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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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 Hamburg's grande dame |
Neuer Jungfernstieg 9-14 Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 3 4940 http://www.hvj.de |
This magnificent white building next to Lake Alster is widely regarded as one of Europe's top hotels. The five-star establishment has been in the business for over 100 years and boasts two fabulous restaurants. Luxurious and well equipped, the rooms contain priceless furniture and antique carpets, and many boast fantastic views over the lake. The service is attentive, never falling short. Situated close to the city centre, all the major attractions and best shopping districts can be reached on foot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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To see and to be seen at the Binnenalster |
Harvestehuder Weg Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The Jungfernstieg is where it all happens; the motto here is see and be seen. What was once dam in 1665, has been made to look more attractive by planting trees on it and so Jungfernstieg was born. It is surrounded by many shops and to the north of the Inner Alster Lake big steps lead to a terrace that is right next to the Alster. This is where the ferries depart from. The well-known café Alsterpavillion is located on the West side of the Jungfernstieg and is a firm favourite. The Neuer Jungfernstieg was built on the western side of the Inner Alster Lake and the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is on its grounds, as are the Übersee-Club and the Hamburger Weltwirtschaftarchiv (Hamburger World Economic Archives). The Ballindam, where the HAPAG-Lloyd building is situated, is also worth a peek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bridge across the tenth degree of longtitude to the east of Greenwich |
Bleichenbrücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information fur touristen) |
The Kennedy bridge was built in 1952-53, and runs parallel to the Lombards bridge where the Inner Alster Lake meets the Outer Alster lake. It was built in order to alleviate the amount of traffic encountered by the Lombards bridge. Interestingly, it runs almost exactly across the tenth degree of longitude to the East of Greenwich. From the Kennedy bridge one has an impressive view over the Outer Alster with its many sailing and rowing boats. 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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Telemichel - one of the city's major landmarks |
Lagerstraße 2-8 Hamburg, Hamburg 20357 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Situated at the northern tip of Planten un Blomen (plants and flowers) park, the television tower, affectionately known as "Telemichel", is one of the definitive features of the cityscape. At 271 meters tall, it towers proudly over the city. On a clear day, you can see right up to Silesian-Holstein and Lower Saxony. Up at 466 feet you can decide whether to take the fast way down by bungee-jumping off the famous iron ramp, or take it easy with a nice cup of coffee in the elegant, slowly rotating restaurant. 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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