With spectacular palaces and monumental castles, Munich is the perfect overture to all that is idiosyncratic about the Kingdom of Bavaria.
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What to see in the Hanseatic City of Bremen?
Bremen is known for its fairytale musicians. But there is more in this Hanseatic city. Here, history, culture, and science are interwoven.
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Schwerin Castle: A Lakeside Fairy Tale
Seemingly floating over the water, Schwerin Palace in northern Germany looks like the creation of a powerful magician.
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Dresden: Florence on the Elbe River
Boasting a riverine location, Dresden is often called Elbflorenz, or “Florence on the Elbe”, thanks to numerous renowned museums and art collections.
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Hamburg: Reminisce about the City of Water
Hamburg is the “City of Water”. From the Elbe River, the Alster Lake to numerous canals, the maritime spirit infuses the entire port town.
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Rhineland-Palatinate: The Land of Root and Wine
Between the Rhine and Moselle rivers in southwestern Germany, there is a land known as “the state of root and wine”, or Rhineland-Palatinate.
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Hanover: Is the Capital of Lower Saxony worth visiting?
Despite its “hi-tech” identity, Hanover is full of history and cultural charms which are only visible to those with patience and a keen eye.
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Hohenzollern Castle: The Legacy of a Mighty Dynasty
Burg Hohenzollern is one of Germany’s most imposing castles. It’s an architectural masterpiece of the 19th century and a must-see when visiting Baden-Württemberg.
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Sylt and Rügen: The Tale of Two Seas
The coast of Germany is the tale of two seas. On the northwest, there is the fierce North Sea dotted with wind-whipped offshore islands, like glamorous Sylt. On the northeast, the Baltic Sea is milder and boasts Germany’s largest island – the Rügen.
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Bergpark Wilhemshöhe: An Extraordinary Garden
It’s easy to spend a day in Bergpark Wilhemshöhe, exploring castles, watching the water features, or wandering in the lush green forest.
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Cologne: In Search of the Legendary Scent
I guess most of us have seen the words Eau de Cologne at least once. But have you ever wonder where these words came from?
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Sanssouci Palace: A Place Without Concern
A man-made wonderland filled with magical palaces and breathtaking gardens, Sanssouci Palace is considered as Berlin’s answer to Versailles.
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Marienburg: In Search of The Sleeping Beauty
With its many battlements, towers and turrets , Marienburg reminds me a lot of the castle in Walt Disney’s famous movie – The Sleeping Beauty.
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