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Water is omnipresent in Hamburg, from the river to the canal system.
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Connected to the North Sea, the Elbe River is the artery of Hamburg.
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By joining the Hanseatic League in the 12th century, the city grew into a major port in Northern Europe.
These days, the Elbe continues to bring prosperity to Hamburg. There is no better way to experience it than taking the ferry.
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Hamburg’s heart beats around Alster Lake which was formed in medieval times.
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The lake is crucial for Hamburger’s life as they are the base of many recreational activities.
Many architectural landmarks were built along the bank of Alster Lake, including the iconic City Hall.
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Here, tens of brick warehouses were built on oak piles for loading and storing goods.
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Also part of this UNESCO Heritage Site is the Kontorhaus District – an area of brick office buildings to handle port-related issues.
To cross the city’s countless waterways, around 2,500 bridges have been built.
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