Germany Action & adventure, Gardens & parks, Historical + Winter pictures

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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.

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

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.

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

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

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

Explore the enormous former Party Rally Grounds of the Nazi Party and learn about significant historical moments and propaganda events that occurred here.

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

Step past a 14th-century wall to uncover the medieval delights of a riverside town famous for its imposing castle and winemaking traditions.

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

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.

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.

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

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.

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

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. 

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

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