The main attractions of Germany. List of cities in Germany: large cities, small settlements and all the most interesting things about German attractions Famous German cities
We present the most interesting and beautiful cities in Germany for foreign tourists.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany, the second most populous city in Europe, a hospitable, tolerant, lively, cozy and modern city. They say that Berlin does not enchant in the same way as Paris, Rome or Barcelona, but it is worth giving it a chance and taking a closer look, walking its streets, sitting in its coffee shops, chatting with the locals. And then it will be impossible not to fall in love with him.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin (photo: @enzo.grasso) 
Berlin Cathedral (photo: @sgregoryfit)
Munich
The capital of Bavaria, the largest region in southern Germany, which is famous for its brewing culture, Munich captivates with the picturesque architecture of its center, castles and palaces, bell towers, cathedrals and numerous green parks.
New Town Hall in Munich (photo: @christina_wallner_) 
Maria Square (Marienplatz) in Munich (photo: @jovanivan) Frankfurt am Main
The largest city in Hesse, Frankfurt harmoniously combines ancient architecture with cozy, picturesque half-timbered houses and modern architecture with skyscrapers, without which its life as an important economic center of the country would be impossible. In addition to the fact that in Frankfurt am Main there are a lot of headquarters of German and international companies, in the city great amount interesting museums.
Skyscrapers of Frankfurt am Main (photo: @freiraum77) 
Old city Frankfurt am Main (photo: @ana_djurickovic) Hamburg
One of the largest European ports, Hamburg is not without that tourist charm that makes travelers walk its streets, capturing everything in photographs. Hamburg stands on the Elbe, at the point where the river meets the North Sea, which gives it a special atmosphere, imbued with severity and romance at the same time. Hamburg ranks first in Europe in the number of bridges, of which there are more than 2000. The city also has more than fifty museums, one and a half hundred parks, many theaters, and 17 universities.
Old Town of Hamburg (photo: @typisch_hamburch) 
Hamburg is the largest German port (photo: @lemmerpedia) Cologne
Cologne is located on both banks of the Rhine between Bonn and Düsseldorf in western Germany. Many people come here just to see the majestic Cologne Cathedral with their own eyes. Holy Mother of God and Saint Peter. This is the main attraction of the city, included in the UNESCO list, a masterpiece gothic architecture, who miraculously survived the war.
Cologne Cathedral (photo: @bjcouple) 
Architecture of Cologne (photo: @rober_i_ta) Dresden
Dresden is located in eastern Germany, approximately 50 km from the border with the Czech Republic and more than 100 km from the border with Poland. Due to its dazzling Baroque architecture, Dresden is called the “Florence on the Elbe”, a city of art and culture that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Dresden Gallery (photo: @traveler_places) 
Architecture of the Old Town of Dresden (photo: @dresden_city) Leipzig
Leipzig is an hour's drive from Dresden and is the most... Big city state of Saxony. The city is closely associated with the names of great artists such as Bach, Goethe, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Schumann, who lived and worked here, and the Leipzig Opera is one of the oldest in Europe. Every year the Bach Festival, a documentary and animation film festival, and the Leipzig Fair are held here.
Sunset Leipzig (photo: @der_per) 
Modern Leipzig (photo: @emmaabdul_) Schwerin
A charming city in northern Germany, less than an hour's drive from the Baltic coast, small but very beautiful and rich in attractions and scenic views. Schwerin is located in a system of lakes and is mostly located on the left bank of Lake Schweriner See. The city is famous for its central attraction - the beautiful Schwerin Castle, built in the Renaissance style.
Schwerin Castle (photo: @kleinstadtblog.de) 
Schwerin old town (photo: @lommy) Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
Heidelberg is located in one of the most climatically favorable regions of Germany, which determines its flora and fauna, which distinguishes it from other German states and European regions. The main attraction of the city is Heidelberg Castle; the old bridge over the Neckar, Neuburg Abbey, and the Knight's Hotel, built at the end of the 16th century, also deserve attention. The city also has a lot of museums and beautiful ancient buildings that miraculously survived the war.
