When it comes to the musical life of the city, we must definitely mention the craving of the locals for choral singing. In Augsburg you will find as many as 70 choirs, the performances of which are held at all major events and festivals. Another distinct feature of the city is in high popularity of a puppet theater, the colorful performances of which keep amazing and delighting either the local residents or …
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There is a number of interesting family houses preserved in Augsburg, among them the house-museum of Bertolda Brehta - the famous writer. This historic building was built in the 16th century and is a classic example of national architecture. In this house in 1898, was born Evgeniy Bertold Friedrich Brecht, whose life and work is now illustrated in the dedicated museum in this building. It was opened in 1998 on the …
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Those fond of modern style would like Dorint An der Kongresshalle Augsburg. It’s set in a great skyscraper that is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Guests enjoy spacious suites located on the upper floors; latter offer great view of the city. Each room has a secluded balcony, while suites have two of them. It’s also worth noting Zum Maiskolben restaurant that is famous for its Mediterranean …
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With older children, it is worth going to the amazing sports park, Skatepark. There are not so many trees and lawns here, as in the Hofgarten Park. However, the choice of well-equipped sports courts is huge. There are fields for playing football and basketball, as well as special tracks for skateboarders and lovers of roller-skating. This park is interesting for visiting in the winter. On its territory operates one …
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A family hotel Augsburg Goldener Falke has very hard-baked interior. Its rooms are painted in black and white. There are small coffee tables of dark wood and lovely sofas upholstered in black leather. Bright fabrics makes atmosphere a bit easier. Bathroom walls are lined with black-and-white tile. An elegant onsite restaurant is also designed in black and white and decorated with nice paintings. Ziegelstadl Augsburg …
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For those who want to bring exclusive jewelry from their trip, Oro Vivo salon opens the door. It sells exclusive artistic jewelry made of gold and silver, similar to which you won't find in other stores. The only point is quite high prices, even a modest pair of earrings will cost at least 50 euros. One of the most unusual shops in Augsburg is Feiermeier, where original carnival costumes, festive atributes and …
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Moving around in Germany - transportation
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Excellent railway system covers almost every region of the country. Therefore, the train is one of the most popular means among tourists. For example, you can go from Munich, which is located in the south, to northern Hamburg in just 6 hours. The same distance will take 8.5 hours to drive by car. At the same time, the tourist will be able to fully relax and enjoy the picturesque landscapes. Electric trains with comfortable lounges run along cities. The Express route is laid between large cities; the train there can make up to 320 kmph. Almost all types of railway transport are operated by the same German travel cards. Inside the region, tickets vary in prices. Tickets for the Verkehrsverbund system must be validated.
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Economy roadmap of Germany
The infrastructure of the country is at the high level. The roads and railways cover all regions of the country; modern seaports are set in Hamburg and Bremen. Innovative developments and technologies are used in the transport sphere. The agrocomplex is also actively developing. Livestock significantly prevails over plant growing. The reason for this were resource-saving trends, which appeared for the first time back in 1980. The sectoral structure of the entire German economy is based on three main points. Agriculture accounts for less than one percent, and industry makes about 30%. The largest revenue to the country is brought by the services sector; it’s about 69%. Despite this, the very development of the service sector in Germany is slightly lower than in other developed countries. In particular, there are very few jobs in this sphere. On a global scale, Germany provides international financial and banking services. Tourism is well-developed too.
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