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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 

With its soaring sandstone walls and stunning turquoise dome, this cathedral is a highpoint in the city’s skyline and spiritual life.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

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

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

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

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

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