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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.

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.

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

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

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

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

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

Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.

Discover the musical and historic heritage of this former capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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

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. 

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

Visit the business hub of Germany and delight in Gothic architecture, spectacular art collections and the taste of sweet apple wine.

One of Berlin’s oldest churches, a Gothic medieval building in the heart of the central district of Mitte, holds an immense fresco called The Dance of Death.

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.

This pretty redbrick city is known for its seaside activities and beautiful coastline, but there is also art, architecture and history to enjoy.

Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.

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

The splendid French neoclassical home of the Archbishop of Trier and the Prussian Crown Prince now houses federal government offices within its sprawling estate.

Explore the ruined cellars, living quarters and tunnels of this 13th-century castle, which was once the most formidable stronghold in the Middle Rhine region.

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