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Hello, everyone, welcome to my channel at the traveller. History, culture and natural beauty are things that best describe the essence of vacationing in Germany. With it many historical cities and quaint small towns, along with an abundance of forests and mountains, visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing unique places to visit in this beautiful part of Europe. So, in today’s video, we will be exploring the top 10 places to visit in Germany on your vacation. If you are new to this channel, please subscribe for new videos and also share your thoughts in the comment section below. Number 1, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Modeled on the Acropolis in Athens and built for King Fredrick the Second in 1791, the monumental sandstone Brandenburg Gate in Berlin’s Mitte district was the City’s first Neoclassical structure. It measures an impressive 26 meters in height, which includes the quadriga, the spectacular four horse chariot carrying the goddess of victory perched atop this spectacular building. Its six huge columns on each side of the structure form five impressive passages, four were used by regular traffic, while the center was reserved for the royal carriages. Huge Doric columns also decorate the two buildings at each side of the Gate, once used by toll-collectors and guards. The Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate was once part of the infamous Berlin wall and for a few decades, was symbolic of the division of Berlin into East and West. Number 2, The Black Forest. The beautiful Black Forest with its dark, densely wooded hills id one of the most visited upland regions in all of Europe. Situated in the southwestern corner of Germany and extending 160 kilometers from Pforzheim in the north to Waldshut on the High Rhine in the south, it’s a hiker’s heaven. On the west side, the black forest descends steeply to the Rhine, crossed by lush valleys, while on the east, it slopes more gently down to the upper Neckar and Danube valleys. Popular spots include Germany’s oldest ski area at Todtnau, the magnificent spa facilities of Baden-Baden, and the attractive resort of Bad Liebenzell. Number 3, the ultimate Fairy-Tale Castle. The quaint old town of Fussen, situated between the Ammergau and Allgau alps and the popular alpine resort and winters ports center, is a good base from which to explore nearby Neuschwanstein Castle. The spectacular old fortress is widely recognized as one of Europe’s most famous and picturesque royal Castle. King Ludwig the second of Bavaria built this many-towered and battlement-covered fantasy fortress, famous as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s iconic theme park castles, from 1869 to 1886. A variety of tour options are offered, including guided tours of the sumptuous interior taking in the Throne Room, the singer’s Hall and some of the country’s most spectacular views. Number 4, hamburg city and the Historic port of Hamburg. The city of Hamburg is one of the best places to visit in Germany, with its many arts museum and vibrant neighborhoods showcasing 19th century architecture. It’s also more famous for its red-light district, where the beatles first made their mark during 1960s. Number 5, The Rhine Valley. The Rhine is not only Europe’s most important waterway, it’s also the most beautiful. With a total length of 1,320 kilometers, this magnificent river stretches from Switzerland through Germany all the way to The Netherlands. While there a lot of places in Germany to enjoy this majestic river, the lovely Upper Middle Rhine Valley section, designed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is probably the most popular spot for tourists to visit. The Rhine Valley has more than 40 castle and about 60 picturesque medieval towns. Number 6, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The old Franconian imperial city of Rothenburg is one of the most attractive places to visit on Germany’s famous Romantic Road tourist rout. Located on the steep banks of the picturesque River Tauber, it’s notable for its walls and towers, untouched since the Thirty Years war of 1618. The are also a lot of buildings such as the 13th century Town Hall- Rathaus and the wonderful Ratstrinkstube, or Town Tavern, built in 1466 with its interesting clock and also The St. George Brunnen fountain, built in 1608 near the end of Herrngasse. Number 7, Sanssouci park and Palace. Spectacular Sanssouci Park, laid out between 1744and 1756, is considered the most celebrated example of Potsdam Rococo. Reflecting the personal influence of Fredrick the Great, the park includes a lovely Baroque flower garden, more than 3000 fruit trees, and numerous greenhouse. Then are many park buildings that could be explored there too such as the Picture Gallery with its many works of arts, the Chinese House, which is an extremely elaborated garden pavilion, and the wonderful Roman Baths complex. Number 8, Reichstag Building. The seat of German’s government, the Reichstag is once again one of Berlin’s most visited attractions. Constructed in 1894 in Neo-Renaissance style, it infamously burned down in 1933 and remained in ruins until after German reunification, when it was rebuilt in its former glory. Number 9, Frankfurt’s Main Tower. While Germany is well known for its magnificent historic structures, the country is also making a name for itself in the world of modern architecture. One of the best example can be found in Frankfurt, a former imperial City that’s fast becoming one of the most important financial centers in Europe. Number 10, Dresden Frauenkirche. The city of Dresden is home to another remarkable story of reconstruction after the destruction of World War 2. Here, in the old city center, lay the elegant Frauenkirche, a magnificent church that was considered on of the best examples of Baroque architecture in all Europe. These are the top 10 places to visit in Germany, if you enjoyed the video, please don’t forget to hit the subscribe button for new videos and also share your thoughts in the comment section below.