12 cities to visit in Germany
Germany is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. This is due to the rich cultural and history that it holds. It is most loved for its unique building architecture, amazing cuisines and one of the most welcoming people you can ever encounter. For those who have Germany as their travel destinations, here is a list of the 12 best places in Germany to travel.
Leipzig– It is home to legendary musicians like Bach who music can enjoyed by tourists at the St. Thomas church, the final resting place of this legend. History lovers can amuse themselves by exploring the old town hall. It is home to architectural marvels such as the Reichsgericht which was once used as a high court by the Reich
Munich-The third largest city in Germany, Munich is best known for river surfing. The Munich’s annual Oktoberfest celebration attracts a huge number of tourists every year. The city is home to several magnificent churches such as the Frauenkirche and St. Peter’s Cathedral . Art lovers can visit the variety of art galleries that the city hosts such as the German and Brandhorst museums.
Cologne – The over 2000 year’s old city offers visitors with a scenic view of the Rhine River especially from a cable car. Of interest also is the Imhoff-Schokoladen a museum solely dedicated to archiving chocolate “history”
Hamburg– The major port city in Germany, Hamburg’s waterside hotels provide visitors with a scenic view of the North Sea. With exquisite bars and restaurants that bring every night to life, food enthusiasts will surely be taken by the various cuisines offered here; from the ocean fresh seafood and dishes like the famed aalsuppe. Art and theatre lovers can visit the Hamburgische Staatsopper, the Hamburg State Opera, or the Hamburg Ballet theatre.
Berlin – The capital city of Germany, Berlin hosts a number of interesting sites to for travelers to visit. While in Berlin, one can check out the Brandenburg gate which signifies the reunification of west and East Germany. One can also visit the museum island and he Holocaust Memorial.
Dresden- for the Opera lovers, the Semperoper Opera House is the first stop while in Dresden. Art and jewelry enthusiasts must include Neues Grunes Gewolbe and the Albertinum Museum in their to-do list as it provides an amazing exhibition of the early 1500s art and jewelry and modern fine arts respectively.
Frankfurt-It is home to the Romerberg, a famous square that is used to hold yearly Christmas markets which can be fun to many tourists. It is also a shopping haven as shopping lovers can visit the zeil and enjoy the many stores in this street.
Bremen– It hosts a famous Roland statue that stands to represent trade. Tourists with interests in trade will love this city as it is has a large market square and its reputation in maritime trade presides it. History and art lover will enjoy the many exhibitions of African and Asian artifacts at the Ubersee Museum.
Stuttgart– The famous car brands, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche have their HQ located here. Enthusiasts of cars from these two manufactures can visit their museums and explore the different car models under one roof. Nature and animal lovers can visit and explore the Wilhelma, a combination of botanical gardens and a zoo.
Dortmund– It is home to the Westfalen stadium that hosts the famous Borussia football club. Tourists can spend quality and relaxing time at the Romberg park enjoying the fresh and cool breeze provided by the many trees in the park.
Hanover– It is best known for the CeBIT an annual trade fair held in this city. Art lovers can visit the German museum of Caricature and drawings and explore the many works of the famous Wilhelm Busch.
Mainz– It host the Gutenberg museum where tourists came to see and experience firs hand the many exhibitions of the person who first invented the printing press, these exhibitions include 2 of his bibles. Visitors can come and enjoy the scenic view of the Rhine River.
