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Checkpoint Charlie   Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin

 187 Reviews  BERLIN ..I , like most who visit Berlin took a visit to Check point Charlie!!. I know it's the real touristy thing to do but I was very interested to see this site from the military point of view..... 

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Dachau (Concentration Camp)   Munich

Dachau (Concentration Camp), Munich

 80 Reviews  "... so ich nicht nach Dachau komm." (Dear God, make me mute, so I don't get sent to Dachau). So went a common child's prayer during Nazi times. You dared not say anything remotely controversial,... 

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Römer   Frankfurt am Main

Römer, Frankfurt am Main

 77 Reviews  The building is really eye catching. It consist 3 buildings and the middle one is called Zum Romer meaning “At the Romans”. People say it was called like this because there were many Roman villages... 

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Reeperbahn/St. Pauli   Hamburg

Reeperbahn/St. Pauli, Hamburg

 42 Reviews  St. Pauli is a traditionally working-class district of Hamburg, near the harbor. It includes the red-light district around the Reeperbahn as well as numerous bars and music clubs. Second and third... 

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Old Town/Altstadt   Düsseldorf

Old Town/Altstadt, Düsseldorf

 67 Reviews  This beautiful Medieval church in the old town, built in 1288 is the oldest building in the city - the slightly twisted steeple was an accident caused by builders using damp timbers! Unfortunately I... 

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Cologne Cathedral/ Kölner Dom   Cologne

Cologne Cathedral/ Kölner Dom, Cologne

 246 Reviews  Since the 10th century The cathedral of cologne has been home to many treasures; stored safely in their treasury. These were purpose built rooms, but not open to the public. The first public display... 

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Mercedes   Stuttgart

Mercedes, Stuttgart

 26 Reviews  In 2006 we visited the Mercedes Benz Musea at Stuttgard.... I must say its a really good Museum because you see how everything had changed during the time that has passed... even when you are not... 

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Castle   Nürnberg

Castle, Nürnberg

 38 Reviews  The majestic Nuremberg castle, the Kaiserburg, is considered Nuremburg's main sight. Indeed it does create a marvelous, medieval atmosphere to the Old Town of Nuremberg, which is almost completely... 

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Zwinger   Dresden

Zwinger, Dresden

 99 Reviews  This is a fantastic display of military armor and weapons. The collection of display totals 1,320 pieces and a lot were donated by European and Oriental rulers. A standout is the gold scrolled armour... 

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Castle/Schloss   Heidelberg

Castle/Schloss, Heidelberg

 196 Reviews  I decided not to take the funicular up to the castle, but to walk instead, and I think it was a good decision. The walk was not too strenuous to me and I liked the views I got during it. It was also... 

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Marktplatz   Karlsruhe

Marktplatz, Karlsruhe

 22 Reviews  Marktplatz is the central square of the city, so it's truly unlikely that you'll miss it. It features a Pyramid that has become a symbol of the city. There is also the city's Rathaus (picture) and the... 

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Old Town   Hannover

Old Town, Hannover

 52 Reviews  Hannover has one of the biggest and oldest Fleamarkets in Germany! Every Saturday people come from all over Germany to sell and buy. The market starts at 6:00 am and finishes at 4:00 pm. After... 

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Beautiful Old Town   Koblenz

Beautiful Old Town, Koblenz

 63 Reviews  With the growth of cheap low-cost flights, more and more people have discovered the delights of german Christmas markets. The one in Koblenz has all the normal ingredients of a 100 or so wodden... 

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Architecture / Historical Sites   Leipzig

Architecture / Historical Sites, Leipzig

 20 Reviews   Leutzsch is one of the oldest parts of Leipzig. It was founded in 11 century by Sorbs under the name Luszh (means Place of Meadows and Swamps). In 19th century Leutzsch transformed from a little... 

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Rhine River   Mainz

Rhine River, Mainz

 16 Reviews   Imagine you are on a cruise headed down the Rhein River near Mainz – the part of the river in Germany that is UNESCO designated as a natural wonder. As you look from your ship upwards on both sides... 

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Reichstag   Berlin

Reichstag, Berlin

 213 Reviews   Since our last visit to Berlin the Reichstag building had acquired its glistening new dome, the work of Norman Foster. As an admirer of his work, and a fan of “new meets old” architecture, I was keen... 

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Marienplatz   Munich

Marienplatz, Munich

 148 Reviews   This is the centre of the Old Town of Munich, a very lively square. The centre of it is the Mariensäule, a column that was erected in 1638. The Town Hall is an abundance of New Gothic style. It was... 

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Churches   Frankfurt am Main

Churches, Frankfurt am Main

 72 Reviews  Built initially as a gothic cathedral between XIV and XV centuries, it was rebuilt few times after that and this is why the look is now a neo-gothic one. It is anyway impressive and probably the 95 m... 

