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 Venetian-style arcade |
An der Kleinen Alster Hamburg, Hamburg 21109 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The style of this little arcade was inspired by Venetian architecture and is one of Hamburg's most familiar sights. After the 1842 fire destroyed the greater part of the city, the architect Alexis de Chateauneuf redesigned the centre. The arcades, which were incorporated into his plans, stand elegantly. They are lit by wrought iron lamps at night and the railings at the waterfront are intricately designed. Another fire during New Year's Eve 1989/90 destroyed parts of the arcade but they were quickly rebuilt faithful to their original design. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Contemporary art |
Klosterwall 15 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 33 5803 http://www.kunsthaushamburg.de/ |
The spacious showrooms of the Kunsthaus (Arthouse) can be found in the creative neighbourhood of Markthalle, Kunstverein and Deichtorhallen. The Society of Plastic Artists and the Lichtwark Society organize exhibitions showing the works of contemporary artists, mainly from the greater Hamburg area. The plain interior of the exhibition halls creates a suitable background for the different genres of contemporary art. The Kunsthaus frequently displays the work of young artists who have been granted scholarships or won prizes, which makes it an important stage for future artists from Hamburg and beyond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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Merchants' road on a former dam |
Stephansplatz, Neustadt Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The first mention of this merchants' road, which runs along a dam head, dates from 1252. The picturesque residential area is quite characteristic of Hamburg, and it is situated between the Nikolai and Katharinen Canals. In 1646, the original developments on the Cremon were almost completely destroyed by the fire that ravished the city. The warehouses in this area lost importance when the Speicherstadt was built, so some of them were torn down and replaced by the Kontor houses. The Cremon house at No. 11 is a fine example of these "new" buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic street by the dyke |
Deichstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Dating back to 1304, this historic street is one of the city's most popular attractions. The first houses to be built were those facing the street; the houses facing the canal followed in the 15th century, simplifying the transport of goods into the city. It wasn't until the 17th century that Deichstraße became a major trading centre, with merchants living, working and storing their goods in the houses. The Great Fire of 1842 destroyed the majority of the original buildings, meaning that most of the houses you see today are replicas of the original. The area is particularly atmospheric in the evening when locals flock to the numerous restaurants which have set up shop here in recent years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Deichtorhallen |
Deichtorstrasse 1 - 2 Altstadt Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 32 10 30 http://www.deichtorhallen.de/ |
A flower market was held here every day up until 1962. After it was moved elsewhere, the market halls, fine examples of how utility buildings were designed in the early 20th century, stood empty. Thanks to a large donation, they were restored in 1989 and thus saved. Today, the Deichtorhallen are showrooms for modern art exhibitions of all kinds, such as photography, design, new media and installations. There are no permanent exhibitions, just frequently changing ones on certain themes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Café and restaurant in the Museum of Art and Commerce |
Steintorplatz 1 Hamburg, Hamburg 20099 Germany +49 (0)40 280 3354 |
The Destille is a very nice cafe and restaurant at the Museum of Art and Commerce. It's not far to walk from the main railway station. There is a bright and friendly atmosphere at the Destille. The interior is very original - there are tables with marble tops and old iron sewing machines as bases. The walls are decorated with little pictures and objects. Apart from cake and beverages, there are delicious little hot and cold meals available. It's as nice to sit here with just a glass of wine as it is to have a big breakfast at the buffet. Bread, rolls, butter, eggs, spreads, cheeses and meats are individually priced. 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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Enough to scare you out of your skin |
Kehrwieder 2, Block D Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3600 5500 http://www.hamburg-dungeon.de |
Hamburg's version of the London Dungeon is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The tour around the dungeons takes about two hours and features a gruesome elucidation of the darkest chapters of Hamburg's history. Visitors witness Vikings pillaging the city, the plague devastating its populace and the Great Fire destroying its buildings. The whole thing is perfectly staged and includes some marvellous special effects. Young children should be accompanied by adults. 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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Renaissance in the main shopping street |
Mönckebergstraße 21 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
This beautiful building dates from 1910 and has a facade which is built in the Renaissance style of the Netherlands. It protrudes further than the other buildings in Mönckebergstraße, the city's main shopping street. Its layered steeple is topped by a golden cog, which is the symbol of the North German Port cities. St. Petri Church and the Showroom Bischofsburg are in the immediate neighborhood of Hulbe Haus. Today, it has a fashion store within its ground floor walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful connecting bridge |
Kornhausbrücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The Kornhausbrücke, with its artistic iron railings is an exceptionally beautiful bridge connecting the free port to Hamburg's Old Town. It is situated near the Zippelhaus and the German Customs Museum can be found on its other side, facing the Speicherstadt. It is the only one of the Speicherstadt bridges that survived the Second World War in one piece. There are two large sculptures of Vasco da Gama and Christoph Columbus on its Old Town side, which were created by Hermann Hosaeus and Carl Börner in 1903. If you cross the bridge in order to explore the free port region, have your ID ready for presentation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two merchant's houses that survived World War II |
