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A city with a rich and often chequered history. Old Berlin has morphed into a contemporary, cosmopolitan city, rich in culture, architecture, museums and festivals.

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

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

Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.

Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.

Study the majestic design of this fortress-like structure, which is the largest church in the city and one of Germany’s oldest cathedrals.

Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.

Walk through this early-Gothic cathedral’s grand nave to learn about a history spanning 1,200 years. See city views from its tower and find mummies in the crypt.

Browse the acclaimed works of art and hear the sounds of the 20 bells in one of Germany’s largest Romanesque churches.

Explore the history and folklore of this welcoming city, now a thriving hot spot for the arts and culture.

Admire the tall tower and exceptional red decoration on the façade of this fascinating Gothic chapel known for its acclaimed sandstone sculptures.

The capital of Lower Saxony, one of the areas hardest hit by the Second World War, Hannover is now a major center in northern Germany.

This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.

Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.

Art galleries and antiques give visitors an insight into this historic port city in Northern Germany.

View the paintings of the Twelve Apostles in one of the oldest religious structures in Germany, built atop a former Roman church.