View of Heidelberg (photo: @labeautedelavie) 
Heidelberg Castle (photo: @targaryenblood) Weimar
A small town in Thuringia with typical German architecture with half-timbered houses, but certainly interesting for the traveler, primarily thanks to the legendary people who lived here. The composer Johann Sebastian Bach, the artist Christian Richter, lived and worked in Weimar, last years Writers such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, and Friedrich Nietzsche spent time here. All of them left their mark on the image of modern Weimar, in its monuments, memorials, archives, and house museums.
Half-timbered houses of Weimar (photo: @olga_arribas) 
Weimar Castle (photo: @u_waynes_world) Dusseldorf
Along with Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg, Düsseldorf is on the list of the main economic, political, educational and cultural centers of Germany. Do not expect an abundance of ancient architecture from Düsseldorf outside historical center. This is a very lively, modern and dynamic city with a huge number of fashion boutiques, shopping and business centers, restaurants and bars.
Ferris wheel in Dusseldorf (photo: @rosukarina) 
Modern architecture of Düsseldorf (photo: @gtsmk) Rothenburg ob der Tauber
A small but incredibly beautiful German town with picturesque postcard views. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the sister city of our Suzdal, with which it shares a common atmosphere of cozy beauty and charm in a small area.
Cozy and picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber (photo: @bjoern.dresel) 
Plönlein square in Rothenburg (photo: @_y_u_k_a______) Bamberg
An ancient city in Bavaria, which is called the “German Rome”, and whose historical heritage was noted by UNESCO. Like other cities in Bavaria, Bamberg has its own brewing tradition, and is also home to the world famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1946 by emigrants from Prague.
Architecture of Bamberg (photo: @trama.ba) 
Bamberg Old Town Hall (photo: @jari_a_u) Quedlinburg
Quedlinburg is a small ancient German town that attracts tourists with its ancient half-timbered houses. The city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,600 buildings dating back over 600 years. It is in Quedlinburg that the action of François Ozon's film "Franz" takes place.
Old town of Quedlinburg (photo: @valentine_zeiger) 
Half-timbered architecture of Quedlinburg (photo: @aaron_leipzig) Nuremberg
The second largest in Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War and then carefully rebuilt. It is this fact that gives the architectural face of the city this neat beauty, combining the atmospheric and “polished” characteristic of reconstruction.
Nuremberg has several beautiful churches, German National Museum, toy museum, center of industrial culture. The main attraction is the Nuremberg Fortress, medieval architectural ensemble with the old town, dungeons, wells, town halls, towers.
Architecture of Nuremberg (photo: @juana_viera) 
Nuremberg Fortress (photo: @juana_viera) Stuttgart
The capital of the state of Baden-Württemburg, one of the main economic, industrial and cultural centers of Germany, located about a hundred kilometers from the border with France. Stuttgart is considered one of the greenest European cities thanks to its numerous parks and gardens. In addition, the city has many educational institutions, educational and research centers, four castles of historical significance, churches and cathedrals, many museums. Among the latter: the Porsche Museum, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, the Wine Museum and even the Pig Museum.
Monastery Church of Stuttgart (photo: @anupama1990) 
Architecture of Stuttgart (photo: @whitevintagetravel) Bremen
Bremen is known to everyone who has read a fairy tale or watched a cartoon about the Bremen Town Musicians, to whom, of course, there is a monument. Usually Bremen does not often appear on lists of beautiful or interesting cities Germany, which are worth visiting for tourists, and to many it seems small, provincial and unremarkable populated area. But actually it is not.
Firstly, Bremen is the tenth most populous German city (more than 500 thousand inhabitants). And secondly, it is always ready to please the traveler with its postcard views of bright houses and the majestic buildings of the historical center, which miraculously survived the war. Bremen's market square is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Europe.