Trostbrücke 12 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
These two Kontorhäuser, to be found at Nikolaifleet, are the only two of their kind to survive World War II. The Laeiszhof, which dates from 1897-98, is the older of the two buildings. The Globushof is a brick building with a facade made less formal by the sandstone divisions it depicts. Copper models of ships, which look extremely impressive, top its spires and the facades are decorated with sculptures of Wilhelm I and Bismarck. The Laeisz-Shipping Company's Ships, such as Pamir and Passat, were regarded as the world's fastest. 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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Panoramic view of the city |
Wilhelmsburg, Freihafen Hamburg, Hamburg 21107 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information) |
This picturesque bridge was built in 1864-68 as part of the ring road. At the turn of the century it was widened to accommodate railway traffic. Tens of thousands of cars and both the metro and larger trains pass it daily. It is well-known for its panoramic views of the city centre and the Binnenalster. Its white lamps are also a firm classic among Hamburg's sights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of the best venues in town |
Klosterwall 11 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 33 9491 http://www.markthalle-hamburg.de/ |
You could write a book about this concert hall if it didn't exist already: the book was published in 1997 to celebrate the Markthalle's 20th anniversary. Some of the biggest names in the business have played here, including the likes of Pavement, Sepultura, Supergrass, Tocotronic, Yoko Ono and Alanis Morisette. As well as a main hall, there are also two smaller venues which are used for club nights and festivities. A bar offers thirsty concert-goers a choice of refreshments. Check the local press or the homepage for details of upcoming events. 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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Museum of art and crafts |
Steintorplatz 1 Hamburg, Hamburg 20099 Germany +49 (0)40 42854 2732 http://www.mkg-hamburg.de/ |
The Museum for Decorative Arts and Crafts, founded in 1877, is one of the leading museums of its kind. The broad-ranging permanent exhibition that forms its core demonstrates the relationships and interdependency of various cultures throughout the ages. Classical Antiquity is shown as being the beginning of Western Culture, and the importance of the Middle Ages is also shown. The Renaissance and crafts of the 17th and 19th centuries are also represented. There are sculptures, ivory crafts, porcelain treasures, pieces of furniture and intricate gold jewellery-pieces to admire. The East Asian, Egyptian and Islamic art collections are extremely important and take the form of ceramics, bronzes, paintings and enamel arts. The historic scientific and musical instruments and textiles collections are also exquisite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Supporting the public good |
Trostbrücke 4-6 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 36 6619 http://www.patriotische-gesell... |
In 1765 Hamburg's middle-class intellectuals founded a society to support measures for the improvement of the public good, which became known as the Patriotic Society. A surprising number of establishments, which are maintained by the state today have come into existence as a result of this society. Between the years of 1767 and 1898 they founded the first trade school, the first German poorhouse, Europe's first savings bank, Cuxhaven spa and public libraries, and organized exhibitions of new inventions in Hamburg. Today, they also support scientific and technical newcomers, as well as young artists. The society's neo-gothic building, which you can see in its simplified and renovated post-war version today, was built between 1845-1847. It is located where the former town hall used to be. The bombs left their marks on several parts of the building in 1943 and completely destroyed the large library with its 120,000 books. There are several halls for charitable events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speicherstadtmuseum (Warehouse City Museum) |
St. Annenufer 2 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 32 1191 http://www.speicherstadtmuseum.de |
The privately maintained Speicherstadtmuseum (warehouse complex museum) is part of the Museum of Work, which has its main building in Barmbek. It is located in one of the large storage buildings built between 1885 and 1927. The museum shows how people worked in those warehouses, and illustrates the whole trading business with imported products from all over the world with texts and historic photographs. Among the exhibits are tools, but also sacks of coffee and boxes of tea, cocoa, spices, and lumps of rubber. You can see, feel and even taste some of the products like coffee and tea, for example. Guided tours of the Speicherstadt also start from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A merchant's building on two big sites |
Burchardstraße 6-14 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
This monstrous building is the largest of its kind in the Kontorhaus quarter, and takes up two complete blocks. Sprinkenhof also spans the Springeltwiete street. It was built in three stages from 1927-1943 by the famous local architect Fritz Höger. Its brick facade is covered with terracotta arranged to look like a net. The interplay of color and light, and the inner courtyard's gold-plated stones, and beautiful windows make this building totally unique. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic brick building with an Arp-Schnittger organ |
Jakobikirchhof 22 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.jacobus.de |
The first mention of a church at this location can be traced back to 1255. The Gothic brick building on this site was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, but has constantly been changed and enlarged throughout the years. In 1944 a bomb hit the church's steeple and destroyed the dome. Luckily, most of the valuable interior was saved and from 1951-1953 the Protestant church was restored to its former glory and given a new steeple-top. The inside of the church is unimposing despite its decorative and valuable decor. There are three altars dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A real treasure is the remarkable organ, built by Arp Schnittger in the late 17th century. Even Johann Sebastian Bach played it, and it was carefully renovated after the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Right next to the harbour |
