Lubeck is situated in the northern part of the country, so the city hasn’t had an opportunity to build houses, churches and cathedrals made of limestone. This material was very popular due to fashion trends in the gothic architecture. However, the local masters found the solution – they used simple bricks in the building of Gothic facades and arches. Because of this fact nowadays tourists can see great …
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After savoring the impressive look of the ancient gateway the tourists can visit the Historical Museum set in close vicinity to the landmark. Its vast collection numbers in the thousands of priceless showpieces among which one will find ancient arms, domestic objects, historical documents and art objects. In the heart of the historical part of Lübeck one will find the Town Hall. The construction of this unique …
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The Marchenwald amusement park will be of great pleasure for active recreation tourists. It is set in a few minutes’ walk from the city center. This park is a great place for families travelling with kids. The Marchenwald park hosts playing grounds for the youngest guests, engaging attractions for thrill seekers and gambling rooms for slot machine fans as well as cozy cafes. The fans of film art will love the …
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Among the gastronomy landmarks of the city the Luebecker Hanse restaurant is worth mentioning. The house is specializing in German cuisine. The restaurant serves simple but rich dishes at attracting prices as well as original chef’s food masterpieces. The major part of the menu is grilled dishes. The vegetarians will also find plenty of treats in the Luebecker Hanse restaurant. The spacious hall of the …
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Townspeople were so happy to meet the favorable changes that they organized a beautiful celebration in honor of the historical event, which has since been held annually. The festival was never canceled even in difficult times for the city. People prepare for it throughout the year. The city's tradition of shooting competitions originated much earlier than the festival, and subsequently, they became an obligatory …
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Among the outstanding religious sites is the St. Anne’s Monastery. The construction lasted 13 years and was completed in 1515. This beautiful monastery lasted for only a short time, as it was closed in 1532. For a long time its large-scale building was empty. At the beginning of the 17th century, it was equipped with a shelter, for beggars. Later, part of the historical buildings was occupied by a prison. In …
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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 Federal Republic of Germany is one of the most developed and prosperous countries in the world. Germany covers an area of more than 357 square kilometers. The total population for 2016 was about 85 million people, of which more than a half were economically active. The urbanization of the population is quite high, 87% of the total number of residents live in cities and surrounding areas. Germany is considered to be the leading country in the European Union. Together with France and Great Britain, it forms the unique basis for the European economy. The economic potential in the country is quite high, but the economics is developing more slowly every year. Recently, Germany has taken up the process of establishing integration of world economic ties. At the same time, the country's political influence increased significantly.
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