Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Germany, Germany

November 12, 2021 Velvet Champine

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1. Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedesstrasse 100, 70372 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 1730000 [email protected] http://www.mercedes-benz.com/museum/
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5.0 based on 8,161 reviews

Mercedes-Benz Museum

The Museum celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture. More than 160 vehicles of all types are the main protagonists. They range from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the centrepiece of the permanent exhibition covering a total of 16,500 square metres in twelve rooms. This unparalleled world can be discovered on two tours that follow a 'Legend' and 'Collection' narrative.

Reviewed By swiftblink - Gartringen, Germany

A mazing museum of automotive history, brilliantly laid out in a logical fashion with very good information relating to world history as you start from the top at the beginning and work your way down to the present at the bottom. Lots to see and some great photo opportunities. Take plenty of time. 2hours at least. The shop at the end of museum is good but a bit pricey. And we were lucky, in front of museum was a classic car meeting that day. Many american muscle cars to see.

2. Miniatur Wunderland

Kehrwieder 2-4 Block D, 20457 Hamburg Germany +49 40 3006800 [email protected] http://www.miniatur-wunderland.de/
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5.0 based on 22,346 reviews

Miniatur Wunderland

Miniatur Wunderland is the world’s largest model train exhibit, and still growing. See trains running through recreations of Hamburg and the coast, Austria, the Grand Canyon and Scandinavia.

Reviewed By mctedo - London, United Kingdom

We stayed for 3 hours and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, there's lots of little details to see in the scenes and the airport with planes taking off and landing is impressive. The venue gets quieter later, it was a bit too full when we arrived at 2:30pm, and there are reduced price tickets near closing time. There's a cloakroom (50 cents) before the entrance, or lockers with returnable 1€ in the café. They ask you not to take rucksacks into the exhibition.

3. Schloss Heidelberg

Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6221 658880 [email protected] http://www.schloss-heidelberg.de
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4.5 based on 7,450 reviews

Schloss Heidelberg

Each year, Heidelberg Palace attracts around one Million visitors from all over the world. Since the 19th century, These impressive ruins have been synonymous with Romanticism. The Heidelberg Tun, the statues on the facade and the gardens of the palace are Highlights of any visit.

Reviewed By JudyM1888 - Ocean View, Australia

A must do in Heidelberg.Take the funicular railway to the castle and enjoy fantastic views over the city.A guided tour of the castle allows a much better insight the the history and the lives of nobility who lived there. If you have lunch at the castle cafe-the apple strudel and the rhubarb water are highly recommended.

4. Marienplatz

Marienplatz 1, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany http://marienplatz.de/
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4.5 based on 25,215 reviews

Marienplatz

This prominent public square, the largest in Munich, still stands as the center of social activity in the city, much as it has throughout history.

Reviewed By tatianam22 - Charlotte, United States

We were lucky to visit Marienplatz during Christmas, so we could experience the magical part of the decorated tree, the Christmas market with all its colorful displays of baked goods, toys, gluhwein. It's a busy place in the heart of Bavaria, reflecting new and past, mixing old architecture and modern shopping malls. Bustling atmosphere, a sea of tourists and locals create a unique vibe of hospitality and generosity of Bavaria.

5. Reichstag Building

Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany +49 30 2270 [email protected] http://www.bundestag.de/besuche/architektur/reichstag
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4.5 based on 35,103 reviews

Reichstag Building

Situated just north of the Brandenburg Gate, this building houses the German Parliament and was the seat of the Weimar Republic government until it was seized by the Nazis in 1933.

Reviewed By lauren35323 - Toronto, Canada

The Reichstag has this amazing opportunity that lets you dine in their rooftop restaurant for breakfast - incredible food, amazing view, the chance to walk around the German parliament, what more could you ask for?

6. Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

Wanderweg Zur Bleckenau Schwangau, 87645, Bavaria Germany +49 8362 81980 http://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/tourist/links.htm
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4.5 based on 486 reviews

Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

This bridge crosses a gorge behind Neuschwanstein Castle.

Reviewed By Nomennescio_24 - Karlsruhe, Germany

Best vantage point of Neuschwanstein Castle. At peak times, you might encounter a queue, especially since the allowed number of visitors is limited. But it's definitely worth it, especially since it's an attraction for free.

