoměřice

In the Bohemian wine country.

Teplice

When the strolling stops

Into Bohemia

Petrovice and Ústí nad Labem

In Pirna

A town, a river and darkness at the margin.

The Stroll to Syracuse: June 2026 update

Onwards to Bohemia!

In Dresden

In which I disagree with Johann.

Meissen

Porcelain, castles, thorns.

Grimma

Where it all starts

Seume update : January 2026

Three towns in Saxony