Germany is not just one of the most highly developed European countries, it is also an amazing country with a thousand-year history, where great artists lived and worked. This is a country of magnificent nature and a healing climate, which is why health tourism is so widespread here. Germany annually attracts millions of tourists from all over the world with its magnificent landscapes, historical sights and incomparably delicious national cuisine. Not sure what to see in Germany? Especially for you, we have compiled a rating, which included the most interesting sights of Germany. Every traveler will find in this country something interesting for himself. Be it chamber concert halls or the most fashionable nightclubs, national painting galleries or automobile museums, noisy beer bars or old wine cellars.
What to see in Germany first
Only when you go on excursions in Germany , you will understand how diverse and unique the country is, where each city has its own traditions, but at the same time there is an atmosphere of universal unity. All the attractions on the list deserve to be seen - make your choice and your trip will be great!
1. Cologne Cathedral (Cologne)
At the highest point of Cathedral Hill in Cologne, there is a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture - the Cologne Cathedral. It is officially referred to as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Mary.
The mere appearance of this cathedral is genuine admiration. The architecture of the magnificent structure is supposedly woven from lace of stone towers, columns and pilasters, combined in a single architectural composition. And the general form of the building, when viewed from above, is made in the shape of a Latin cross.
The most important attraction in Germany, Cologne Cathedral has become not only due to its appearance, but also due to its rich history.
Already in the first century AD, a temple dedicated to the Roman gods was erected on the site of the cathedral. And from the 4th century on this territory Christian temples began to be erected, which inevitably were destroyed by the flame of fires. And in the middle of the 13th century, after the relics of the three wise men were transferred to the archbishop of Cologne, it was decided to erect a temple. And in 1248, the first stone was laid in the foundation of Cologne Cathedral. The construction of the cathedral lasted for centuries - by 1560 only its foundation was laid. They returned to further construction only in 1824, when, according to drawings found in the archives, tall towers and building facades were completed. The completion of the construction was celebrated in 1880.
Today, Cologne Cathedral fascinates not only with its facades, but also with its interior. The main hall is decorated with various figures of saints, carved columns, walls and floor are decorated with mosaics and gilding. Sacred awe causes an oak cross, with reliable accuracy reproducing the crucifixion of Christ. In a word, every corner here is saturated with its own history, the atmosphere of the Middle Ages is felt, especially during organ music concerts.
Official website : https://www.koelner-dom.de
2. Neuschwanstein Castle (Bavarian Alps)
At first glance at the facade of the Neuschwanstein castle from afar, there is a steady association of this amazingly beautiful building with a toy. So implausible is the beauty of neat ivory turrets crowned with pointed emerald domes. An incredibly beautiful natural background in the form of alpine slopes buried in the greenery of forests gives even more fabulousness. Neuschwanstein Castle can be safely included in the ranking of the most beautiful places in the world !
This stunning landmark of Germany appeared on the initiative of the Bavarian king Ludwig II, who embodied his fantastic views and romantic ideas in the castle. The first stone laid the foundation of the future castle in 1869. The originally established 3-year construction period was postponed more than once: the complexity of the project and the location of the site in the mountains, as well as the constant adjustments made by the monarch himself, created significant difficulties.
As well as the facade of the castle, the interior depicted the monarch's fantastic dreams:
- the decoration of the halls of the fortress embodied various plots of German mythology, the walls and ceiling of the premises are crowned with numerous elements of painting;
- the king’s bedroom in the neo-Gothic style, attracts with the beauty of carved decor and gorillef;
- the prayer room, created in memory of St. Louis, the King of France, places a winged altar, which is decorated with exquisite carvings;
- the image of the swan-knight Lohengrin was the basis for the design of the living room, so the swan theme can be clearly seen in the carved decor of wooden elements and the golden embroidery of curtains.
Official website : http://www.schloesser.bayern.de
3. Brandenburg Gate ( Berlin )
If you are interested in what kind of tourist attraction in Germany is the true symbol of the country, and what you should see in Germany first of all, then you should definitely see the Branderburg Gate. This is truly a legendary building, impressive in its size, architecture and symbolizing the most important milestones of the country's history.