7. Munsterplatz

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://muenstermarkt.freiburg.de/pb/527174.html
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4.5 based on 1,509 reviews

Munsterplatz

This town square, built next to and named after Freiburg's famous cathedral, is still a major center of the city's social activity.

Reviewed By Tanina

There is a nice market near the Cathedral. And Rote lange is absolutely tasty! And next week-end we had fish sandwiches. As well as bought some samples of German sausages and French cheeses. Besides we bought some of the farmer produce of an excellent quality for daily use which was very helpful as we were staying in an apartment nearby for 9 days with self service! Recommend very much!

8. The Residenz

Residenzplatz 2, 97070 Wurzburg, Bavaria Germany +49 931 355170 [email protected] http://www.residenz-wuerzburg.de/englisch/residenz/index.htm
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4.5 based on 2,636 reviews

The Residenz

This palace served as the home for Würzburg's powerful prince-bishops during the Enlightenment and is known for its extravagant artistic design and Baroque architecture.

Reviewed By monideepad - Bangalore District, India

We walked ahead and reached the Würzburg Residence with the Courtyard Gardens and the Residence Square. A very strong representation of the 18th-century Baroque palace architecture, the Würzburg Residence has been listed has World Heritage Site since 1981. As soon as we had stepped in through one of the three monumental gates, we realised that we had indeed saved the best for the last... Once within the Courtyard Gardens, we were appalled by its beauty and wonderstruck to see how thoughtfully it had been planned within the fortifications. Known to be one of the finest Baroque Gardens that Germany can boast of, the Courtyard Garden is made up of three sections, South Garden inside the gate, the East Garden, the and the Nursery The part of the Courtyard Garden or ‘Hofgarten’ close to the Residence or ‘Residenz’ comprises the east part. It is grand and in formal Baroque style with the terraces that create an illusion of spaciousness. As we moved further towards the south end, we noticed a transition in its style towards an English garden, with perfectly trimmed sharply conical 18th Century Yew trees, with sculptures at their base, with mini forests and meadows and an orangery at the far back. Monumental sculptures, statues of Greek Gods, figures, vases, urns decorate the park which has cute white benches. I was particularly smitten by the fountain because of the frozen water around. A small branch was lying on top of the frozen water and it was a spectacular sight. The Nursery is like a rough park. I could not help wondering how lush green and colourful the Courtyard Garden would look when in full bloom. The Courtyard Gardens could be visited free of charge, but for visiting the Residence, one has to take a guided tour. The baroque palace, Würzburg Residence, was built in 1720 at the request of Bishop Johann. The palace is made of yellow sandstone and hence emits a golden glow. I am very fond of palace tours as I am invariably intrigued about its interiors. Photographs were not permitted but I brought back memories of this Franconian Versailles which boasts of grand rooms, more than three hundred in number, spread over three wings; the central main, the north and the south wings. I was mesmerised by the ornately elegant golden and marble church ‘Hofkirche’, which was built for the exclusive use of the prince bishop, the grand, wide staircase, the ceiling decorated with frescoes, the alter decorated with paintings of Tiepolo, the chapel and the Imperial Hall; all of which bear the impressions of Baroque, Rococo or Neoclassical architecture and art. It goes without saying that Residence too was very badly damaged during the World War II, but thankfully, it was eventually restored.

9. Porta Nigra

Simeonstrasse 60 Porta-Nigra-Platz, 54290 Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.zentrum-der-antike.de/monumente/porta-nigra/die-porta-nigra.html
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4.5 based on 2,692 reviews

Porta Nigra

This huge stone gate has stood as a symbol of the city since the second century.

Reviewed By 819colinr - Dublin, Ireland

Took a short ride from Luxembourg to visit Trier, a very fascinating and interesting place steeped in history. The Roman gate is like being in Rome . Take the small tourist "train " ride around the town

10. Cologne Cathedral

Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 221 17940200 [email protected] http://www.koelner-dom.de/home/
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4.5 based on 21,825 reviews

Cologne Cathedral

This giant Gothic cathedral, which until its completion in 1880 had been under construction for over 500 years, is perhaps Germany's most famous religious structure and includes two huge towers that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline.

Reviewed By _rayscom - Long Buckby, United Kingdom

Jaw dropping cathedral.Wonderful to walk around.You can have an unhurried stroll and wonder at the skills involved in the conduction of this wonderful building.Not for the faint hearted is a trip up to the bell tower.Breathtaking in every sense of the word. Very busy in summer

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