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 A house like a ship |
Burchardplatz 1-2 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3491 9247 http://www.chilehaus.de |
Designed and built by architect Fritz Höger in 1922-24, this is perhaps the finest of Hamburg's traditional warehouses, known as Kontorhäuser. It is a perfect example of expressionist architecture, made of clinker brick with a sharp point at one end, reminding you of a ship's helm. The elegant facade, the gothic-style arcades and the intricate ceramic decor in the entrance hall all combine to make this one of Hamburg's most impressive buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Town hall |
Rathausmarkt Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 42 831 2009 http://www.rathaus.hamburg.de |
Erected in 1897, the impressive, neo-Renaissance town hall is a symbol of Hamburg's wealth and autonomy. Its 111m-long north facade is dominated by a huge tower decorated with bronze statues of past German Emperors. The interior contains some 650 different rooms, of which the Bürgersaal, Kaisersaal and Turmsaal are the most opulent. The fantastic Große Festsaal, with its bronze and marble decor, is still used for celebrations. Below the ground, 4,000 oak columns support the building. The town hall is the seat of the senate, the parliament and the government of the Free City of Hamburg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classic and modern art |
Glockengießerwall Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 428 13 1200 http://www.hamburger-kunsthall... |
Opened in 1869, the Kunsthalle houses several centuries-worth of paintings, including works by old and new masters like Manet, Liebermann, Friedrich and Munch. The modern classics section contains works by the Blue Rider and Brücke groups (famous early-20th century German art movements) and is considered one of the most important collections in the country. The Gallery of Modern Art, opened in 1997, concentrates on post-1950s art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hagenbeck's zoo |
Lokstedter Grenzstrasse 2 Hamburg, Hamburg 22527 Germany +49 (0)40 54 0001 x0 http://www.hagenbeck.de |
Hagenbeck's 100-year-old zoo is home to countless species of animals, a tropical centre, a dolphin show, several restaurants and a beautiful recreation park. Some of the animals live in special rocky environments, others in spacious water holes. Besides regular attractions like feeding time and elephant and pony rides, there are also jungle nights in the summer. The 'zoo school', horse-drawn carriage rides and several playgrounds provide an abundance of entertainment for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of local history |
Holstenwall 24 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 428132 2380 http://www.hamburgmuseum.de |
The museum's extensive collection ranges from artefacts dating from the city's foundation in the Middle Ages to visions of the future. The main subjects covered are the harbour, transport and trade, although there are also interesting sections dealing with the constitutional, cultural and social history of the city. The Great Fire of 1842 is documented in an informative and evocative way, as is the virtual ruin of the city during the two world wars. There are numerous models of the city, its churches, railways and ships. The life-size model of the steamer on the second floor is a must. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The forum of justice |
Sievekingplatz Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
This complex of judicial buildings is - like the town hall -an expression of the city's self-confidence and independence. The Hamburg High Court (Oberlandesgericht), with its impressive ancient Greek-style facade dating from 1907-12, is located in the centre; the renaissance-style building on the left is the Assembly of the Civil Court (Zivilgericht). The first building to be erected on the site in 1879-82 was the Criminal Punishment Building (Strafjustizgebäude), its brick facade decorated with sandstone elements. The middle of the square is adorned with statues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The soul of Hamburg |
Anleger Jungfernstieg ATG Alster-Touristik GmbH Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 35 7424 x0 http://www.alstertouristik.de/ |
If the harbour is the heart of Hamburg, then the Alster is its soul. Created by damming a tributary of the River Elbe in the 13th century, the lake is now an integral part of the cityscape and lends Hamburg its inimitable atmosphere. The Außenalster (Outer Alster) covers an area of 160 hectares and is almost entirely surrounded by parks and trees. The 18-hectare Binnenalster (Inner Alster) was separated from the Outer Alster in the 17th century and is flanked by three promenades: the Ballindamm, Jungfernstieg and Neuer Jungfernstieg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picture postcard views |
St. Pauli Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The impressive Landungsbrücken and Old Elbe Tunnel are probably Hamburg's most popular picture postcard motifs. Built in 1906-10 by Ludwig Raabe and Otto Wöhlecke, the 420 meters long building features two towers of differing heights, as well as a number of bridge-shaped passageways and copper domes. Several piers lead out to floating pontoons in the middle of the Elbe. These were once used as mooring points for the galleons which frequented the city, but are now used primarily by sightseeing boats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shop 'till you drop |