So, the Gates of the World, as they were originally called, were laid in 1789, and the works of ancient builders were taken as the ideological basis of the project.
In 1871, in the year the German Empire was formed around the kingdom of Prussia, victorious soldiers marched through the Branderburg Gate;
in 1918 and 1920, troops of counter-revolutionary soldiers were already passing through the arch;
in 1945, the red banner of the Russian victors fluttered on the quadriga of the gate, and under it was a portrait of Stalin;
in 1961 the gates were closed and built into the Berlin Wall, dividing Germany into two states - capitalist and socialist;
in 1989, when the Berlin Wall collapsed, the gates reopened, since then becoming a symbol of peace and national unity.
The gates represent an almost complete copy of the Propilea arch on the Parthenon. Their total height is 26 meters, the design has 6 pillars and 5 corridors, the main of which is designed to go through solemn processions.
4. Black Forest (Black Forest region)
In the south of the country, in the Black Forest region, there is a truly fabulous landmark of Germany - the Black Forest, which brings back memories of characters from the famous fairy tales of the Grimm brothers. For the most part, the forest massif is made up of thick and tall spruces, from where the name of the forest - Black came from.
In the shadow of a dense forest, streams ring, rivers flow and entire waterfalls rustle. The sources of the Danube River, which flows through a number of European countries, originate in this forest. Deep lakes, huge old spruces, boulders covered with mosses - everything here seems to be keeping its special fairy tales secrets.
Thus, the black forest waterfalls are considered the highest in the country, and some streams of tourists rush to some of them.
Today, the black forest is still not as dense as before: ski resorts are equipped here, recreational facilities are equipped, and even a whole amusement park works. In the lakes of the Black Forest, crystal clear water and numerous divers rush here for spearfishing - the deep lakes Schluchsee and Titisee are especially popular. Motor boat trips along the mirror lake surface are no less popular.
Local residents, like visiting guests, often make mountain trips here - such walks are worth it to decide on this. Climbing up the many beaten paths, you can fully enjoy the local landscapes, and at a certain height the gaze will reveal an unusually picturesque view of the surroundings.
5. Museum Island of Berlin (Berlin)
In order to choose what to see in Germany, you don’t have to travel far - right in the middle of the European capital, on the small island of Spreeinsel, is located one of the most striking and impressive objects of the country's cultural heritage - the so-called museum island, which is a museum complex including five museums founded at different times.
The history of this complex dates back to 1797, when the idea arose to create a museum on the island of Spreinsel for the exposition of antique collections and art objects of the Middle Ages.
Old Museum - this museum was the first to initiate the creation of a museum complex on the island in 1830. Here, the rarest collections of works of ancient Roman and ancient Greek art have found their place.
Bode Museum - was built in the period 1897-1904. and includes collections of objects of Byzantine art and numismatic collections of coins issued from the 7th century BC to the present.
The Pergamon Museum, first opened in 1930, includes the Middle East Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art and the Antique Collection, and among the most valuable exhibits are the Pergamon Altar, the Babylonian Gate and the frieze from Mshatta.
The Old National Gallery - opened in 1876, stores an extensive collection of 19th-century paintings and presents works in the style of Classicism, Impressionism, Romanticism, Modernism, Biedermeier.
The New Museum - founded in 1855 and, in essence, is a continuation of the collection of the Old Museum, which was so large that it required the opening of several more exhibition halls.
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6. The Berlin Wall (Berlin)
Every October in Germany is celebrated the Day of German Unity, consisting in the reunification of the western and eastern parts of the state. In the minds of the inhabitants, the symbol of reunification was the cessation of the so-called Berlin Wall, which once divided not only the city, but also the state, and the whole nation, and became the symbol of the Cold War.
