Ten must-see attractions in Germany

After the unification of 1990, Germany was divided into 16 federal states. Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen, as well as 13 federal states from Schleswig-Holstein to Bavaria, are all displaying colorful young Germany. This paper specially collected and sorted out the top ten must-see attractions in Germany for everyone. I hope you like it!

1 Weimar city

Weimar is located in Thuringia in eastern Germany. Visiting Weimar is the center of German culture.

Since Goethe moved here in the late18th century, Weimar has become a pilgrimage site for German intellectuals. When you read the list of former residents, it is like turning over the history of literature, music, art and philosophy in Germany and the world: John? Sebastian? Bach, Richard Wagner, the poet Schiller, Walter? Gropius, Vasily? Kandinsky and Nietzsche, the writer, are just a few of the outstanding celebrities who have lived and worked here.

Weimar is also the birthplace of Bauhaus architectural movement, which caused revolution in design, art and architecture in the early 20th century.

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral is one of the most important architectural sites in Germany and the third highest church in the world. This gothic masterpiece took 600 years to build. When it was completed in 880, 1248 still used its original design.

This cathedral is the only surviving building in World War II. The church that stood proudly in the flat ruins after the war was said by some people to be the protection of heaven, but more people said that this was also the most accepted view, because this tall building was the benchmark target of fighter pilots at that time.

No.3 Swan Castle, Bavaria

The world-famous Swan Castle is located in the Alps, just like a castle moved out of a fairy tale. This is where Walter Disney got the castle inspiration in Sleeping Beauty. At the same time, Swan Castle is also the most frequently photographed building in Germany.

King Ludwig II designed his dream castle in 1869. Instead of finding an architect to realize this dream, he found a theater designer. Here, join a small tour group to visit this gorgeous and magnificent interior, the most striking of which includes one? Fancy? There are artificial caves, huge crown chandeliers in the throne room, and a large number of performance halls.

4 The Road to Romance

The romantic road is one of the most beautiful scenic highways in Germany, which can take you through various places with German scenery and cultural essence. Medieval towns surrounded by many walls and towers, houses with stucco on wooden frames, old hotels and castles, and small restaurants offering rich food and beer.

Special recommendation for the romantic road: the picturesque Ober Taubel in rothenburg (located in rothenburg on the upper reaches of the Taubel River), the best-preserved German medieval town and Swan Castle.

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Compared with other landmark buildings, the Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Germany. Brandenburg Gate, built in 179 1, is a symbol of peace. At the top of the Brandenburg Gate is a bronze sculpture of the goddess of victory (Nike myth in Greek mythology and Victoria in Roman mythology) about 5 meters high. The goddess spread her wings behind her and drove a four-horse two-wheeled chariot to the east of Berlin, holding a scepter inlaid with oak garlands in her right hand. There is an iron cross on the wreath. On the garland stood an eagle spreading its wings, wearing a Prussian crown.

During the Cold War, Berlin was divided into east and west, and Brandenburg Gate was the dividing point between the two places. Ronald Reagan, the former president of the United States, said that famous sentence in front of this door: Mr. Gorbachev, open this door! Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall! ? 1989 After the bridge was demolished, the Brandenburg Gate became a symbol of German unification.

Nuremberg Christmas market

There is a tall and magnificent imperial castle in the center of Nuremberg. Every year 1 1 month and February are definitely worth visiting. 1 1 month, the famous Christmas market turned the city into a magical winter paradise.

Strolling in this open-air market, there are 180 colorful flowers, red and white cloth, small lights and wooden hats made of flower ropes. There is also a Christmas market specially prepared for children, with steam trains and nostalgic carousels. The most fantastic moment is that all the children and young people took part in the lantern parade with more than 65,438+0,500 people. They have been queuing up with beautiful lanterns and heading for the castle on the mountain.

7 Cathedral of Notre Dame in Dresden

Notre Dame de Reston is the most famous Protestant Baroque church in Germany. This building was built by architect Georg from 1726 to 1743. The magnificent central building built by Bell is also the largest sandstone building in the world. Its dome, so-called? Stone clock? It is one of the symbols of Dresden. 1945 The church was destroyed and the ruins became a monument to war and destruction. From 1994 to 2005, Notre Dame Cathedral was rebuilt as a place of faith and hope, using the original building components, and the reconstruction cost basically came from private donations.

8 Heisenlin

If you imagine that Germany has rolling hills, small villages and dense forests, go to the Black Forest, where you can experience it all. The widely distributed mountains, valleys and forests extend from Hot Springs Street in baden-baden to the Swedish border, covering an area of 4,600 square miles. Take a walk, ride a bike or drive, no matter which way you use, the path full of beautiful scenery will take you to lovely small villages, wineries and ancient monasteries. Are there two recommended tour groups? The road to wine? And then what? German bell road? This bell road will show you the history of the ancient rhododendron species in Germany.

But remember: if you don't eat a black forest cake with chocolate, cherry and cream and a little cherry gin in the black forest, your journey is incomplete!

9 Hofbr？ Uhaus Royal Beer Hall and Oktoberfest in Munich

Perhaps this is a well-known thing, but it is indeed the most important experience in Germany: visiting the Royal Hofburg in Munich? Uhaus Royal Beer Hall is the most famous beer manor in the world. Here, Bavarian specialty snacks and huge pretzels with beer are the most? Is it comfortable? Yes, and beer only costs one size cup: one liter.

It is planned to participate in the German Oktoberfest (also known as October Festival, held every June at 65438+ 10/0). This festival is the biggest activity in the world. Every year, 6 million people eat sausages and sauerkraut and drink beer at the Oktoberfest. There are 14 different kinds of beer houses in the festival. While eating snacks and beer, you can also enjoy German special programs: shoe dancing, playing the horn of Alps and singing Jordale tune.

10 Trier, the oldest city in Germany.

Trier, the oldest city in Germany, is located on the dam of the Moser River. The city was built in the16th century during the Roman colonial period and became the favorite place for many Roman kings to live in the future.

Nowhere in Germany can there be obvious colonial evidence like here. The most famous gate in the city is the Negraman, which was the largest gate in Rome at that time. In Trier Church, a sacred relic attracted many pilgrims: the holy robe, which was said to be worn by Jesus Christ when he was crucified.

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