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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Germany
Top sights in Germany
Hershtrasse in Bonn
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
A special place among iconic Bonn's attractions is occupied by Heerstrasse Street. It's also known to many tourists under its unofficial name - The Cherry Tunnel. Cherry trees grow along both sides of the street. During the flowering period, this place is converted into a fabulously beautiful tunnel. Heerstrasse Street is situated in the very center. That's busiest street in the city. Lovely cherry trees were planted along it in 1984 as a part of a large-scale ecological program of planting. Since then, in mid-spring the street turns into a small corner of Japan. Thousands of people come here every day to enjoy the blooming cherry trees. Many prefer to admire the trees in the evening, as they look even more unusual in the light of street lamps. Typically, trees bloom up to 10 days. It is … Read all
Spreepark
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
There are areas and places that will appeal to fans of thrills and unusual attractions in Berlin. An excellent example is the amusement park Spreepark, which is considered one of the most mysterious and mystical places of Berlin. The place reached its heyday in the days of East Germany. Today, only rusty carousels and paths that are overgrown with bushes and grass remind about the cheerful atmosphere of the park. Huge figures of dinosaurs with scratched paint, rusty railroads, collapsing roller coasters, and abandoned pavilions entertainment make all visitors melancholic. The main element of the park is a huge frightening Ferris wheel situated on the banks of a muddy pond. When the wind blows, the wheel turns slowly and makes a creepy rasp.
Despite the fact that Spreepark hasn’t been … Read all
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.04.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.04.2024
Architecture of Germany in pictures
Culture of regions in Germany
Berlin
Among the places worthy of visiting are those that are reminiscent of the Soviet times of Germany’s Capital such as DDR Wachturm, the last surviving tower separating the border between West and East Berlin, the Monument to the victims of the war in Treptower Park, and the Russische Botschaft remarkable for its existence since 1837. The building is surrounded by a fence, as if symbolizing the “Iron Curtain”. Fichtebunker is interesting from the point of view that during World War II it was … Read more 
Munich
The first thing that comes to mind on the mention of “Munich” is, of course, beer. The number of breweries here is simply over the top. If you do not pay a visit to the Hofbrauhaus in Munchen, you may think that the capital of Bavaria has not opened its real “soul”. The brewery is attractive not only as a place where you can taste beer, but also as a building with fascinating architecture and history. Built in the year 1589, the building served as a brewery of the royal household. It was … Read more
Hamburg
A large part of historical buildings of Hamburg was destroyed in a fire in 1842. Later historical monuments of the city were damaged during the Second World War. From the excursion point of view the Old Town is the most interesting part of the city. Without a doubt, the local Town Hall is the most striking landmark of the district. The beautiful building in the neo-Renaissance style was built in 1887. The height of the Town Hall’s tower is 112 meters. Several halls of the old town hall are … Read more
Cologne
A walk through Heumarkt will be a wonderful addition to your stay in the city. A special place worth visiting is the monument to Friedrich Wilhelm III, colorful restaurants, and houses. It is no surprise that it is in such a place that the famous Cologne carnival starts. Couples in love are extremely fond of this place and it is exactly where all the action is in Cologne. However, you can get acquainted with yet another history of the city by visiting the National Socialism Documentation Center. … Read more
Frankfurt am Main
The historic center of the city remains one of the most attractive holiday destinations for tourists. There are interesting old buildings, monuments and museums at every step, so exploring the region's attractions will turn into an exciting adventure. The most famous and visited attraction in the city is the Dom Sankt Bartholomäus, the construction of which took place in the 14th-15th centuries. The Cathedral is built in the best tradition of the Gothic style. The height of its main tower is 95 … Read more
Dusseldorf
In order to see all the sights of Dusseldorf, travellers will need many days full of sightseeing. Visitors should not forget to visit St. Lawrence Basilica, which is one of the most interesting cult places of the city. The beautiful church was built in the 14th century and is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city. The basilica, as well as other famous sites of the city, is located in the Old City. During a walk through the old quarters of Dusseldorf you can see a lot of interesting … Read more
Dresden
Frauenkirche – one of the most important symbols of Dresden – attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the world. Despite the fact that the building was almost completely restored after the tragic events of the Second World War, the church continues to impress with its magnificence and monumentality – both on the outside and inside. Any visitor who happens to climb to the very top of the cathedral, gains the unique opportunity of having a view of the magnificent panorama of the city … Read more
Stuttgart
The rich cultural and historical heritage of Stuttgart has found expression in its unique sights. Here there are picturesque streets with an abundance of architectural monuments and old religious buildings, fabulous palaces and interesting museums. Königstrasse and Marktplatz are ideal for hiking; interesting architecture landmarks can be found here at every turn. Among architectural monuments Altes Schloss is the indisputable leader; it is located in the center of Stuttgart and resembles a … Read more
