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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.

This university city set on the banks of the Rhine and Neckar rivers offers cultural diversity, some of Germany’s best art and one of the world\'s most beautiful parks. 

Wander between the rooms of a 13th-century fortress and a modern exhibition center to find art and artifacts that showcase Frankfurt’s ancient and recent history.

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

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

The first step towards a unified Germany was made in the grand hall of this church in Frankfurt that today hosts events and houses a museum.

A romantic Baroque town, Heidelberg is a popular destination right on the River Neckar and hosts one of Europe’s oldest universities. 

See the city’s medieval streetscape reflected in the striking glass façade of this modern museum, which houses collections of contemporary art and design.

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

Climb a tower, browse world-class museums and eat and drink well into the night in this pretty district south of the Main River.

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 within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.

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

Climb a tower, browse world-class museums and eat and drink well into the night in this pretty district south of the Main River.