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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.

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.

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.

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

Marvel at the acclaimed orchid collection and see the elegant plots of plants from across the world in this particularly enchanting botanical garden.

Stroll the city’s spacious landscaped gardens or row a boat over streams and lakes and learn about this parkland’s humble beginnings.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

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

Watch the boats at the meeting of two grand rivers and inspect the replica of a momentous sculpture at the German Corner.

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. 

Follow the ancient city ramparts of medieval Bremen and see preserved 18th-century houses, art museums and theaters along the historic promenade.

Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.

Stroll through the arboretum and manicured gardens of one of Europe’s largest botanical parks to see grand old trees, rare plants and tropical flora.

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

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.

Discover Mainz at its most charming in this romantic square, bordered by historic half-timbered homes and anchored by a bubbling Baroque-style fountain.

Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.

Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church.