How was the Berlin Wall formed? After the defeat of the Third Reich, the USSR and the Western Allies divided Berlin into zones of occupation, and the Allied sectors united to form West Berlin. A conditional line arose between West and East Berlin, dividing the city in half. Its length was almost 45 km. Over time, this situation led to the fact that workers and cheap food began to flow to the "west" of the city. And with the adoption by the Government of West Germany (FRG) of the Halstein doctrine, according to which the FRG could not have any relations with countries that recognized East Germany (GDR), the situation became extremely aggravated. In August 1961, 25 thousand eastern volunteers under the cover of the police began the construction of the wall. Work was completed only in 1975.
The period of Perestroika in the USSR put an end to the Cold War, when the governments of the socialist countries began to rapidly establish relations with their neighbors, opening their borders to citizens of East Germany, and they, in turn, were actively rushing there. In East Germany, mass protests began, leading to the resignation of the government. For several days, the fence was forgotten - it was demolished, painted and dismantled.
Today, as a reference to the Cold War, there remains only a memorial complex - a section of the Berlin Wall with a length of 1300 meters, which has become the most important attraction in Germany and immortalized in memory of the events of past years.
7. Zugspitze (German Alps, the border of Germany and Austria)
In the Bavarian Alps, at the junction of the borders of Germany and Austria, there is an interesting attraction of Germany and a unique place. This place is interesting in that it offers a view immediately on the territory of the four closest states - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. This is Zugspitze peak, whose height is 2,962 km. Conquering this summit will not be difficult for tourists today, because it has laid railway tracks from the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and for lovers of extreme sports there is also a cable car - though it starts from Austria.
The settlements closest to the peak serve the tourist groups who come here from all over the world. Lovers of snowboarding and skiing are especially rushing here, because here are ideal conditions for this - more than 300 days a year the snow does not melt on the slopes.
But not only for active entertainment people are trying to come here. The surroundings of the peak are simply amazing with their impressive beauty - the surrounding forests, valleys, mountain lakes, all this creates an extraordinary beauty of the surrounding landscape. Forests here are mostly pine, spruce, larch, fir and honeysuckle are a little less common. And the local fauna is under the watchful guard of the state - local national reserves are the habitat of the hare, marten, groundhog and chamois. Among the birds are golden eagles, alpine jackdaws and partridges.
8. Rugen Island (northern coast of Germany)
Probably everyone knows the tale of Tsar Saltan, when the imagination drew a story about the Swan Princess, ships sailing along the island of Buyan ... But did you know that this fabulous island actually exists, and that you can visit this place in Germany by going to the very north of the country? The real name of this island is Rügen, and it is located in the Baltic Sea, off the northern coast of Germany. The Slavs believed that this place was magical, because according to legend, on the island of Buyan, Koshcheev’s death was hidden on an old oak tree in a chest, here, according to popular rumor, the treasured stone Alatyr was kept - it was believed that everyone who found this stone would come true cherished dreams.
For several centuries, the island of Rugen has been particularly popular. Famous personalities and powers of this world were on this island at different times: Albert Einstein , Otto von Bismarck, artist Caspar David, who immortalized the coastline of the island in his works.
The climate of the island is mild, although quite cool, but despite this, it is easily tolerated. In addition, the weather on the island is characterized by a large number of sunny days per year. That is why doctors recommend coming here for healing, especially for allergy sufferers and people suffering from diseases of the joints and respiratory tract.
In addition to recovery, everyone will find something to their liking. Outdoor enthusiasts will love hiking and cycling along marked routes. You can play golf, go horse riding, beach sports. Fans of water sports can go windsurfing, as well as sail along the coastline, which stretches here for more than 600 kilometers. And the fishermen are waiting for an excellent catch.
Official website : https://www.ruegen.de
9. Reichstag (Berlin)
What associations does the Reichstag mention? The most bloody events, the Second World War, Adolf Hitler and the red flag fluttering over this building in 1945 as a sign of the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. However, time does not stand still, and some associations are gradually crowding out others: today the Reichstag is increasingly represented as a symbol of modern and united Germany, a building with a rich and complicated history.
