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The Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial The Holocaust Memorial, also known as The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is an urban tribute to remember and honor up to six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Located within walking distance between the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, the Memorial cons
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Plauen
Plauen Plauen is located in Saxony in the eastern part of the country near the border of Bavaria and Czech Republic. In the 1930s, Plauen hosted the first chapter of the Nazi Party outside of Bavaria, and about 75% of the city was destroyed during World War II. During the division of Germany, Plau
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Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig is located in eastern Germany in what was formerly East Germany. Evidence of the city has been documented as early as 1015, and in 2015 Leipzig celebrates its 1,000th birthday. The city is a center for culture, arts and music. It is the perfect destination for visitors who enjoy ar
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Zwinger and Semperbau
Zwinger and Semperbau Run under the auspices of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) along with 14 other museums, the Zwinger was constructed from 1710–32 by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. It is a fanciful piece of Baroque styling with galleries connecting
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Rothenburg
Rothenburg Rothenburg ob der Tauber, to give it the full name which distinguishes it from Germany’s other two Rothenburgs, has few equals as a fairy tale destination. This perfectly preserved medieval town looks like a film set, and indeed the town’s tumble of half-timbered houses and stone watcht
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Fussen
Fussen One of the most popular holiday destinations in the Bavarian Alps, the resort town of Füssen is one of Germany’s most scenic, framed by snow-capped mountains and glistening lakes. Boasting a strategic position in the heart of the Alps and just a short drive from the Austrian border, Füssen
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Dusseldorf Old Town
Dusseldorf Old Town The traditional heart of the city and one of Germany’s most famous nightlife districts, Dusseldorf’s Old Town (Altstadt) is where visitors spend the majority of their time, home to many of the city’s top attractions. As well as the scenic Rheinuferpromenade running along the wa
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Dinkelsbuhl
Dinkelsbuhl Remarkably escaping damage throughout both the Thirty Years War and WWII, Dinkelsbuhl has a historic presence that belies its small size and the walled town is renowned as one of Bavaria’s best-preserved medieval towns. An undeniable highlight of the Romantic Road, Dinkelsbuhl is endle
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Bavarian Forest
Bavarian Forest All too often overlooked in favor of the famous Black Forest, the Bavarian Forest National Park is one of Bavaria’s most scenic natural areas, sprawled along the border of the Czech Republic. The first area in Germany to be designated a National Park back in 1970, the 25-hectare (2
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Bavarian Alps
Bavarian Alps With soaring mountain peaks, vast lakes and forested slopes punctuated by enchanting castles and traditional alpine villages, the Bavarian Alps offer some of Germany’s most spectacular scenery. Stretching along the Austrian border, the Alps dominate the landscape of Southern Germany
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Alster Lakes
Alster Lakes Boating on the Alster Lakes is a special experience in Hamburg, highlighting the historic role of waterways in Germany’s biggest port. Hamburg grew up around the River Alster, and the waterway has been dammed since the 12th century, transforming a river into lakes. The artificial Inne
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Roman Mountain (Römerberg)
Roman Mountain (Römerberg) Römerberg (or Roman Mountain) is the historic heart of Frankfurt and often the first stop for tourists. The Town Hall, or Römer, is located on the west side of the square and consists of 3 pink colored buildings with gables built in Gothic style. Römerberg was ravaged by
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Frankfurt Main Tower
Frankfurt Main Tower The Frankfurt Maintower is a 200 meter (660 foot) skyscraper in the center of the city, making it the 4th tallest building in Frankfurt. The name Maintower is derived from the Main River running through Frankfurt. The tower has a 40 m (131 ft) communications tower situated ato
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Romantic Road
Romantic Road Germanys Romantic Road offers the most spectacular views of the Bavarian landscape and its magnificent castles. A trade route in the middle ages, the road winds through picturesque countryside, walled towns, and charming villages. It is home to Gothic cathedrals, baroque German, Rena
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Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) The Kölner Dom, also known as the Cologne Cathedral, is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. In the 19th century, it was the tallest building in the world. Amazingly, it would take 632 years to complete. Begun in 1248, the Kölner Dom was commissioned as a su
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Frankfurter Dom
Frankfurter Dom Frankfurter Dom is the main church of Frankfurt. From the 14th century onwards, kings of the Holy Roman Empire were elected in this Catholic church. From the mid-16th century to the late 18th century, emperors were crowned here. The cathedral has been damaged in the past by fire an
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Loreley Rock
Loreley Rock In the romantic Rhine Valley near the town of St. Goarshausen, a siren named Loreley was said to bewitch sailors from upon her granite rock, causing them to ground their boats or lose control of them and sink. The area around the massive granite outcrop which rises vertically 433 ft (
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Kurfürstendamm (Kudamm)
Kurfürstendamm (Kudamm) Affectionately known as the Ku’damm, this elegant tree-lined boulevard is a major thoroughfare in Berlin’s west. The Berlin equivalent of Paris’ Champs-Elysees, the Kurfürstendamm avenue is lined with shops, hotels and historic cafes. Before World War II, the Ku’damm was th
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Pergamon Museum (Pergamonmuseum)
Pergamon Museum (Pergamonmuseum) Antique art from the Middle East and Turkey is featured at Berlin’s important Pergamon Museum. In terms of wow factor the collection is matched only by the British Museum. The highlights are the monumental exhibits from the Roman era, in particular the massive Perg
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Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg) Built as a summer residence for Bavarian kings, the Nymphenburg Palace, or Schloss Nymphenburg, is a magnificent structure artistically shaped by the various Electors over its history. Exhibiting both baroque and rococo styles, the rooms are decorated with
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