Hamburg
Hamburg is situated about 100 km from the open sea on the River Elbe. The population of the state is recorded as 1,7 million. Significantly, it is the second largest city in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the biggest harbour city in Germany and also the greenest city in Germany. Interestingly, 13 % of the city is covered under park and Greenland, 23 % protected countryside and 6% nature reserves. However, two thirds of the city are occupied by parks, lakes or tree-lined canals, giving this huge harbour city a refreshal rural feel.
Hamburg’s used to be enchanting place with many monuments but now only few houses and the churches are left from the last century. The Great Fire of 1842 was a main cause of this loss, followed by demolition to make way for the warehouse area, and bombing during World War II.
Hamburg’s share a significant part in cultural attractions of Germany. This town that was once the home of Johannes Brahms have a strong hold on commerce. A visit to the cathedrals of St. Jacobi, where you can see a distinguished 15th-century altar, and St. Michael, a baroque church with a 440-ft/134-m spire offering a great view of the city is a must. The unique Rathaus, a city hall supported by dozens of pillars is an endearing tourist spot to explore. You can also visit the St. Pauli district and the various parks such as Alster Lake that are located in the downtown. Stroll through Hamburg’s famous fish market, that displays many other products apart from fish on sale.
The Hamburg boost more than 40 mi/64 km of canals and 2 500 bridges has an independent entrepreneurial spirit it’s the closest thing to a city-state in Germany. It’s still exciting to watch enormous freighters move up the Elbe for loading and unloading.
Hamburg is a famous tourist spots in Germany and it attracts tourist from all over the world. It is interesting to note that more than 150.000 people visit Hamburg every day and the visitor list includes congress visitors, city tourists and business travellers. The Alster city, Hamburg has a many sightseeing attractions, e.g. the new music and theatre scene in St. Pauli, the State Opera and Ballet, the famous musicals such as “Cats” or “Phantom of the Opera”, popular festivities such as the Port Anniversary and the Dom, Hamburg's version of the famous Oktoberfest, or the Alstervergnügen, the "cultural mile" from the Kunsthalle to the Deichtorhallen.