This attraction of Germany is located in the heart of the German capital, in Paris Square. In 1884, the foundation stone was laid in the foundation of the building, and construction continued over the next 10 years.
In 1933, the building was badly damaged by the fire there. At that time, the former independent communist Marinus van der Lubbe was found guilty, but the Nazis blamed the Communists for everything, and this served as an occasion for a communist coup. The governing body of the Reichstag was dissolved, and all meetings from that moment began to be held at the Krol Opera. For 12 years from that moment, the Reichstag building was not used for its intended purpose, and in 1939 it began to fulfill the role of a military building.
In 1945, the building was badly damaged by Soviet troops, and in April of that year, the red banner of victory was hoisted over it.
After the partial restoration of 1973, the building began to be used as a historical museum, and only in 1995 a complete reconstruction was made, a glass dome and an observation deck were erected over the building.
Today, the Reichstag has become one of the visited places in Germany - more than 13 million tourists from all over the world come here every year.
Official website : http://www.bundestag.de/en/visittheBundestag
10. Oktoberfest (Munich)
Every year in the second half of September, millions of people from Germany and from all over the world flock to Munich to take part in a grand celebration - Oktoberfest. This large-scale festival begins on the Teresa meadow, in the very center of Munich, at 10 in the morning, when the costumed procession, which has become a tradition, begins. Exactly at noon, the mayor of the city uncorks the first barrel of beer, 12 cannon fires are heard and the key action starts - the widespread bottling of beer for festival guests, which is made in special tents. It is there that the most colorful celebrations unfold, drinking various types of beer, interethnic fraternities and other delights of Oktoberfest.
To understand what Oktoberfest is, it’s not enough to read about it or see a photo of this landmark of Germany , you need to see it for yourself and experience it - walk through the improvised streets, feel the atmosphere of the holiday, hear the multinational speech of visitors.
The festival also has a whole amusement park with a lot of different attractions - swings, roller coasters, bungees and a ferris wheel. For visitors with children, even special days are set when special children's menus are introduced in the cafe, and discounts are applied to all attractions.
The popularity of Oktoberfest has long crossed national boundaries. Annually, festivities on the occasion of this holiday gather about 6 million visitors. Therefore, it is worthwhile to come and visit this festival at least once to understand that this popularity is quite justified.
Official website : http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/
Sights of Germany: what else to visit while in Germany
It is impossible to perceive this country without visiting different corners, therefore we offer you places that fit perfectly into your excursion program. By the way, guides in Germany always follow the wishes of travelers and make up a route that includes those attractions that they most want to see.
11. Royal Lake Königssee
If the question arises of what to see in Germany from natural attractions, then perhaps the first thing to see is Lake Königssee, unusually beautiful, located in the south-eastern part of the country. No wonder the lake belongs to the most beautiful natural sites in Germany. It is formed from meltwater as a result of the melting of the glaciers that covered our planet during the last ice age, making it also the cleanest lake in Europe. The territory on which the lake is located belongs to the Berchtesgaden National Park.
The amazing beauty of the surrounding nature, the magnificence of the mountain peaks framing the lake, crystal clear water, rare plants and wild animals - the views of this lake are truly mesmerizing. The lake itself has an elongated shape, covers an area of about 5 square kilometers, reaches a depth of 190 meters, and the total length of the coastline is about 20 kilometers.
In addition to the main name, the lake also has a middle name - Bartalomeuseee, obtained thanks to the church of St. Bartholomew located on its western shore, which has become the hallmark of the lake. Nearby you can also see the royal hunting castle and roe deers walking nearby.
In the northern part of the lake there is an island with a picturesque grotto and an organized bobsleigh track. In addition, there is a sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk, designed to protect this area from the dangers of the elements.
12. Striezelmarkt (city of Dresden)
Germany’s oldest Christmas market, Striezelmarkt, is one of Europe’s most famous fairs held annually during the Christmas period from late November to December 24th. Each year, Altmarkt square in the center of Dresden attracts millions of visitors to the fair, which has been held here since 1434 with the preservation of all the traditions of the holiday.
