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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.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

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.

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

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.

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

Spectacular scenery awaits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Nahe rivers. Learn about this village’s intriguing history.

Discover the musical and historic heritage of this former capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

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.

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

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

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

To journey through the art and culture of nearly 6,000 years of civilisation, just visit this world-heritage listed island.

Berlin’s most popular museum houses ancient monuments some wonderful examples of architecture that date back more than two millennia.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.