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Berlin was once primarily known for the wall that divided the city, but today it’s a united city, renowned for its museums and festivals. Made up of twelve distinct districts, each with its own identity, its setup makes Berlin easy to navigate and explore. If you like history, hit the central Mitte district where you’ll find Berlin\'s finest museums, including the Pergamon Museum and Bode Museum. Then, of course, there Museum Island, a whole island dedicated to cultural treasure troves. A short walk to the east and you’ll find the DDR Museum, where you learn more about life under the East German regime.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

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

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

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

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. 

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

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

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

When you see the towering golden domes atop this Russian-style church in Darmstadt, it will quickly become clear why it was so loved by the czars. 

See the fascinating buildings and quirky sculptures that make up this unique hub of German art, which blends living space and creativity. 

View the magnificent altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder in this Gothic church where Martin Luther preached and Johann Sebastian Bach performed.

At the foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park, this picturesque town is the birthplace of Bach and childhood home of Martin Luther.

Hear the legends and tales of Martin Luther and St. Elizabeth that are entwined with the history of this iconic German castle.

A city in the state of Hesse just south of Frankfurt, Darmstadt was once the seat of the famous Landgraves of Hessen-Dramstadt in the 1600s.

Explore the three glorious naves of the last Roman building in the region and pass through the only surviving town gate.

A city in the state of Hesse just south of Frankfurt, Darmstadt was once the seat of the famous Landgraves of Hessen-Dramstadt in the 1600s.

Walk out the doors of this art and history museum with a new appreciation about the folklore, crafts and zoology of the region. 

Wander the grand marble halls of this spectacular 18th-century palace, which is the jewel of the delightful historic town of Meersburg. 

A city in the state of Hesse just south of Frankfurt, Darmstadt was once the seat of the famous Landgraves of Hessen-Dramstadt in the 1600s.