Katharinen-Kirchhof (Bürgerhaus) Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.st-katharinen.de |
First mentioned in 1250, this church is located right next to the harbour and sustained heavy damage during World War II. From 1350-1425, it was built as a Gothic basilica and its Baroque steeple - still there today - was added in the 17th century. The silhouette of this copper-plated feature is a landmark within the cityscape. Legend has it that St. Katharina's golden crown was part of the pirate Klaus Störtebecker's loot. The inside of the church is the home of many pieces of art from various periods. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the 14th century crucifix and the statue of the church's patron which dates from the same time. The main altar and the pulpit are more modern. They were built at the end of the 1950s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soot-black steeple - a reminder of WW2 |
Hopfenmarkt Hamburg, Hamburg 20149 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Nikolaikirche steeple is caked in black soot and reaches towards the heavens. The gothic style church was built in the 19th century and fell victim to bomb raids during World War II. Only the steeple and some ruins were left standing in order to serve as a memorial to 'the victims of persecution in the Third Reich'. A black and white version of Oskar Kokoschka's mosaic 'Ecce homines' ('And such is man') can be found inside the ruins. The colourful original can be admired in the modern St. Nikolai church (built 1960-1962), which also has a huge steeple and is situated at Klosterstern. The mosaic forms the centre of the asymmetric altar hall. Remnants of the old church were incorporated into the baptism altar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church on the main shopping street |
Mönckebergstraße / Bergstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
First mentioned as a market church in the 12th century, St. Petri is now located in the city's main shopping area, the Mönckebergstraße. The church's foundations were rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries. After the fire in 1842, the central part had to be completely rebuilt according to the medieval model made out of brick. World War II did not cause any significant damage. The steeple and the stepped roof are particularly notable, and the western doors have a lovely lion's head as a doorknocker, dating from 1342. It is one of the city's oldest works of art. The church interior is all white, and has more than its fair share of valuables. The paintings, windows and figurines date from various centuries and there are altars from 1500 to the twentieth century. The winged altar, which once stood here, was built by Master Bertram in 1379-83 and can now be admired at the Art Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stock exchange with a long history |
Adolphsbrücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3613 8643 http://www.hamburger-boerse.de |
There has been a stock exchange in Hamburg since 1558, which makes it the country's oldest. At first, business was conducted in the open air near the Trostbrücke and then later inside a building which was located near this place. The latter was destroyed in the 1842 fire. The elegant building you can see today was given several annexes in 1882-84 and 1909-12. As far as the interior is concerned, the oldest hall with its inner arcades and classical frescos is well worth a closer look. In addition to the stock exchange, the city's Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1665) is situated here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important bridge in the city's history |
Jungfernstieg, Binnenalster Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information) http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/... |
This small but historically important bridge which spans the Nikolaifleet was built in 1881. The stone bridge is decorated with models of Bishop Ansgar, who founded the cathedral that was in the old part of the city, and of Count Adolf III von Schauenburg, who founded the merchant's district, Neustädter. The bridge, whose name literally means "Comfort Bridge" is so called because those on their way to be tried at the town hall were comforted for one last time on the bridge. 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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Unique architecture and gourmet cuisine |
Zippelhaus 3 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Situated opposite the Speicherstadt and close to St Katharinen Church and the Customs Museum, Zippelhaus was built in 1890-91 and is an usual architectural mixture of a tenant house and a Kontor house (old north German warehouse). As such, it reflects the social changes within the city and the growth of trade and industry. The house now contains a first-class restaurant with attentive service and great gourmet cuisine. The fish dishes are particularly good and the wine list excellent. A pianist provides pleasant background music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest stone-built bridge in Hamburg |
City-Hof-Passage Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information) |
This bridge, built from squared sandstone, is Hamburg's oldest remaining stone bridge. It is located near the beautiful Laeisz and Globushof buildings with the Trostbrücke, as well as the building of the patriotic society. The Groeninerfleet (canal) which it used to span was filled in in 1946. The bridge takes its name from the Counts of Holsteins' former customs house, which once stood here. Today, the historic bridge is merely nice to look at; it no longer serves any important purposes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main station |
Glockengießerwall Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.bahnhof-hamburg.de/... |
Built in 1901-06, Hamburg's central station is regarded as one of the city's finest examples of turn-of-the-century architecture. With its huge, 35 meters high, 120 meters wide and 140 meters long glass and steel main hall, the station dominates this part of the city centre. Continually modernized over the decades, the station now incorporates a shopping centre and several snack bars and cafés. While two other stations (Dammtorbahnhof and Bahnhof Altona) also serve the city, most long-distance trains depart and leave from the main station. Numerous hotels are located within easy walking distance of the station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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