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The Brandenburg Gate is considered the main sight of Berlin, the capital of the country. The building of the Gate took place in 1788 – 1791. Nowadays, the monument is an important historic object. Once known as a “Charlie “guarding point, the monument was turned into a museum dedicated to the Cold War. The majority of ancient buildings in Berlin were destroyed during the Second World War, only a few have managed to survive till our days. These are St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, St. Nicolas Cathedral, the building of Arsenal, Marienkirche and Berlin Zoo, the biggest zoo in the world. Many historic landmarks were restored literally from ruins – the Berlin State Opera, Bellevue Palace, Reichstag, Charlottenberg Palace and Kaiser Wilhelm Kirche. There are more than a dozen of interesting museums in Berlin, the most famous of which are the Museum of Egypt, the Prussian Palace Museum, Bode Gallery, Kulturforum, Museum Island, the New National Gallery and Pergamon Museum. … OpenChapters of the guide to Lemgo
Lemgo sightseeing
The central square of this town is also called “Stone Hall”. This is not only the traditional place of meeting for local people, but also the most typical place of all events in Lemgo. During these days the city simply dives into the atmosphere of joy and holiday. For example, on summer you can visit «Sommertreff» festival and other celebrations devoted to absolutely different themes. Each year a large … Open
Cultural excursion through Lemgo - things to see
Another spectacular Renaissance monument is the old Town Hall building that was recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site quite recently. Its main characteristic lies in the fact that various fragments of the building were built at different times. The number of Lemgo residents was growing rapidly in the 15-16 centuries, so the city authorities had to expand the Town Hall constantly. The very first Town Hall … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Lemgo cannot boast of a variety of noisy entertainment centers. The main way to spend leisure time for its guests and locals is walking along the picturesque streets and squares. In the vicinity of the city, there are many beautiful parks and reserves. The largest number of opportunities for outdoor activities are available for tourists in the warm season. Kurpark Park that was formed on the riverbank is a must-have. … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Local cuisine is an original mix of Rhenish and Westphalian gastronomic traditions. Traditionally, here they use a lot of seasonal vegetables, prepare very hearty meat dishes and cherish the traditions of pastry making. In spring, it is time for asparagus, from which excellent vegetable salads and garnishes for meat dishes are prepared. Most vegetable salads and soups are prepared in the summer, and in the winter, … Open
Traditions and mentality of Lemgo
In the summer months, it hosts the annual Sommertreff Music Festival in which modern music performers take part. Once this holiday was completely unknown and was visited only by residents of Lemgo and nearby settlements. Over the past ten years, it has acquired the status of a major international holiday attracting musicians from other countries. For several days, the central city square turns into a huge … Open
Travel guide to Lemgo
The best place to get acquainted with the history of Lemgo will be the City Museum, which is also housed in a distinctive historic building. Among its exhibits, you can see unique works of art, collections of old objects of everyday life; historical documents and other attributes related to the most significant events and periods from the history of the city. The most interesting exhibit is the detailed layout of … Open