Hamburg: what to see in 48 hours in this Hanseatic city
Hamburg Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, as well as the second biggest port in Europe. Anyway, it’s not only a industrial centre: the city has lots of attractions and cultural events for the tourist and the local. The principal fortune of it was the water: the canals and the bridges could be find everywhere in Hamburg. Thanks to this, it entered the Hanseatic League as an industrious trading port, after some turbulent years. In the 19th century it became officially part of the German Empire and, later, part of the Weimar Republic. Due to its position, it’s now an important port and counts lots of inhabitants. The…
Dresden: the city of music and art, far from being a known getaway
City of Dresden The city of Dresden is located at the hearth of Saxony along Elbe river. The town is historical and picturesque, with fascinating sights, very artistic and cultural characteristics. The complexes are made with baroque style and have lots of gardens: the perfect location for a stroll. Moreover, there are also amazing natural scenery and other enjoyment. There are more options for visiting the city: renting a car is an option but the more traditional ways are with railways and steam boats. The tradition of wine-making goes back to 1940s. In fact, the mild climate allows wines to flourish on the hillsides of the Elbe. I’ve had the…
48 hours in two pretty Germany cities: Cologne and Münster
Cologne I’ve always wanted to visit these two Germany cities: Cologne and Münster. The first is the oldest city in German and has so many things to see and visit. First of all, the Old Town. During the World War II, most of the city area was destroyed and has to be rebuilt quite completely. The Hohenzollern Bridge is a bridge that crossing the river Rhine. Originally, the bridge was both a railway and road bridge. Anyway, after its destruction in 1945 and its consequently reconstruction, it was only accessible to rail and pedestrian traffic. the view from here is so stunning. Great point for the photographer. The Rhine panorama with the…
Frankfurt: portrait of the smallest metropolis in the world.
The Old Frankfurt city center Frankfurt is the most international city in Germany and the largest financial centre on the continent. Because it has been a trading centre for centuries, the atmosphere here is hospitable. In fact, different cultures co-lives so peacefully. Most of the people living in Frankfurt are not German and this is why you will probably find a restaurant who serves your favorite food or people speaking your language. Frankfurt can be visited for tourism or for business reason: in any case, you should take your time to discover a little of this hidden gem. Me myself didn’t know how beautiful city is and that it is also…
