Hamburg
In a country of noteworthy cities, Hamburg holds its own with its quirky charm and cultural heritage.
Speicherstadt
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A UNESCO WorldHeritage site, Speicherstadt is a massive complex of warehouses built on oak poles in the Elbe River. Today, the historic warehouses are home to restaurants, museums, and some of Hamburg’s biggest tourist attractions including Water Castle (Wasserschloss). Explore this unique district by boat or foot.
Fish Auction and Hall Market (Fischmarkt)
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This lively market witha glass roof has been operational since 1703. Here you’ll find your traditionalmarket fare but it is unique for its live music, the “market criers”enthusiastically offering shoppers a deal, and its pre-dawn hours that catchearly birds and night owls.
St. Nikolai Church (Nikolaikirche)
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Once the world’s tallest building, the church was nearly destroyed in WWII. Having since been rebuilt, visit to see the neo-Gothic architecture, a viewing platform on the spire, and a museum that lies within the church’s underground crypt. Also check out St. Michael’s Church, the city’s largest, known for its distinctive copper dome and Baroque organ.