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Alemania, Tyskland, Niemcy —if Germany’s many names say anything, it’s that the country is far from homogenous. While you may be thinking lederhosen and beer steins, visitors soon discover Germany to be a patchwork of distinct cultures and traditions. Nowhere is this more evident than Berlin. The reunified city houses modern shopping malls, somber Soviet towers and graffiti-covered old buildings; an exciting and ever-evolving metropolis, Berlin has everything from neoclassic museums to beat-thumping nightlife. High-powered industry and age-old folklore intermingle in Munich, where you can sip the froth of Bavarian culture during Oktoberfest. Taste dry white wines in the romantic Rhine Valley or windsurf along the sandy hills and beaches of Northern Germany. Not the Germany you were envisioning, is it?

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Top Destinations for Germany

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- Bebelplatz
- Classical architecture and burning books
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- Berlin
  
  Berlin, a city that until November 1989 was divided by the politics of the Cold War, encapsulates 20th century European history. With a rich history dating back to 1247, and over 80 galleries, it is much more than just a symbol of the Iron Curtain.
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- The Beaten Path
- Classic and Quality things to do and see
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- Munich
  
  Welcome to the Bavarian Wonderland - countless beercellars, Gothic and stucco architecture. The famous traditional costume and of course the Bavarian Gemütlichkeit adds to the city's charm.
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- Dusseldorf
  
  Dusseldorf - lively provincial capital and the centre of the Rhineland. It is home to the seat of government and the Königsallee, one of the most beautiful German shopping avenues. The enchanting Altstadt (Old Town) is known as the world's longest bar!
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- Bonn
  
  Promoted to capital city after WWII, Bonn has returned to its previous & lasting status since reunification and Berlin's subsequent reinstatement: an historic and picturesque university town, Beethoven's birthplace and home to the impressive Museum Mile.
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- Frankfurt
  
  Historical, commercial, international Frankfurt, gateway to Germany, city of contrasts & capital that never was. A center of culture, home also to banking, the stock exchange and a 21st century skyline, it is Europe’s answer to Manhattan.
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- Hanover
  
  Welcome to Hanover (Hannover in German)! As well as the CeBit computer fair at the Messe, there are excellent restaurants, fascinating museums and Germany's most beautiful baroque garden. The capital of Lower Saxony is definitely a place to enjoy!
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- Leipzig
  
  A beautiful city, which has sprung to a new life since the fall of the wall. Magnificent facades give a first insight into Leipzig's rich heritage. The locals' heart and humour add up to it being an unforgettable host to many fairs.
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- Nuremberg
  
  Gingerbread, a renowned toy-making tradition and the world-famous Christkindle Christmas Market characterise Bavarian Nuremberg, yet its heart is Franconian. Birthplace of Dürer, scene of Hitler’s rise and legacy, the past is present here in the arts.
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