The ancient water tower is an original symbol of the city. It was built in 1889 and up to the year 2000, was used for its intended purpose. The height of this tower is 60 meters, and its diameter at the base is about 19 meters. Presently, the tower is surrounded by a picturesque modern park, where cozy places with benches for rest, are built. On the local square, interesting cultural events are often conducted. …
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There are several excellent museums in Mannheim, some of which will be interesting to visit with children. One of the most extraordinary museums is Technoseum Mannheim. The exposition of this technology museum tells visitors about the greatest technical achievements of the last 200 years. Many of the exhibits in this museum can be touched; a fact that is sure to please children. During the tour, visitors will be …
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You can look into Alfa bookstore for unusual memorable gifts. Despite the fact that it sells books exclusively in German, the store is still very popular with tourists. They come here to buy chic albums with views of Germany, and many visitors of the stores are attracted by a large selection of cards in a romantic style and other souvenirs. The cost of the postcards is very attractive here and it is about 1 Euro. …
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2. The utility supplied voltage is 220V. All the hotels and inns are equipped with European standard sockets. During preparation for the journey one should check all the appliances taken in the tour for compatibility as well as buy necessary adapters and connectors.
3. Prudent tourists will love local supermarket stores Karstadt, Kaufhol and Hertie. There the tourists will find fresh foods as well …
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Those who prefer indoor entertainment can spend time in the entertainment club Merkur, where you can try such activities as bowling, pinball, billiards and darts. You can also find a cosy cafe in the centre, where you should definitely go after the game to tell your friends about the impressions you’ve got. Those who like to listen to live music performances and at the same time drink a strong (or not) drink, …
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The thriftiness of local residents is also often the subject of controversy and jokes of residents of the surrounding areas. Historically, Mannheim was formed in a fairly poor agricultural area. For hundreds of years, locals worked for the benefit of a rich harvest, and then put a lot of effort to save the grown vegetables. Despite the fact that the hard times for the city were far behind, thrift has remained a …
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Moving around in Germany - transportation
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The transport system in Germany is all about quality, reliability, punctuality and respectability. It is considered one of the best in Europe. The quality of the pavement is simply the top. Besides usual autobahns, cities and provinces are interconnected by railways and bus routes. Many travelers prefer to have transport by their side and rent a car. Driving the highway is free. In some major German cities, one-way car rent is allowed. It is worth considering that the price of gasoline in the country is quite high, so you should calculate the budget well. Before you go on a journey by car, you need to review the rules of the road, because German law has its own regulations.
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Economy roadmap of Germany
One of the main economic problems of Germany is an insufficiently flexible labor market. Besides that, Germans do not work enough. On average, a citizen officially works out only 1 449 hours a year. This figure is significantly lower than in the entire EU area. Trade unions in the country are well-developed, which also shows a negative impact on the overall economy. Due to the excessive bureaucratic pressure, the country's economy loses not less than 52 billion euros a year. The eastern lands of Germany make a significant gap in the overall economy. Despite the impressive investment in the development of the territory, they remain unprofitable and depressive. On average, for 15 years the population of the Eastern Lands fell by 12%. An important problem for the country remains an increase in the average age of life and a decrease in the birth rate.
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