Germany is one of the most interesting and widely visited countries of Europe. It consists of 16 states, and its capital and largest city is Berlin.
Tourists love visiting Germany as there is a great number of attractions in every part of the country. Berlin is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating capitals in Europe. Perhaps, the most visited sight if the city is the Brandenburg Gate.
It is the only surviving gate of Berlin and symbolizes the reunification of West and East parts of the city. The gate was built in the 18th century as the entry to the boulevard of Unter den Linden. Other sights of Berlin are the Reichstag building with its large glass dome,
Potsdamer Platz,
the Berlin Wall East Side Gallery,
Treptower Park and many others.
Another attractive city for tourists is Dresden.
It is a cultural center of Germany. One can find lots of museums, galleries, opera houses, churches, monuments and educational institutions there. The Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady is among the most beautiful buildings of the city. It is a Lutheran church which was completely destroyed during the World War II and then restored. The church has a wonderful dome with a golden cross. Tourists simply love this architectural wonder.
Other sights of Dresden are the Zwinger Palace,
the Bruhl's Terrace,
the royal church Hofkirche,
the Academy of Fine Arts,
The Pillnitz Castle,
German Hygiene Museum, and many others.
The historic city in Germany is Lindau.
It is the meeting point of Austrian, German and Swiss borders. The main part of the city is situated on the beautiful island in Lake Constance.
Lindau is full of medieval half-timbered buildings, which made the city a popular tourist attraction.
One of the most popular regions in Germany is Bavaria. People, who want to see a real fairytale castle, visit Neuschwanstein. It is a castle on a rugged hill in south-west of Bavaria. In fact, it is the most photographed building in Germany.