What happens at the Stritzelmarkt fair these days of holiday fuss? German craftsmen put up for sale here their most diverse, unusual crafts, which confirm the highest level of their skill. All this splendor is crowned with a Christmas tree, as well as characters who have become the national symbols of Christmas - this is a huge snowman, miner, a prune man and a nutcracker.
Numerous treats await guests here - traditional Dresden stollen, donuts, Saxon curd cheeses, fried chestnuts, chocolate figures, sausages and barbecue, punch and mulled wine, and much more.
And, of course, the market presents a huge variety of souvenirs and Christmas tree decorations: Christmas pyramids, nativity scenes, candelabra made for the holiday by the most skilled craftsmen.
You have not visited the Striezelmarkt fair? Then you have something to visit in Germany during the Christmas period: do not miss the great opportunity to chat with friendly German people, participate in contests and entertainments and plunge into the atmosphere of real winter magic.
13. The island of flowers Mainau (south of Germany, Lake Baden)
In the south of Germany, near the city of Konstanz, there is a place of amazing beauty, as if descended from fairy-tale illustrations. This is one of the most beautiful and romantic sights of Germany - the island of flowers Mainau, which is a botanical garden with an area of 0.44 kilometers.
The history of this garden began in 1853, when King Frederick I made the island territory his residence. And it was thanks to the work of his court gardeners who had been caring for these territories for 42 years that the foundation of the future botanical garden was laid, with its gardens, alleys and magnificent collections of plants.
After the death of the king, the island became the property of the Duke of Baden Frederick I, who began to improve these territories, turning them into a botanical garden. Thanks to his labors, an arboretum and a rose garden were created. Later, with the settlement on the island of the heir to the Swedish throne, Lennard Bernadotte, Mainau turned into a real attraction. After all, Bernadotte personally engaged in the selection of different varieties of plants and the design of the garden itself.
Today, the territory of the garden in the warm season resembles a huge multi-colored carpet of floral variations characteristic of each particular month. So, with the onset of heat, bloom in turn:
- orchids, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths crocuses, snowdrops and other primroses;
- rhododendrons, peonies and camellias are replacing;
- in summer, a huge number of different varieties of flowers bloom, in total about 350 thousand;
- at the close of the warm season, October pleases with the beauty of dahlias.
Official website : http://www.mainau.de
14. Pergamon Museum (Berlin)
It is unlikely that you will have a question what to see in Germany, if traveling around the country, you will find yourself on the world famous Museum Island. The most visited of museums - Pergamon - is located here. Among the famous exhibits of the museum is the Pergamon Altar, for which, in fact, the museum was founded, the Babylonian gate of Ishtar, the frieze from the palace of Mstattu and the Procession Road.
The appearance of the Pergamon Museum was associated with the need to place the most valuable relic that arrived in Germany in the 1880s - the marble altar from the city of Pergamum. The huge altar was built in the 3rd century BC. in the kingdom of Pergamon and symbolized victory on the enemies. Due to earthquakes, not uncommon in those days, the altar was destroyed and covered with earth. Only in 1878, a German engineer Karl Human discovered the remains of the Pergamon Altar in the process of building roads, depicting the struggle of gods and mythological heroes.
The Pergamon Museum, which housed this relic, was opened in 1901. Later, collections appeared here that we can see there now. These are three extensive collections, covering a colossal period from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD:
collection of antique art;
an art collection of Asia Minor;
collection of islamic art.
Official website : http://www.smb.museum
15. Hohenzollern Castle (50 km from Stuttgart)
The amazingly beautiful Hohenzollern Castle, located in the Baden-Württemberg region, 50 km south of Stuttgart, is often called the “castle in the clouds”. An unusually beautiful structure rises at the top of the mountain, surrounded by mists and low clouds. And therefore, it is more like a vision from a certain fairy tale than a real structure. For good reason Hohenzollern is considered one of the most beautiful sights in Germany .