Bremen Market Square (photo: @giggart) 
Bremen Old Town (photo: @claudiofran) Lubeck
German port on the shore Baltic Sea, located about an hour northeast of Hamburg. The old town of Lübeck with the main attractions of the city is included in the UNESCO list. Among them is the Holstentor - “Holstein Gate” - a symbol of the city and a rare example of brick Gothic.
Lübeck embankment (photo: @kohlori.de) 
Burgtor Gate in Lübeck (photo: @thomasozbun) Bonn
Bonn is located in eastern Germany, a hundred kilometers from the border with France, just half an hour from Cologne and also stands on the Rhine. From 1949 to 1991, Bonn was the capital of Germany, and after the reunification of Germany and the transfer of the center to Berlin, although it became quieter and more serene, it did not lose its political significance for the country. Bonn is closely associated with the name of Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born here.
Obelisk fountain on the Market Square in Bonn (photo: @jennyvonwestphalen) 
Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn (photo: @theotheo87) Augsburg
The capital of the historical region of Swabia, Augsburg, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, is considered the oldest city in Germany after Trier. In the 15th century, Augsburg became the most important European center of jewelry. Today the main attraction and business card city - Augsburg Town Hall, built in 1385.
People lived in Augsburg at different periods famous people, which included both representatives of the art world and famous bankers, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. Their family houses today have become landmarks of the city, open to tourists.
Augsburg Town Hall Square (photo: @stef_boni) 
Evening Augsburg (photo: @xoonxee) Trier is considered the oldest city in Germany, founded in the 1st century BC, with well-preserved monuments from the Roman era - these two points brought us here. Located near the borders with Luxembourg, in a valley between the grape hills and the Rhineland-Palatinate, the city began to win our hearts from the first minutes of our stay in it: the weather was beautiful, and the air was clean and fresh, so we immediately decided to start getting to know the locals attractions.
One of the main attractions of the city of Trier is ancient Roman monument "Black Gate"(Porta Nigra), preserved almost in the form in which it was created around the 2nd century AD.
Having paid a symbolic 3 euros, we entered the frosty gloom of the two-thousand-year-old building. Uneven stone blocks peeked out from some of the walls, allowing one to appreciate the scale and strength of the building.
On other walls one could see ancient bas-reliefs, once covering every block, but now dotted with modern inscriptions in the style of “Here was...”, which nevertheless did not interfere with plunging into the atmosphere of the past.
Having gone down and entered the “gate”, we came across small vibrant sculptures of the father of the Communist Manifesto and Capital- Karl Marx, who was born in this cozy town, but more on that later.
In addition to the Roman architecture, there are, of course, the frame facades that usually come to mind when I hear about Germany.
By this time we were a little hungry and stopped in the restaurant Zum Domstein- one of famous places city of Trier. Inside, a cozy atmosphere awaited us with traditional Roman dishes and an impressive selection of wines from the Moselle region. I really liked the dishes, so I recommend them.
After having lunch and doing some shopping in the square, we headed to one of the oldest cathedrals Germany - Cathedral St. Peter's (Trier Dom), founded in the 4th century under Emperor Constantine.
Inside, however, there were many details characteristic of Gothic and Baroque architecture.
Nearby, almost right next to each other, there are no less interesting place called Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is the earliest Gothic church in Germany, built in the 13th century in the shape of a cross.
The inside is very beautiful, it’s not for nothing that it is considered one of the most elegant.
Next stop was at House-Museum of Karl Marx.
The philosopher and revolutionary socialist was born here in 1818. We were given an audio guide and, although I am not attracted to such places, the story about the life of Marx and the history of communism seemed very informative, in any case, I did not get bored.
In addition to the above-mentioned bright figures, you can often find busts and statues of this political figure around the city, of whom the city of Trier is proud.