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Port (Hafen)   Hamburg

Port (Hafen), Hamburg

 95 Reviews  For years various residents’ groups in St. Pauli have been resisting gentrification and huge building projects in their neighborhood. Starting in 1994, the Hafenrandverein (Harbour Edge Association)... 

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Rheinturm   Düsseldorf

Rheinturm, Düsseldorf

 41 Reviews  This is the telecommunication tower of Dusseldorf. It is 240m tall and 20 years old. I know that you can climb on the top but unfortunately I didn’t do it. They say the view is great. Also the tower... 

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Old Town   Cologne

Old Town, Cologne

 43 Reviews  I just loved walking around Old Town Cologne; it's just so beautiful! There are so many colorful buildings, plazas and little streets to wander around and I would keep finding one area or building... 

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Events   Stuttgart

Events, Stuttgart

 34 Reviews  Stuttgart is a city of wine the vineyards almost reach the central station, and every year in August the annual Weindorf is takes place for about ten days. The whole Marktplatz and Schillerplatz are... 

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Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church   Nürnberg

Lorenzkirche - St Lorenz Church, Nürnberg

 31 Reviews   In Lorenzer Platz stands the twin-towered Gothic church of St Lawrence (St-Lorenzkirche; 13th-15th c.; Protestant), the city's largest church. Above the beautiful west doorway (c. 1355) is a rose... 

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Semper Opera   Dresden

Semper Opera, Dresden

 56 Reviews  Named after the architect, Semper, the building was constructed in 1841, but destroyed by fire in 1869, and his son rebuilt it again to finish in 1878. There were all the famous opera starts like... 

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Old Bridge   Heidelberg

Old Bridge, Heidelberg

 41 Reviews  All great romantic cities have a river: Prague has the Vltava, Paris has the Seine, Florence the Arno, and Heidelberg the Neckar river. "Die Alte Bruecke" (=the old bridge) is named after Kurfuerst... 

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SACHSEN-ANHALT / SAXONY-ANHALT

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Saxony-Anhalt was found in 1947, divided into two parts in 1952, and reunited in 1990. Not old on maps but its tradition dates back to 10th century. Martin Luther's Birthplace at Eisleben, the Old Town of Quedlinberg, the Castle at Wittenberg, and Dessau's Bauhaus are UNESCO World Heritage sites.The whole north of Saxony-Anhalt is flat as a mirror with forests and crop fields. There you find the capital Magdeburg on the banks of the Elbe with a gothic cathedral surrounded by baroque buildings. Southwest of Magdeburg, on Saxony-Anhalt's western border you find the Harz Mountains region, a region ideal for walking and winter sports holidays. The highest point of the Harz is the Brocken (1142m - 3747ft). On a clear day you can view a distance of about 150 km (93 mi). South of the Brocken there is Wernigerode with its 16th-century Town Hall and Quedlinburg's and Stolberg's 16th-century...

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THÜRINGEN / THURINGIA

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Thuringia is the green heart of Germany. In the southwest is the Thuringian Forest. The wooded heights and slate mountains make the region an ideal area for walking. The best known hiking route is the Rennsteig which stretches for over 168km (105 miles). North of the Thuringian Forest is Eisenach, birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. It contains the oldest Town Gate in Thuringia and the Romanesque Nikolai Church. Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther sought refuge and translated the New Testament into German, dominates the town. The highest mountain is the Grosser Beerberg (982m - 3221ft). On its foot lies the town of Suhl. On the other side of the mountain is the small town of Rudolstadt. It was known for its cultural life during the Renaissance - Goethe directed the court orchestra there. Arnstadt, where the young Bach was an organist at the local church, is the 'Gateway' to the...

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MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN /MECKLENBURG WEST POMERANIA

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The state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania is well-known for its numerous lakes in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte in the south and its wonderful beaches along the Baltic coast. Schwerin, the capital was founded in 1160. Its landmark is the wonderful Gothic Schwerin Castle, former residence of the Duckes of Mecklenburg. Also worth to visit is the historic old quarter of the city with the Gothic Cathedral and the Town Hall. The biggest town of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania is the Hanseatic town of Rostock. Landmark is the Gothic St. Mary's Church. North of Rostock is Warnemuende with its famous fishing harbour and the Museum of Navigation. Greifswald in the east of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania is the birthplace of the painter Caspar David Friedrich. Germany's largest island Ruegen with its nature reserve and the famous limestone-riffs is a very popular holiday destination.

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BERLIN

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Berlin is Germany's capital, seat of government and largest city. It is also one of the 16 federal states. Although the Wall came down in 1989 there is a big contrast between the two parts of the city, partly due to economic contrasts between East and West. The east contains the densely populated working class quarters of Mitte, Pankow, Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. West Berlin also had its poorer areas like Wedding, Neukoelln and Kreuzberg. In comparison, the green areas of Charlottenburg and Zehlendorf have a more affluent atmosphere. While the western part looks more like a modern west-europen city the eastern half probably gives a more accurate image of what Berlin was like in the 1920s and 30s. Alexanderplatz, was one of the main centres of 1920s Berlin as well as of post-war East Berlin, is today dominated by the Television Tower. Unter den Linden, which Frederick the Great...

