39 Famous Germany Landmarks for Your Bucket List Visual Story

By Lauren Rey

Introduction

39 Famous Germany Landmarks for Your Bucket List Visual Story

This article covers famous Germany landmarks that are a must-see, including natural and historical landmarks...

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Famous Places in Germany

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Bastei Bridge

The Bastei Bridge has been a famous German landmark since it was built in the...

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Geierlay Suspension Bridge

The Geierlay Suspension Bridge spans 1,280 feet across the Hunsrück Valley in Saxon Switzerland National...

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Berlin Cathedral

One of the most famous landmarks of Germany, the Berlin Cathedral, was originally constructed in...

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Museum Island

One of the most famous World Heritage Sites in Germany, Museum Island is a collection...

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East Side Gallery

Once a stretch of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery is now the largest...

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Ulm Minster

The Ulmer Münster is a 14th-century gothic cathedral standing at 530 feet tall. It is...

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Old Heidelberg Bridge

Originally constructed in 1788, the Old Heidelberg Bridge is an iconic landmark in the town...

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Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen

Another famous landmark of Germany's iconic automobile industry, the Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen, is a top...

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Famous German Buildings

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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg is one of the largest and most famous concert halls in the...

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Reichstag Building

The Reichstag, also known as the German Parliament Building, was first built in 1894 but...

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The New Town Hall and Old Town Hall, Munich

Marienplatz, also known as Mary's Square, is a town square in Munich famous for the...

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European Central Bank Building

The European Central Bank Building in downtown Frankfurt is one of the tallest and most...

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Duchess Anna Amalia Library

With a collection of over one million books, including medieval manuscripts and other early literary...

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Mercedes Benz Museum

The Mercedes Benz Museum is a top destination for automobile enthusiasts. This nine-level building has...

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BMW Welt

The unique futuristic architecture of the BMW Welt building in Munich draws just as much...

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Kö-Bogen

The Kö-Bogen is a modern shopping mall and a top attraction in Düsseldorf. It was...

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Frankfurter Römer

One of the most famous historical sites in Germany, the Römer has served as Frankfurt's...

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Famous German Statues

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Niederwald Statue

The Niederwald Statue was erected in 1883 to symbolize the unification of Germany after the...

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Hercules Statue

The famous Hercules Statue stands over 1,700 feet above the city of Kassel. It is...

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The Golden Rider

The iconic Golden Rider statue was sculpted in 1736 as a tribute to August the...

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Neptune Fountain

Neptune Fountain, also known as "Neptunbrunnen," resides in a popular city square in downtown Berlin...

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Famous Monuments in Germany

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Berlin Wall Memorial

The Berlin Wall Memorial serves as a German monument, place of remembrance, and museum dedicated...

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The Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust Memorial, also called the "Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe," provides a...

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Laboe Naval Memorial

The Laboe Naval Memorial was completed in 1936 to memorialize the fallen soldiers of the...

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Brandenburg Gate

One of the most famous historical landmarks in Germany, the Brandenburg Gate was erected in...

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The Brothers Grimm Monument

Known as the starting point for the German Fairytale Road, the Brothers Grimm Monument is...

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Victory Column

The Victory Column was completed in 1873 to represent German victories in the Second Schleswig...

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Historical Places in Germany

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Once home to Bavarian King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein is a 19th-century castle in the Bavaria...

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Cologne Cathedral

One of the most famous cathedrals in Europe, Cologne Cathedral's history dates all the way...

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Eltz Castle

Nicknamed "a fairy tale in stone," Eltz Castle was built in the 12th century and...

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Heidelberg Castle

Another famous German landmark, the Heidelberg Castle is one of the country's oldest structures. It...

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Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg is part of a medieval city that dates back to...

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Nymphenburg Palace

Nymphenburg Palace is a historic royal palace that served as the former home to generations...

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Natural Landmarks in Germany

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Saxon Switzerland National Park

The Saxon Switzerland National Park is one of Germany's most famous National Parks. It covers...

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Elbe Sandstone Mountains

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains lie on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic. The...

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Lake Constance

Lake Constance is a 207-square-mile lake spanning the border of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It...

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Black Forest

Germany's Black Forest covers over 2,300 square miles of mountains and forested land in southwest...

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Mount Zugspitze

Mount Zugspitze is part of the Wetterstein Mountains bordering Germany and Austria. Zugspitze is Germany's...

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Triberg Waterfalls

The Triberg Waterfalls are the tallest waterfalls in Germany with multiple cascades over 530 feet...

Conclusion

In Summary

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