Since the 11th century, the castle served as the residence of the royal Hohenzollern dynasty, who ruled Prussia in the Middle Ages. The castle building was repeatedly restored and restored, and the castle acquired its final form in the mid-19th century. At the base of the castle are two chapels, a beer court framed by a beautiful garden.
Today, tourists can stroll around the surroundings, and make excursions in the premises of the castle. Inside, visitors will get acquainted with the history of the state as a whole, and the history of the Hohenzollern, in particular. You will get acquainted with the rich past of the castle while walking around the rooms, furnished with antique furniture, decorated with tapestries and artwork.
Approaching the castle, you will see it long before arriving at the place. Numerous visitors, guests, of whom there are up to 300 thousand a year, appreciate the beauty and rich historical past of the castle.
Official website : http://www.burg-hohenzollern.com
16. Gallery of old masters (Dresden)
The German city of Dresden is one of the popular tourist destinations, especially among people of art and fans of painting. Art lovers should definitely visit the beautiful institutions of the city, which store collections of world masterpieces. Among them is the Gallery of Old Masters, otherwise called the Dresden Picture Gallery with creations combining several centuries of world art. The beginning of her art collection was laid back in the 16th century by the rulers of the Vetin family, and the gallery reached its peak in the late 19th century, when 2.5 thousand paintings were accumulated in the exhibition. Among the most famous works presented in the Dresden Gallery are the Sistine Madonna by Raphael, The Hunt for the Boar by Rubens, The Portrait of a Young Man by Dürer, and a number of famous creations.
Official website: https://www.skd.museum
17. Europa-park (Rust)
Status of the best attractions for children in Germany , perhaps, should be assigned to the country's largest amusement park, the second most visited after Disneyland Paris - is the Europa-Park in Rust. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it represents national features and color of thirteen European countries. On a territory of 62 hectares, there are about a hundred of the most amazing attractions: for example, in the Russian zone the main trump card is the roller coaster and the idyllic picture of the Russian village, in Italy - the Venetian carnival and baroque palaces, in the French - the Eurosat attraction, taking away to the night world of Paris , in Spanish - heroic battles of knights and flamenco dances. In addition to 13 “states”, there are 3 thematic zones - the Viking Land, the Kingdom of Miniports and Enchanted Forest.
Official website: https: //www.europapark.
18. Miniature Wonderland (Hamburg)
Once in Hamburg, it is impossible to miss the extraordinary museum, which presents the world's largest railway layout. A miniature wonderland leads into the mini-world of railways stretching over cities and countries. The layout itself is a realistic copy of the terrain of countries such as Germany, America, Austria, the countries of Scandinavia. All elements are worked out to the smallest detail - people, traffic lights, lights, metalwork elements, vegetation, changing the time of day, landscape reliefs and much more. Miniature railways with the same small trains, which now and then run between cities and countries, are laid across the entire area of the layout. The layout is planned to expand further, in the future new countries will be added.
Official website: https: //www.miniatur
19. Monument to the Bremen Town Musicians (Bremen)
The most recognizable monument of Bremen among the townspeople and tourists is the monument to the Bremen Town Musicians dedicated to the characters of the famous fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm. A funny fairy tale once inspired the creation of a sculpture by one of the famous European sculptors - Gerhard Marx. And so the “company” of fairy-tale animals - a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, flaunts in the very center of Bremen, on its Market Square. Local residents assure that it is enough to make a wish and rub the donkey’s nose or hooves, and the desire will certainly come true. For a greater effect of realism, special sewer hatches function near the monument, which can “speak” with the voices of fairy-tale heroes, it is enough to throw a coin in the right place.