Mönckebergerstr Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
One of the main shopping streets in the city, the "Mö" is a place to see and be seen. Named after the mayor who oversaw the building work in 1908, it links the Rathausmarkt with the main railway station. Lined with imposing office buildings made of brick or sandstone, the road is also home to two of Hamburg's most important churches (St. Petri Kirche and St. Jacobi Kirche), the Mönckebrunnen fountain and the Levantehaus, a traditional Kontorhaus-turned-shopping center, which also houses the exclusive Park Hyatt hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old river tunnel |
Bei den St.-Pauli-Landungsbrücken Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Built in 1907-11, the oldest of the Elbe Tunnels links the district of St. Pauli with the island of Steinwerder. The twin tunnel is 426m long, 4.70m wide, 4.50m high and runs just 6m below the river. Built for traffic, cyclists and pedestrians, the tunnel is decorated with ornaments and tiles and can only be reached by lift or down the staircase. The interesting dome-shaped entrance hall on the north side was built by Ludwig Raabe and Otto Wöhlecke. Due to increasing amounts of traffic, even the New Elbe Tunnel has just been extended to an extra lane. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fantastic inner-city park |
Klosterwall 8 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 428 54 4723 http://www.plantenunblomen.ham... |
The name 'Planten un Blomen' has its origins in the old Hamburg dialect for 'plants and flowers'. With a huge variety of trees, plants, flowers and a Japanese garden, the park attracts thousands of visitors during the warm summer months. One of the major summertime attractions is the water-music and light show. This impressive spectacle takes place at 10p from May to August and at 9p throughout September. The water-music is performed every day in winter, but without the light show. There is also an adventure playground and numerous other children's activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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XXX entertainment |
Reeperbahn Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information fur touristen) http://www.reeperbahn-hamburg.com |
Perhaps the single most famous street in Germany, the Reeperbahn is full of cafés, bars and restaurants; theatres, cabarets and clubs; sex shops, striptease shows and brothels. Cutting through the district of St. Pauli, the Reeperbahn is the centre of Hamburg's red-light district - a throbbing, neon-lit centre of diversion which never sleeps. Many of the establishments are seedy rip-off joints, but it's still well worth coming here to cruise down the street and take a breath of its inimitable atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city's main landmark |
Englische Planke 1a Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 Germany +49 (0)40 37 6780 http://www.st-michaelis.de |
One of the city's major landmarks, the Lutheran church of St. Michealis was originally built in the early 17th century. Destroyed by lightening in 1661, it was replaced by a baroque building in 1786. In 1906 the church was again destroyed by fire but was immediately rebuilt true to the original. In later years however, it sustained irreparable damage in the two world wars. The tower offers marvelous views of the city and still plays host to a 300-year-old tradition, whereby a trumpet player plays a hymn facing north, then south, then east and west. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upstairs, downstairs |
Strandweg Hamburg, Hamburg 22587 Germany +49 (0) 3005 1300 (Information fur touristen) |
Those who wish to experience the beauty of Hamburg's upmarket neighbourhood of Blankenese will need to invest a certain amount of energy. Known as the 'staircase district', Blankenese contains a total of 4,864 steps. The small, narrow lanes have a Mediterranean feel and boast a mixture of elegant turn-of-the-century villas, old fishermen's houses and modern concrete buildings. There are colourful flowers and ivy-covered walls everywhere during the summer. Hesse and Schinkel parks are located in the neighbourhood, and the Römischer Garten is also worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world's largest warehouse complex |
Freihafen Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Built at the end of the 19th century, the Speicherstadt is the world's largest warehouse complex. The warehouses, many of which are up to eight storeys high, are all made of brick; the copper roofs and small towers serve as decorative features. Interestingly enough, the historic Speicherstadt still serves its original purpose and a multitude of different wares, from spices to carpets, are stored in the huge warehouses erected by local merchants over a century ago. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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