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Germany is extremely rich in scenic resources, and Berlin has a long history History and rich cultural connotation; Frankfurt is a symbol of modern Germany, full of modern vitality; and Cologne, as the pearl on the Rhine, appears soft and elegant...

Berlin, the capital of Germany, has a long history. and rich cultural connotation. From a bird's eye view of Berlin, surrounded by forests, lakes, and rivers, the city seems to be immersed in a sea of ??green. The Kurfestendam shopping street is 3,000 meters long and is lined with shops, clothing stores and galleries. The famous Rue des Linden is the most famous boulevard in Europe. In addition, the Brandenburg Gate built of milky white granite, the 800-year-old Frauenkirche, the City Hall, the ancient buildings on Museum Island, the "Crystal Palace" government and state officials, and Humboldt University are also very famous. . The ancient Charlotte Castle is surrounded by important cultural buildings such as the Egyptian Museum, the Antique Museum, the Early Prehistoric Museum and the Applied Art Museum, which contain many precious cultural relics and works of art. There is an octagonal new church built on one side of the old Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The silver conference hall with a clamshell roof completed in 1957 is one of the representative works of modern architecture.

The most noteworthy thing is the Berlin Palace Theatre. This work was painstakingly designed by the outstanding German architectural design master Schinkel and represents the pinnacle of German classical architecture. Frankfurt: Passionate violin music.

Everyone who travels to Germany will most likely have to transfer in Frankfurt. As a result, Frankfurt has almost become synonymous with Germany. Frankfurt is now the center of German business and manufacturing and an important international financial city.

Frankfurt has "the largest bookcase in the country" - the Deutsche Bibliothek; about 500 publishing companies are concentrated here, including the largest publishing company in Germany, so Frankfurt can be called the center of the world's book industry.

The Roman Forum is the only square in Frankfurt that still retains the appearance of a medieval street. The building next to the square is the Old Town Hall, with its unique stepped gabled roof. There is also the Imperial Cathedral, which was once the coronation place of German kings.

There is another place that must be visited in Frankfurt - Goethe's former residence. Goethe completed famous works such as "Faust" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther" here. Next to Goethe's former residence is the Goethe Museum. Cologne: Classical and elegant piano sound.

Cologne is located on the Rhine River. This river with many beautiful legends is also the source of Cologne's endless charm. Cologne's elegance, quietness and gentleness all originate from this river. Cologne has also become a city whose flavor cannot be tasted at a glance. Taking a sightseeing boat on the Rhine River, the continuous castles and vineyards on both sides of the road gradually disappear, and the large cargo ships shuttled back and forth reveal Cologne's status as an industrial city. It is also the production base of the famous German car - Mercedes-Benz, but Cologne There are no traces of industrial pollution in the city. Whether it is the old town or the new park on the Rhine River, it is a good place for tourism.

Cologne Cathedral is the largest church in Germany and one of the tallest churches in the world. It is a masterpiece of European Gothic architecture in the Middle Ages. The dome of the central auditorium is 43.35 meters high, and the central twin spiers are 161 meters high, reaching into the sky. The windows covering more than 10,000 square meters above the four walls of the cathedral are all painted with historical figures. Its windows shine with golden light and are colorful under the reflection of sunlight. There are five bells on the church bell tower, the largest weighing 24 tons. When the bells ring together, they are loud and deep.

Climb the clock tower to overlook the city and scenery of Cologne. Every night, spotlights mounted on surrounding buildings shine beams of light at the church, covering it with a layer of light blue fluorescence. Standing on the other side of the Rhine and admiring the reflection of the church in the river is even more mysterious.

Munich, the third largest city in Germany, has a unique cultural atmosphere that is on par with Paris and Rome, and is regarded as a capital of culture and art. There are 64 breweries in the city, and the beer they produce is world-famous. The Oktoberfest is held for two weeks every year from the end of September to the beginning of October at Theresienweise.

Hamburg, the largest port city, is located at the confluence of three rivers including the Elbe. With its superior geographical location, it is known as an international business and trade center and has always been the location of many banks and insurance companies. It is also one of the famous "water cities" in the world, with more than 1,500 bridges alone.

The charming city of Stuttgart in Germany is the hometown of great writers and great thinkers. It is a city dedicated to research and invention, and it is also a charming city for tourism and leisure. It is full of scenic spots, numerous folk customs, constant festivals, and galloping horses. It is truly a "city of cars". At the same time, as the art capital of southern Germany, Stuttgart has a world-renowned ballet company, the "best opera house" in Germany with a symphony orchestra, as well as art galleries, museums and folk museums with many collections.

Germany has a long cultural history. International cultural festivals are held every year across Germany, including music festivals from classical music to rock music, film and drama festivals, small art festivals and comprehensive art festivals. They form a A massive comprehensive art project.

Girls made of ceramics and crafts produced by Elt are very popular.

The Steiff company is famous overseas for its rag dolls, and German wooden toys are also very famous