Top sigths of Germany
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 Leverkusen
Traditions and mentality of Leverkusen
Today, more than 70 breweries operating in different parts of the world take part in the beer festival on a regular basis. During the fair, its participants can taste more than a thousand varieties of beer, as well as taste the most popular regional delicacies. During the fair, special stalls are set up on the streets. Each of them represents the beer of a certain country or region. Brewers from Portugal, … Open
Travel guide to Leverkusen
A lot of interesting historical sites are concentrated in the Opladen area. The most famous architectural monument of these places is the beautiful Vila Remer, which was built in the Middle Ages. Now in the historic district there are mostly residential houses. Locals continue to live in beautiful houses that were built 300 - 400 years ago. Only some particularly large buildings are occupied by state institutions. … Open
Leverkusen for children - what to visit
Fans of water sports will not be bored in Leverkusen either. They should definitely visit the center Calevornia. This is a first-class indoor complex with swimming pools, Jacuzzi and saunas which will be pleasurable for the whole family. All the pools in the center are artificially heated, so you can comfortably relax here even with young children. The center is located on the territory of a scenic forest park. In … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Leverkusen has several excellent shopping centers, among which Peek & Cloppenburg is especially popular. Fans of such brands as Montego and Lacoste are sure to enjoy shopping at this mall. The bulk of the stores presented here belong to the middle price category. Several times a year, the mall holds a season of grand sales, when eminent brands offer significant discounts for their products. We cannot fail to … Open
Advices for travellers
2. For active tourists who're planning to visit neighboring towns, it would be convenient to use the services of Flixbus buses. Buses depart from Leverkusen Mitte Station to many German cities, as well as to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Luxembourg. 3. Some local churches and cathedrals are recommended even to those who are not really interested in religious attractions. They often hold exhibitions and classical … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Gruber's Restaurant introduces visitors to the main regional dishes. Here you can enjoy wonderful meat delicacies, taste the best beers, as well as wines produced in local wineries. This attractive restaurant features a very pleasant home-like atmosphere. Tourists appreciate it for premium-quality food and affordable prices. Zum Claashaeuschen occupies a beautiful historic building and has been run by one … Open