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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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Staufen

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Staufen i Brisgau is the setting for Goethe's Faust and the castle is reputed to be the actual Faustus Castle.This tiny city revels in the Faustus mephistopheles legend with guided tours around Dausts town every Friday evening by a person dressed in the Faustus costume.The local Wine maker even has a wine named Faustus.More interesting to me is the coats of arms on the rathaus walls which shows how many different governments have laid claim to the city stretching from the Hapsburgs and Hungo/ Austrian to Baden Wertenberg (the latest).One party that was repulsed was Napolean and every two years they celebrate with a re enactment of the French being thwarted by the plucky city folk.The city boasts three or four wineries and at least three shnaaps making outlets ( Schladerer being the most upmarket).There are plenty of high class Hotels and each of them boast excellent retaurants.For such a...

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Bavarian Castle

by hellojnewman

Beautiful castle located in southern Bavaria. Picturesque castle sitting high above the valley below. The home of crazy King Ludwig II. This is the castle that Walt Disney molded for his Enchanted Castle. Best to go in off season when the lines are not so long. The tour is a guided tour and you have to be present at the castle at the time posted on your ticket which you purchase below the castle. Highly recommend taking the bus up to the castle, cost is around 10 euros. Take the trip over to the bridge to get the spectacular view for pictures. Hope your not afraid of heights.

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Berlin ZOO

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Give yourself most of the day to visit this zooas its one of the biggest zoos in europe and well deserves leaving a day for itFor a start it is very straightforward to get to it worked out at €18.50 for adultThe Berlin Zoo is easily reached by train or subway, access from the S-Bahn S5, S7, S75 and S9 or Kurfürstendamm on the U9 and U 15.when u get off at the station /u will see a sign for the zoo, if u are at the entrance to the station , if u look in front of u at the other side of the road and go left u will get the entrance the aquarium is next to it as well

Trip by boat

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There a number of Boat trips u can do we did the one via all the Schlossbrücke which took about 3 hours .there are diff access points one of the most central would near the berliner dom make sure u warm up well though as it can be cold

Heidelberg - The Castle (Heidelberger Schloss)

by SLLiew

This 15th century castle ruins is on a hill overlooking the Old Town. It was first erected as a residence by Prince Elector Ruprecht II.The style is Gothic to High Renaissance.It is still left standing thanks to the Allied Forces which decided not to bomb Heidelberg. So it is now an important building of German architecture history.

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better you go an meet us

by Same&Different

hanging around in bonn at the weekand:drink beer, drink wine and enjoy the televisionset... go out and see some tasty asian girls!sleep alot! have a smoke and then you will see bonn is still alright!so cheeeeeers

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Dom of Koln

by rubbersoul75

This is probably the most famous structure in all of Germany. The Cathedral is fascinating ins so many ways. The first stone was laid in 1248, built gradually until 1520, and then finally fininshed in the 19th century. It's extremely gothic design is impressive, but outdone by the buidings sheer size. The Dom's presence exerts itself on the landscape for miles and miles around in every direction.No doubt, this is the most impressive buiding I've ever seen (having seen the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Twin Towers, Duomo in Florence, blue Mosque Isanbul). We traveled to the top of the spire- with our 1 yr old on my back. Claustrophobic dizzing trek, but rewarding views for those who venture. The city of Koln is pleasant enough, one of Germanys oldest towns, but not so many historic buidings due to heavy bombong in WWII. A visit to Koln, even just to see the Dom and the surrounding squares...

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Garmisch, Bavaria

by rubbersoul75

The Garmisch-PartenKirchen area.Our favorite area of Germany is definately Bavaria. I know I'm not the only one. More specifically, anywhere near the Alps.Garmish is Ideally situated for day trips to:- Oberammergau, famous for hand carved wood figurines and the live passion play enacted very 4 years- Ettal, and it's beautiful Benedictine abbey (that happens to brew some good beer)- Mad king Ludwigs castles of Linderhof and that subdued work, Neuschwanstein.- the lakes in the region (photo)- and even into neighboring AustriaLive well, and keep some euros in your pocket by staying in one of the many guesthouses in the city. See my lodging page for more info. Garmisch-Partenkirchen were formerly 2 seprate towns, combined when the 1936 winter olympics. SOme of the best Sking in Germany is to be had here, as well great hiking, depending on the time of year. Just be prepared for major amounts...

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Schloss Neuschwanstein

by rubbersoul75

Quintessential Germany- To the foreigner, this Castle probably represents Romantic Germany and Bavaria more than any other attraction. The setting of the Castle, surrounding area, and Schwansee (Swan Lake), warrant a visit in themselves; but most visitors coming to this corner of Bavaria are likely here to see Mad King Ludwig's masterpiece.During our visit, the weather was not the best, but this fairytale castle was still an amazing site, seeming to be shrouded in the thick clouds and snow. Make sure you go up behind the castle to Marienbrucke (Mary's Bridge), great view of the castle with the lake and Bavarian mountains as the backdrop. We took the bus up, and walked down. It's a couple km's, but going downhill is very manageable and beautiful.Most trips to Bavaria are not complete with out a visit to Neuschwanstein and Ludwig's other nearby masterpiece Schloss Linderhoff. It would be...

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Germany's Highest Waterfall

by joolssss

This waterfall is beautiful. Its situated in the Black Forest in Triberg. it costs about a euro per person to enter and about 3 euro per family , you also get a free postcard on entry!You may purchase a bag of nuts for the very friendly red and black squirrels, if you are quiet they will eat from your hands.Its not too high to climb, 163 metres and it has a few bridges that make wonderful viewpoints for photographs.

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