Well, to end our day we visited Kaiserthermen - Imperial Roman Baths in the city of Trier. It was already late and we didn’t get inside, but we walked around the complex and enjoyed the picturesque views.
A memorable city.
German cities with their centuries-old culture are very attractive to travelers. We have chosen the most beautiful city in Germany and want to tell you about it.
Why the most beautiful
The most beautiful city in Germany, in our humble opinion, is Hamburg.
We chose carefully based on two points. Firstly, in a survey of foreign tourists conducted by the German National Tourist Board. They identified the cities that most attract tourists. One of the leaders is Hamburg.
Secondly, we took into account a survey among residents of German cities conducted by BAT Stiftung. They found out which city in Germany the residents themselves consider the most beautiful. And 93% of Hamburg residents answered that they live in the most beautiful city in Germany.
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Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the eighth largest city in the European Union. It is also the most populous non-capital city in the EU: more than 1 million 800 thousand residents live here.
The city is located in the northern part of Germany and is one of the 16 federal states of Germany. It is notable for the unique combination historical monuments, modern pubs and nightclubs.
This is the largest port city in Europe and you can see beautiful ships and harbors here. The city has many parks where you can enjoy walks.
And in Hamburg there are more than 30 theaters, 50 public and private museums, 6 music halls and 10 cabarets. The city is especially comfortable for traveling in summer.
Fact #1. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the official name of the city. It got its name thanks to the first castle built in these places, erected by order of Emperor Charlemagne in 808. Today Hamburg is the cultural and economic center of Northern Germany.
Fact #2. Hamburg is located on 755 square kilometers, its area is twice that of London, and seven times that of Paris.
Fact #3. There are approximately 30 square meters of living space per resident of Hamburg. This is the highest average in the world.
Fact #4. Hamburg is one of the twenty largest ports on the planet. The city is also called the “Gateway to the World”: its port terminal receives oil tankers all major oil refining companies in the world.
And in general, the port of Hamburg itself is a popular tourist attraction. Its warehouses were built at the end of the 19th century, they stand on wooden piles driven into the river bottom.
Fact #5. The entire city is crisscrossed with canals and is famous for its bridges. There are about 2500 of the latter here. This is more than in Venice and Amsterdam combined.
Fact #6. Hamburg is the greenest city in Germany. 14% of the city is occupied by parks, gardens and nature reserves. And half of the center is surrounded by greenery.
Fact No. 7. There is not a single skyscraper in the city. This gives it a zest; it is difficult to find buildings here that are taller than 10 floors. The authorities are trying to do a lot to preserve the landscape. So, around Lake Alster the buildings should be white with a red-brown roof.
Fact #8. Hamburg has 15% foreign residents, which is more than 250 thousand people. Representatives of 183 different countries live here.
Fact #9. In Hamburg, in 1960–1962, in the Rieperbahn - St. Pauli area, the legendary rock group The Beatles began their musical career.
Now this is the center nightlife city, red light district. On the street there are numerous nightclubs, discos, bars, sex shops, strip clubs, brothels, in short, the entire night industry.
Fact #10. Fish market Hamburg is one of the largest and oldest in the world.
It has existed for more than three centuries. More than 70 thousand people visit it every week. In the past, fishermen could only trade before the start of church services. This tradition has survived to this day: the market is open from 5 to 10 am on Sundays.
Fact #11. The largest clock in Germany is located in the bell tower of St. Michael's Church. There are 4 dials, each of which reaches 8 meters in diameter. The length of the large arrow is almost five meters, the small one is more than three and a half, the weight of each arrow is about 130 kilograms.
The numbers and hands of the clock are covered with gold leaf.
Fact #12. And, of course, the most famous fact about Hamburg is that the famous hamburger sandwich is named after it.
The sandwich got its name because it was from Hamburg that many emigrated to America. By the way, in German the word "hamburger" means someone from Hamburg or is an adjective describing something from Hamburg.