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BRANDENBURG

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Brandenburg is the state around Berlin. The north offers a lot of lakes for swimming and forests of birches and pines for hiking and mushrooming in the autumn. Beavers, otters, storks and eagles have claimed this picturesque area as their own. In the southeast of Brandenburg lies the Spreewald that offers numerous waterways for exploration by boat. The capital of Brandenburg is Potsdam. Well known for its Sanssouci Palace, which was Frederick the Great's favourite residence. Potsdam's new attraction is the high-tech Babelsberg Film Theme Park.

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BAYERN / BAVARIA

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Bavaria is the biggest German state with Munich as capital. In the north is Franconia. Main city there is Nuremberg, well known for its gingerbread and the Christkindlmarkt (Xmas-market). Nuremberg’s landmark is the Kaiserburg Imperial Castle. Also worth to visit are the churches of St. Lawrence and St. Sebald, Dürer's House, Museum of Toys, German Railway Museum and the Town Hall. North of Nuremberg is Bamberg, an old imperial town that attracts with the Imperial Cathedral and Michaelsberg Monastery. East of Bamberg near the Fichtel Mountains is Bayreuth and its famous Wagner Opera Festival, which takes place every year from late July to August. To the east of Bavaria, bordering the Czech Republic is the Bavarian Forest which is an ideal region for relaxing and hiking. The very south of Bavaria is called Upper Bavaria. This region is the most visited in Germany and has the best-known...

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SACHSEN / SAXONY

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Saxony is an old and traditional state in the southeast of Germany. In the north you find the town of Leipzig with its fascinating history. Music, art and architecture combined with Saxon flair make Leipzig with its lovely old Renaissance and Baroque buildings unique. In the east the Saechsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland), a national park with its sandstone mountains is attracting many visitors. Explore Saxony along river Elbe via ship. Enjoy the fantastic natural landscapes abundant with castles and vineyards and stop to see some of the most famous cities like Torgau, Dresden and of course pottery town Meissen with the oldest china manufacture in Europe. The most famous building in the city of Dresden is the restored Zwinger Palace, which contains many old masters in its picture gallery. The Erzgebirge (Ore Mountain) region near Dresden lies on the border with the Czech Republic. Its...

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NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN / NORTH RHINE - WESTPHALIA

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North Rhine-Westphalia is with nearly 18 million inhabitants the most populous state. It extends from the Belgian and Dutch border to the Weser Valley. To the north is the Münsterland and the Teutoburger Forest. South of Münsterland is the heavily industrialised Ruhrgebiet, the land of coal and steel. Nearly half of its people live in large cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants; at 527 persons per square kilometer, its population density is one of the highest in Europe. Formerly an industrial landscape dominated by factory smokestacks it has chanced to a more green and liveable region. Today it is a vibrant centre of culture with many museums, theatres, art galleries and opera houses. Main cities in this area are Duisburg with Germany’s largest internal port, Essen, home of Germany’s newest UNESCO World Heritage site, the Zollverein Coke Plant and Dortmund, with its important brewing...

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HESSEN / HESSE

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Hesse is Germany’s richest state situated in the centre of the country. Lakes, forests and mountains dominate the northern part of the state. Here you also find health resorts and many rural villages with half-timbered houses. The main city here is Kassel, home of the Grimm Brothers Museum and the Wilhelmshöhe Palace. In the centre lies the Vogelsberg, an extinct volcano. In the far south of Hesse is the Odenwald, a region rich in legend and folklore and excellent for hiking. In the south is also the major financial and commercial centre of Germany, Frankfurt. Its impressive skyline has led to its nickname of ‘Mainhattan’. Much of the city suffered destruction in 1944, and so Frankfurt is now a quite modern metropolis. In the old town centre buildings, including the Römer and the town hall remember the time before World War Two. Darmstadt, just a few kilometres south of Frankfurt...

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RHEINLAND PFALZ / RHINELAND PALATINE

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Rhineland Palatine is situated in Germany's southwest. In the north is the Eifel Hills, an ideal region for hiking. Between Eifel und Hunsrück Hills is the Mosel Valley with the vineyards and the beautiful castles. Trier, birthplace of Karl Marx, is the oldest German town close to the Luxembourg border, was a Roman imperial capital in the third and fourth centuries AD, and is UNESCO World Heritage site. Where the Mosel meets the Rhine is Koblenz. From Ehrenbreitstein Fortress you have a breathtaking view over Rhine River. South of Koblenz is Rüdesheim, the gate to the Taunus. Between both towns is the Rhine’s symbol, Lorelei Rock, which has provided the inspiration for many songs about its legendary siren. The capital of Rhineland Palatine is Mainz, an important university town. It is situated on the confluence on Rhine and Main and is well know for its 1000-year old cathedral and the...

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