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

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

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

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

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

Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.

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.

Visit this centerpiece of a program of new construction in Stuttgart for the architecture as well as the books contained inside.

Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.

Admire the redbrick Gothic design of this 14th-century treasure and spot the intriguing signs of the occult dotted around it.

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

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. 

Nature and technology, history, festivals and performing arts make this one of the most popular cities in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region.

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

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

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

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

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

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

This architectural gem is a bold but peaceful tribute to the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

With its soaring sandstone walls and stunning turquoise dome, this cathedral is a highpoint in the city’s skyline and spiritual life.

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