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This country is reputed to be one of the best leaders in electric appliances. Throughout history, this country has made an impact on world history time and again. The wave of protest against the Catholic Church, which sparked a religious revolution in itself, first began here under Martin Luther. Inspite of the scar of wars on its people and country, Germany, located in Central Europe, boasts of one of the best economies in the world today. Berlin is its capital city.

Germany played a very crucial role in both the World Wars. It was in fact quite a huge colonizer of lands itself. Till recently, Germany was struggling with internal issues with East and West Germany. One must not forget that although there is a black shadow cast over much of the political views of Germany, it has made sizeable contributions to arts and culture also. In fact, so immense is this contribution that Germany was often called Das Land der Dichter und Denker (the land of poets and thinkers). One can conclude that the culture here has stemmed from intellectual and popular streams of thinking, in both religion and secularism. Many famous classical music composers, hail from Germany. Beethoven, Bach, Brahms and Wagner are some names that have shaped classical music to a very large extent. With such an influence on music, contributions to art can never be far behind. Hans Holbein, Matthias Grunewald and Albrecht Durer were important artists of the Renaissance era. The Ottonian style born here, later became the foundation stone for other styles such as Gothic and Renaissance. Philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and writers like Gunter Grass, have contributed much to the world through philosophy and literature.

A tourist in Germany would definetly have a lot to see and do. Each of the cities here have their own specialities, extending even to cuisines, and are each famous in their own way.

Berlin – Not only is it the capital of Germany, but is it is also the largest city in Germany. Many monuments and places of interest were destroyed during the wars, but have since then been restored also. The Reichstag is the seat of the parliament, and the glass dome in the building is its hallmark. One can get a full view of the city from here. The Checkpoint Charlie in Friedrichstrasse, has immense historical significance, and is even today the prime location where locals stage demonstrations and other protests. There is even a Berlin Wall museum here. The Brandenburg Gate, which is Berlin’s famous landmark and built in 1791, because it symbolises the Berlin Wall, is worth visiting. There are many museums here, which are worth visiting. The Pergamon Museum, has many classic works, such as the Pergamon Altar, and features art works from all over the world. There is even an Ägyptisches Museum, or an Egyptian Museum, which has along its collections, the bust of Queen Nefertiti. The Berlin Museum is worth going to as it provides many details of the history of Germany. Besides that, one can see many Jewish exhibits and 20th century paintings too. There is even a Deutsche Staatsoper, which is a German State Opera, which stages many performances.  A trip by ferry to Pfaueninsel, or Peacock Island, is worth undertaking. Not only does the island have many oak trees, but the peacocks have lived here since the 18th century. Berlin is famous, for the nightlife here, and for the many restaurants and pubs that dot the city.

Bavaria – The picture-perfect countryside, unspoilt surroundings and cultural wealth, are the main hallmarks of Bavaria. The lakes, castles and other attractions are the main attractions here. The Würzburg Residenz Palace built by Balthasar Neumann, in the early 18th century, is acclaimed as a remarkable Baroque palace. It even houses the largest ceiling fresco in the world, measuring 677 square metres. The Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church in the Pfaffenwinkel area, attracts pilgrims from all over the world, because of a miracle that occurred here in the 18th century. The Bavarian Forest, is one of the oldest in Germany. More than 90 percent of this area is covered with forests. Cycling here and hiking is made even more enjoyable, with the many trails and routes marked here. The Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the oldest reserves in the Alps. A walk in this high mountainous area, will stun any visitor with the beauty all around.

Munich – This is the third largest city in Germany and is home to both business ventures and culture. The Alte Pinakothek is home to a large collection of Rubens paintings. The German museum, with a planetarium is a place that children will surely love to go. The Königsplatz, which has many Greek and Roman sculptures, is worth a visit. There are two famous churches here called the Church of our Lady and the Church of St Michael. The Oktoberfest, renowned for being the world’s only beer festival, originated in 1810 and is held here. There is even a park here called Englischer Garten, which is one of the largest parks in Europe, and is very serene.

Hamburg – An important city in North Germany, which was founded in 811, has maintained its importance for many a century. There are more than 50 museums here and many magnificent buildings to see. The Town Hall, which is built of sandstone in the 19th century is the seat of the city’s assembly and government.  There is a baroque church of St Michael, which was built in the 17th century and is a very famous landmark here. One can even get a good view of the harbour and the Alster Lake.

Germany is also famed for its footing in the sports arena. The Formula One Grand Prix and the Motorcycle Prix are two events of worldwide coverage that are held here. In the city of Bonn, the Rhine River, is lit up with 2,000 red lights, and has a very festive glow to it. A tourist would agree that Germany can best be described as a happening, cultural country.

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