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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.

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.

Visit this centerpiece of a program of new construction in Stuttgart for the architecture as well as the books contained inside.

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

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.

Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.

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

Nature and technology, history, festivals and performing arts make this one of the most popular cities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region.

Frankfurt’s iconic green bridge makes navigating the city centre easy and is one of the best spots to take photographs of the skyline.

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

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

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

Frankfurt’s iconic green bridge makes navigating the city centre easy and is one of the best spots to take photographs of the skyline.

Admire stunning views of the city and river from this giant rail bridge, also a cherished spot for couples to display their “love locks”.