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Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

A city in the heart of the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen is one of the largest cities in Germany and the 2010 European Capital of Culture.

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

See the wide world of wildlife up close in this long-standing museum and reputable research institution filled with exotic taxidermy animals in lifelike dioramas.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A city in the heart of the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen is one of the largest cities in Germany and the 2010 European Capital of Culture.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dine in the rotating restaurant, look down on the Rhine River from the viewing platform and see one of the world’s largest digital clocks.

See the wide world of wildlife up close in this long-standing museum and reputable research institution filled with exotic taxidermy animals in lifelike dioramas.

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.