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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.

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. 

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

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

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

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.

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

Delight in the panoramic views of Luebeck’s rooftops, attend performing arts events and shop at a Christmas market at this converted church. 

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

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

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

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

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.

This southern Bavarian college city is one of Germany’s oldest cities and is known for its striking architecture and rich history.

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

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

See some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils in the world alongside glow-in-the-dark rocks and the world’s smallest animals in Frankfurt’s natural history museum.

See some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils in the world alongside glow-in-the-dark rocks and the world’s smallest animals in Frankfurt’s natural history museum.

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.