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Hamburg is the second most populated city of Germany, behind Berlin. It is located north of Germany and has at its port as one of the main engines of its economy. Its port is the second largest in Europe, behind that of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The history of Hamburg began in the year 880 when Charlemagne commanded to build the castle Hammaburg, from where guarding the area north of Rio Elba. The location of this castle is unknown.

Hamburg has the highest GNP of Germany and has a relatively high rate of employment. Apart from the port activity, there is a floor of assembly of Airbus, the builder of aircraft. The city of Hamburg also has an important cultural offer, which joined the economic activity make one of the best cities around the world to live.

Tourist Attractions and places of interest:

The Alster Lake. A boat or on foot on the edge of this lake is one of the mandatory activities. The fans to the sail and the Remo are pleased.

The city center. In the Historic Center of Hamburg are historic buildings, as well as commercial and famous shops.

Jungfernstieg. The shopping streets and walks of Hamburg. Former, families are walked with the unmarried daughters through its streets.

City Hall. After that, in 1842 was burned completely, the members of the town hall moved temporarily to other facilities… during 55 years. The current building dates from 1897 and has among other attractions, 20 statues of Kaiser.

Church St. Michaelis. The baroque church more important in northern Germany, also known as the “Michel”.

Reeperbahn. Located in the district of St. Pauli, this street is also known as the “mile of sin”. It is famous for its local strip tease, sex shops and up to a museum of sex.

Blankness. This small village was a former fishing village, and is located in the suburbs of Hamburg and on the shores of the river Elbe offers restaurants, cafes, beaches and beautiful views.

The port of Hamburg. 13,000 Vessels from around the world pass through here, including cruise tourism.

Hafencity. One of the urban centers recent Europe.

Fischmarkt. The market most traditional of Hamburg, founded in 1703. The main product is fish.

Planted a Blomen. Located in the center of Hamburg, offers a botanical garden, a greenhouse, a space tropical and the largest Japanese garden in Europe.

Ranch. A park with gardens as to stroll and make a picnic, a lake and an important planetarium.

Cemetery of Ohlsdorf. The second biggest cemetery of the world after the Chicago with 405 hectares. Very visited in the spring.

Hamburg Kunsthalle. It is one of the major art museums in Hamburg, consists of three buildings, built in 1869, 1919 and 1997.