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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

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

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

Stroll through a romantic lakeside garden, take photos of the pink-hued façades and learn about old German aristocracy in this pleasure palace.

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

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

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

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

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

A city in the heart of the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen is one of the largest cities in Germany and the 2010 European Capital of Culture.

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

Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.