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Once known for the wall that divided it, the city of Berlin is now a unified, cosmopolitan city, known for its architecture, museums and festivals.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Imagine you have been transported back in time as you explore this spectacular 11th-century castle, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that seems straight from a story.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Come to this neighborhood south of the Main River to enjoy Frankfurt’s many culinary specialties and museums as you pass through narrow cobblestone walkways.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Come to this neighborhood south of the Main River to enjoy Frankfurt’s many culinary specialties and museums as you pass through narrow cobblestone walkways.

Discover the character of this liberal and hospitable city, now a hub for arts and culture in Germany’s Rhineland.

Find work from Baroque and Renaissance periods, discover modern art from the 19th century to the present day, and listen to classical and jazz music concerts.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.