20. Kurhaus (city of Baden-Baden)
The most recognizable attraction in Baden-Baden is the world famous Kurhaus, with an equally famous casino, where European nobility spent the 19th century. Outside, the Kurhaus is a simple yet elegant neoclassical building surrounded by a green park. The interior is decorated very luxuriantly, pompously, with an abundance of gilded decor. Concerts are regularly held here, because, along with the casino, Kurhaus represents one of the most prestigious classical venues in Europe. On its stage exclusively classical pieces are performed, it is worth noting especially the amazing quality of performance and sound. And of course, an adult visitor over 21 years old can visit the casino, where the dress code is respected - formal clothing is required at the entrance.
Official website: https: // kurhaus-badenbaden
21. Frauenkirche (city of Dresden)
The treasury of Dresden treasures is replenished with cultural sights of Germany of a religious orientation. These include one of the recognizable symbols of Dresden - the Lutheran church of Frauenkirche in the historic district of the city. Considering the elegant Baroque facade and the richest interior decoration with an abundance of gilding, it is hard to believe that during the Second World War the temple was badly destroyed by bombing, and only in the 90s they began to restore it literally in pieces - they excavated, found the wreckage of building materials, and along with with new building blocks, the old ones were used in the reconstruction. The interior is dominated by solemnity - it seems as if the walls themselves emit radiance. The central place is occupied by a carved altar, over which a huge organ is installed.
Official website: https: //www.frauenkirche
22. Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg)
Among the most valuable objects of medieval architecture is Heidelberg Castle, located on the slope of Mount Königstuhl. It was built at the beginning of the 14th century as a residence of the rulers of Kurpfalz, on a hill, and to this day it, like a mirage of the past, hovers over modern city buildings. The difficult events of a long history have not allowed to completely preserve the original plan of the architect, but even the dilapidated and ivy-covered walls of the castle today retain a special, mysterious atmosphere. Among the buildings of the castle, it is worth paying attention to several structures: one of the oldest buildings is Ruprechtsbau, the first palace of the Friedrichsbau castle, the Garden of Eden, which was supposed to be a copy of the Garden of Eden, as well as the basement, which houses the world's largest wine barrel.
Official website: https: //www.schloss
23. Holstentor (Lubeck city)
If you touch on the historical sights of Germany, the presentation should include another interesting monument in the city of Lubeck. This is Holstentor - the medieval gateway to the city in the northwest of its historic district. They were built back in the 15th century and were part of the city’s fortifications. The purpose of the protective structures was to protect against the onset of the Danes, who at that time ruled in Holstein. Today, the gate is a symbol of Lübeck and is included in the world list of cultural heritage. Until the mid-19th century, the gates represented a more extensive structure, which included a line of 4 consecutive structures. Later, most of the towers and walls were demolished, and from them remained the North, South tower, and the central span uniting them.
24. Magdeburg Water Bridge (Magdeburg)
An intersection is a very common occurrence in our daily lives, but only if we are talking about a land intersection. Much less often in the world there are water intersections - aqueducts, and one of them is located in the city of Magdeburg. This is a kind of water bridge over the Elba River, which performs the most important function - connecting the navigable canals of the region. The very idea of creating such a bridge arose at the beginning of the 20th century, when the first pillars were put, but the events of the Second World prevented the implementation of the plan. After the war, when the country broke up into two republics, the construction plan was abandoned for decades, and only in the 90s construction was resumed, finally completed by 2003. Along the bridge, in addition to the water crossing, pedestrian paths are laid where you can observe the movement of barges.
25. Berchtesgaden National Park (Berchtesgaden district)
Studying the sights of Germany on the map, you can see that in the German part of the Alps lie the territory of the Berchtesgaden National Park. This is the only protected place of the country located in the mountains, but with its beauty it compensates for dozens of other natural sites. Mirrored turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, forested slopes, sheer cliffs on the background of a bottomless blue sky - all the most beautiful things on earth have gathered these lands. On an area of more than 200 sq. Km, you can not only take a walk and enjoy the views, but also visit some interesting objects - for example, the deepest Alpine lake Koenigsi in the Alps, the world-famous monastery of St. Bartholomew, Mount Jenner with beautiful views of the valleys, the mysterious salt mine Berchtesgaden. An extensive network of hiking trails has been laid throughout the reserve,
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