tourist attractions in Germany

Dafta 10 Places in Germany Rated

 Although place- tourist attractions in Germany is still relatively little known or understood by foreigners compared to some other European countries such as Italy, France, England and Spain. But since reunification, Germany has gained a higher profile as a tourist destination in Europe. The most popular tourist destinations in Germany are Berlin, one of the most exciting capitals in Europe. Many other major cities in Germany which has a proud history as an independent city state, or as the royal capital in their own country. But the tourist attractions in Germany by no means confined to the cities, because many other great attractions that can be found in every part of the corner of this country.

Here's a list of 10 tourist attractions in Germany are the most popular:

1. Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is the only town gate surviving from Berlin and symbolizes the reunification of East and West Berlin. Built in the 18th century, including the Brandenburg Gate area of ​​Unter den Linden. The highway that is very prominent with typical linden tree, which had led directly palace of the King of Prussia. This place is considered as one of the tourist attractions in Germany's most famous in Europe.

2. Holstentor

Holstentor City Gate
Holstentor is one of the two remaining city gates from the city of Lübeck. Built in 1464, this gate now serves as a museum and made in tourist attractions in Germany. Holstentor is unique in its architecture, because two round arched entrance tower was considered a symbol of the city of Lübeck. Together with the old town center (Altstadt) Lubeck is one of the major tourist attractions in Germany.

3. Oktoberfest

The largest beer festival in the World
Oktoberfest in Munich is the largest festival in the world with over 6 million visitors each year. Despite the name, Oktoberfest begins in late September to the first weekend in October. This festival has become a important part of Bavarian culture, this festival has been held since 1810. Visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional beers such as Hendl, Schweinebraten, Würstl, Knödel and a large number of other German beer at an affordable rate. That's why this place became one of the tourist attractions in Germany's most popular.

4. Frauenkirche

Old church Frauenkirche
Located in the city of Dresden, the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church that was completely destroyed during World War II. The church is reconstructed using the original plans of the 1720s and reopened in 2005. The city of Coventry, which was made by the Luftwaffe donate golden cross on the church dome. Since the place is reopened, the Frauenkirche has become a very popular tourist attraction in Dresden. In 2009 the church was visited by President Barack Obama, and became one of atu selection of tourist attractions in Germany.

5. Rügen Cliffs

Beautiful cliffs in Rugen
Rügen Cliffs is a cliff located in the Jasmund National Park in the northeast of the island of Rügen. This cliff face constant erosion of the limestone cliffs tower high above the Baltic Sea. Has a high cliff 118 meters (387 feet), and Königsstuhl (king's chair) is the most magnificent of this cliff. Forests are still natural and never disturbed behind the cliff is also part of the national park and become tourist attractions in Germany is quite popular.

6. Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein castle on the hill
Neuschwanstein is located on a steep hill near Fussen in southwest Bavaria. This place is the inspiration for the castle daughter slept in the park Disneyland. The castle was made by King Ludwig II of Bavaria declared insane when the fort is almost completed in 1886 and was found dead a few days later. Neuschwanstein is the most photographed buildings in the country and one of the tourist attractions in Germany's most popular.

7. Heidelberg Old City

Old Town of Heidelberg
Located in the valley of the river Neckar, Heidelberg is one of the tourist attractions in Germany's most popular. During World War II, the city was almost completely spared by allied bombing which destroyed most of the other major cities in Germany. Therefore, Heidelberg has retained the charm of narrow alleys, houses the beautiful and famous Heidelberg Castle.

8. Cologne Cathedral

Bridge to the Cologne Cathedral
This place is the largest Gothic cathedral in Germany, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) has become the symbol of Cologne's most famous for centuries and become a tourist destination in Germany. Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took interruptions, more than 600 years to complete. The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Peter and Mary and is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne.

9. Lindau

Historic city of Lindau is very charming
This historic town is located near the meeting point of the border of Austria, Germany and Switzerland in the eastern part of Lake Constance (Bodensee). The city is connected to the mainland by bridge and railway and has a population of about 3,000 inhabitants. Full of medieval buildings and half-timbered, Lindau be become tourist attractions in Germany is quite popular.

10. Romantic Rhine

Cities along the Rhine
Romantic Rhine is the most famous part of the city Rhine. Rhine river in the city roads carve through the vineyard-covered it with countless castles and ruins of historical heritage. This river is an important trade route to Central Europe since ancient times and the number of small towns that have grown along the edges. These cities are limited in size, many old towns in this place that still retains the shape of the building is still original, so this place is worth menjada one tourist spot in Germany that has a long history.


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