Perhaps this status that we assigned to Hamburg will not seem entirely reliable to you) But it’s wonderful that you have your own most beautiful German city.
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In Northern Germany there is a sea - even two: the Baltic and the North. And there are resorts where it can also be hot in the summer, but this is not the most important thing. Because besides the beaches, there are a lot of interesting things there. The Germans themselves call these places vacations in the style of smart luxury. Georgy Kesoyan tried it and recommends the six most convincing places
1. Hamburg
View of the port and St. Michael's Church, Hamburg
We should start with Hamburg simply because it has the largest number of rich people in Germany. And you notice this already from the cars in which they move local residents. Over the past ten years, this metropolis has changed amazingly. Here's a stunning new neighborhood called HafenCity, adjacent to historic port warehouses and built on a chain of islands on the Elbe River. Office centers organically intertwine with elite residential areas and shops, creating a single modern ensemble in eco-style. The main place in it is occupied by the grandiose concert hall“Elbe Philharmonic” (Elbphilharmonie Hamburg), an ambitious project by the Swiss architectural bureau Herzog & de Meuron. The construction of the building has not yet been completed, but in the future it will certainly become a new symbol of the city. It is here that the famous Hamburg Ballet, headed by one of the most eminent and progressive modern choreographers, John Neumeier, will move. Other new attractions in Hamburg include the salon of local designer Bettina Schoenbach (bettinaschoenbach.com), who sews outfits for German Chancellor Angela Merkel. And of course, it’s worth visiting the Deichgraf restaurant, where Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder usually meet in a friendly manner.
2. Mecklenburg Lakes
A chain of stunningly beautiful lakes in Vorpommern. The largest of them, Flesensee, gave its name to the entire surrounding region. Swimming season It opens here in mid-summer, but sailing is possible from early spring to late autumn. The best place to stay by the lake is at the Iberotel Fleesensee (iberotel.de), which offers a wonderful view of the lake. The hotel has its own private sandy beach, sailing pier and free sun loungers on the shore. Very popular in these parts leisure. Germans really love to play sports. And this is especially noticeable at another nearby hotel, Robinson Club Fleesensee (robinson-fleesensee.de). An indoor gym has been specially built for guests here, where you can play volleyball, tennis and badminton. There is also a small concert hall, where performances are periodically shown, where hotel workers and guests are involved as actors. This place is ideal for relaxing with children.
3. Golf Club Golf & Country Club Fleesensee
The northern German states of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are perhaps the greenest places in all of Germany. These are purely agricultural areas. Along the way, you will always watch typical village landscapes, pastures and fields from your windows. In some places along the highway there are scattered wind turbines. It is not surprising that it was in these areas that the country's largest complex of golf clubs appeared. One of the most prestigious Fleesensee Golf & Country Club (golfclub -fleesensee .de) is located in the very center of the Mecklenburg Lake District. There is everything for relaxation here - luxurious fields, picturesque landscapes and amazingly built, young instructors. You can stay at the cozy Schlosshotel Fleesensee (radissonblu.com), located in a historic Baroque castle with a tower built in 1842. The hotel also has extensive golf courses. These places are gaining more and more popularity among the wealthy Scandinavian public, who are not inclined to luxury, but prefer expensive, but modest comfort.
4. Travemünde
A resort town at the mouth of the Trave River, where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is famous for its many kilometers of promenade and sandy beach, completely lined with special wooden sun loungers with a roof. The design is well thought out for a reason. In summer in these parts, light rain can fall at any time, or even several times a day. But this does not at all prevent you from enjoying the view of the giant Scandinavian ferries sailing past or the historic Passat brig moored on the opposite bank (within a museum). Fresh healing air from the sea has always attracted creative people prone to depression. Nikolai Gogol, Edvard Munch and Gotthard Kühl came to allay the suffering in Travemude. The best way to stroll along the local embankment is to have a sandwich with excellent pickled young herring a la “Mathias” or “Bismarck”, which are prepared in kiosks on the shore.
