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No longer defined by the wall that divided it, this is one of Europe\'s most interesting cities; a haven of architecture and museums and fascinating cultural history.

Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

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.

Take a break from Munich’s bustling streets among the lakes, meadows and beer gardens of this oasis of calm in the centre of the city.

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

Nature and technology, history, festivals and performing arts make this one of the most popular cities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region.

Enter a peaceful park full of forests, lakes and long expanses of grass, all within minutes of the city centre.

Visit this centerpiece of a program of new construction in Stuttgart for the architecture as well as the books contained inside.

Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.

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. 

Delight in the panoramic views of Luebeck’s rooftops, attend performing arts events and shop at a Christmas market at this converted church. 

Admire the redbrick Gothic design of this 14th-century treasure and spot the intriguing signs of the occult dotted around it.

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

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

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. 

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. 

The Kunstpalast’s collection, started by Johann Wilhelm II in the eighteenth century, contains some of the very best of modern and medieval European artwork.

The Kunstpalast’s collection, started by Johann Wilhelm II in the eighteenth century, contains some of the very best of modern and medieval European artwork.

The Kunstpalast’s collection, started by Johann Wilhelm II in the eighteenth century, contains some of the very best of modern and medieval European artwork.

The Kunstpalast’s collection, started by Johann Wilhelm II in the eighteenth century, contains some of the very best of modern and medieval European artwork.

The Rhine Promenade is the perfect place for fine wine, dining and people watching, against a background of graceful ships gliding along the river in the background.

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