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The historic town of Bacharach, on the banks of
the Rhine River, features cobblestone streets with
enchanting half-timbered buildings

GERMANY

Sophisticated cities, leafy beer gardens, charming alpine villages and a mixture of modern
and classic architecture, Germany is the perfect blend between medieval and modernity.

BERLIN WALL BRANDENBURG GATE
A visit to Berlin must include seeing the wall which Be sure to visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate when in
once divided the city. Pulled down in 1989, there are Berlin. It is a symbol of both Germany’s division and
a few sites where you can still view the Wall. Visit the reunification. The Gate displays one of the earliest
longest surviving section, the East Side Gallery, which examples of a neo-classical building in Germany. See
features famous murals and paintings. For a moving the iconic Quadriga statue atop the Gate and enjoy
insight into Berlin’s division check out The Berlin Wall a leisurely stroll around the Gate and through the
Berlin Wall Memorial. See the last original segments of the Wall facing Pariser Platz square. If you’re in Berlin for New
at Potsdamer Platz and stop at Checkpoint Charlie, Year’s Eve, be sure to watch the fireworks over the
the most well-known border crossing. Brandenburg Gate.

BEER GARDENS & BEER HALLS THE ROMANTIC ROAD
Germany is synonymous with beer and the best The route from the River Main to the Alps is considered
way to enjoy a stein is at one of the many beer halls one of the most picturesque drives in Germany. Begin
or gardens throughout the country. Well known in the pretty town of Würzburg, in the heart of the wine
for its beer festival, Oktoberfest, Munich is also growing region. Stroll through the charming streets
home to a high density of beer gardens. Stop in at of the medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob der
Löwenbräukeller to hear Bavarian music, savour a Tauber. Admire the historical centre of Augsburg and
freshly tapped brew at Augustiner-Keller and mingle dine in old vaulted rooms under medieval candlelight.
with the locals at Hirschgarten, it is one of the largest Be awed by the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein
beer gardens in the world. before ending in the pastel coloured town of Füssen.

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