5. Lübeck
The center of this unique city, which has practically not changed its appearance since the mid-17th century, is an architectural monument of the “brick Renaissance”. Before the collapse of the Hansa trade union, it was one of the richest and most influential cities in all of medieval Europe. But this greatness was visually embodied much more modestly than local merchants could afford. This is a special ethic that has been preserved in the city to this day. The name Lübeck itself is of Slavic origin. These places were inhabited in ancient times by the Slavs, who later mixed with the Germans. This is evidenced by the surviving geographical names and the names of local Germans. The city's central landmark, the Holstentor Gate, was built in the mid-15th century, is an example of late Gothic architecture and was once printed on fifty-mark banknotes. Lübeck is also known throughout the world for marzipan, the history of which can be found in the Lubeker Marzipanspeicher museum-shop. It contains life-size marzipan figures of historical figures involved in the history of this delicacy. Among them is the figure of the Russian Empress, Alexandra Feodorovna (Prussian Princess Charlotte, who became the wife of the Russian Tsar Nicholas I). Writers Thomas Mann lived in Lübeck (the famous house described in his novel “Buddenbrooks. The story of the death of one family, stands on central square city) and Günther Grass. Once in town, be sure to visit the Schiffergesellschaft tavern (schiffergesellschaft.com), which has served as a meeting place for the sailors' guild (Brotherhood of St. Nicholas) since the 15th century. This place has been preserved untouched. There are mosaic scenes from the Old Testament on the walls, and models of ancient ships hang from the ceiling. Along the walls and in the middle of the hall, there were long massive oak benches and tables at which members of the guild sat. The food on the menu is simple and hearty, exactly what seafarers preferred: fried flounder, potato casserole and vinaigrette with small North Sea shrimp.
6. McArthurGlen Neumünster Designer Outlet
A city of branded stores located in the town of Neumünster, 40 minutes from Hamburg and 30 minutes from Kiel (mcarthurglen.com/ru/). This place is very popular among buyers from Russia, since they are treated with special attention here. Items from new collections of such designer brands as Furla, Gucci, Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Escada, Bruno Banani can be purchased here with a 70% discount. People who are seriously into shopping may find themselves stuck in an outlet store for a couple of days. The best place to relax and spend the night between consumption sessions is at the original Altes Stahlwerk Hotel (altes-stahlwerk.com). A few years ago it was converted from several steel mill workshops, so the design retains some very interesting industrial themes. The steel structures make it look like a museum of modern architecture. The hotel has a restaurant “1500 degrees Celsius”, where you can taste signature dishes based on modern German cuisine.
Hello, friends!
Summer is coming soon - it's time for vacations. Have you already decided where to go on vacation? Italy, Spain, or maybe Germany with its magnificent historical quarters?
Cities with rich history always given to travelers unforgettable experience. Well, who doesn’t like to walk past medieval houses and imagine how people used to live there? And are there those who are not fascinated by historical quarters?
Even without the Colosseum or the Acropolis, Germany is exactly the country that is worth visiting in search of special, and above all beautiful, ancient cities. And the coolest thing is that they are in almost every state (land). And you can plan your vacation easily and at ease.
The most beautiful cities in Germany
Below I will show you the most beautiful cities Germany. There are 12 of them in total on this list. Such famous ones as Bamberg, Quedlinburg and Heidelberg are included there, of course, Trier (it is generally considered the oldest city in the country). However, along with “celebrities”, there are less famous cities with its rich history, whose ancient streets make you want to stroll again and again. So, in 2018 you can visit the following places.
If you like beautiful cities with history and find a special charm in them, then Bamberg is just what the doctor ordered. Here you can see with your own eyes the largest surviving old town in Bavaria.
Beautiful patrician houses, baroque town houses, palaces and medieval churches - it's all there. Since 1993, the Old Town in Bamberg has become a World Heritage UNESCO.
Heidelberg - located on the Neckar, it is one of the few cities in Germany that was not destroyed during the Second World War.
Its old part is built in the Baroque style, has a long pedestrian zone that runs through the entire Old Town, and it looks incredibly beautiful. Main attractions: Karl Theodor Bridge over the Neckar, its 600-year-old bridge gate. And, of course, the famous Heidelberg Castle.
A special feature of the historical district of this Hanseatic city is that it is located on a hill surrounded by the waters of the Trave. Since 1987, the surviving parts of the Old Town have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In total there are 1800 buildings.
The most famous attractions:
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Lübeck Cathedral;
Hospital of the Holy Spirit.
Holstein Gate (Holstentor);
Limburg is, first of all, the impressive Limburg Cathedral, considered one of the most striking examples of the classical "Romanesque style" in architecture. A picturesque small town located at the foot of the cathedral. Limburg is notable for having one of the oldest restored half-timbered houses in Germany. It was built in 1289.
Dinkelsbühl with its 11,000 inhabitants is little known, however, and it can be added to the list of the most beautiful cities in Germany: in Dinkelsbühl the old part of the city is perfectly preserved. And almost half of the half-timbered houses were built before 1600. Major attractions include:
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And the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, built in 1280.
Rothenburger Tor;
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When you find yourself in the Dutch quarter of Potsdam, you wonder: am I really in Germany or is this the Netherlands? The houses here were built between 1733 and 1742, and this Dutch neighborhood with 134 brick houses is considered the largest construction complex And cultural monument in Europe outside the Netherlands.
Trier is the oldest city in Germany, where you can see buildings that are almost 2000 years old. You can admire the city at:
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Saint Paul's Cathedral;
the legendary Black Gate (Porta Nigra);
and much more.
The city on Lake Constance is, to some extent, lucky: Konstanz was relatively lucky in all the wars, and some of its ancient buildings are perfectly preserved. Among the many historical attractions are:
the town hall, built in the 16th century;
the Shnetstor Gate, which was built in the 14th-15th centuries;
Church of the Holy Trinity.
In Celle, on the streets of the old part of the city there are about 500 carefully restored half-timbered houses, each more beautiful than the other. Among them, the Hoppener Haus and the “oldest” Haus Celles, which was built in 1526, stand out.
You can spend hours walking the streets of Celle and visiting the small shops located on the ground floors of many houses. And then, for example, relax in the French garden, located in the southern part of the Old Town.
Wittenberg is the city of Luther, Martin Luther. And where, if not in Wittenberg, can you feel the spirit of reformation and revival? Well historical places admire, not without it. Recommended to visit:
a market square with beautiful old houses;
city church of St. Mary (Stadtkirche St. Marien);
castle church (Schlosskirche);
Luther's house (Lutherhaus);
Melanchthonhaus house.
The last four were taken under the care of UNESCO in 1996.
Quedlinburg proves by its example that inside small town you can find a large Old Town. The pride of Quedlinburg are the 1,200 half-timbered houses built in different time for six centuries.
Since 1994, the historical and architectural ensemble of Quedlinburg has been under the protection of UNESCO.
Germany's easternmost city not only has many ancient buildings, but also a huge number of legends associated with the Old Town. In total, about 4,000 different monuments from different eras, from the Renaissance and Baroque to the Gothic, tell the story of the city's rich past.
It is worth noting that due to the beautiful facades of the buildings, Görlitz is often a location for international filming. In 2017 alone there were ten.
Of course, these are not all cities that have a centuries-old history. There are many of them, and since we are talking about UNESCO, I can say that Germany is one of the 6 countries that is among the top five in terms of the number of objects included in the World Heritage List.
Now, perhaps, that’s all. I wish you a speedy start to the 2018 holiday season and the brightest and most positive holiday! See you again!