| Alsterarkaden |
| After the great fire of Hamburg in 1842 the architect Alexis de Chateauneuf (1799 - 1853) designed and built this charming little riverside arcade, inspired by the very best of Venetian architecture. The leading example of what became known as post-fire architecture, the ... |
An der Kleinen Alster
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| Alter Elbtunnnel |
| Ever wonder how people travel back and forth across the harbour? Four large elevators inside the dome-shaped building at Landungsbrücken travel 24 meters below the Elbe to ferry people and cars back and forth. The tunnel was created in 1911 and still serves ... |
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| Außenalster |
| Hamburg?s Außenalster announced its presence as early as the thirteenth century and has long become one of the defining sights of the city. There is even a ?Alsterwasser? drink named after it. On a nice day the river (note that it is not ... |
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| Binnenalster |
| The smaller of Hamburg?s two Alsters, this body of water forms the centre of the inner city. Famed hotels, businesses, and restaurants run along the water?s edge. The Kennedy and Lombard bridges separate the Inner from the Outer Alster and provide a great ... |
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| Bismarckdenkmal |
| Test your knowledge of German history with a visit to the Bismarck memorial, located in the Alter Elbpark overlooking the harbour. The 34-meter granite statue was built between 1903 and 1906 and honours the late German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck. ... |
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| Blankenese |
| You may have already heard that Hamburg has the largest number of millionaires in any city in Germany. Now see where they live. Take a ride along the Elbe north into the area called Blankenese and admire the homes and the view from ... |
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| Chilehaus |
| Every tour of Hamburg will bring you past this building. It was designed by the architect Fritz Höger between the years 1922 and 1924. Over 4,8 million bricks went into its construction. The structure served as a sign of growth after World War ... |
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| Deichstraße |
| Deichstraße, the old merchant street displays the varying styles of old Hamburg architecture. Some residences date back to the eighteenth century. Surprisingly, the street has maintained its quaint character over the centuries. A few new restaurants have popped to add a culinary twist ... |
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| Feuerschiff |
| This old English fireship once served as a floating lighthouse. It now serves its patrons as a pub, restaurant and hotel. The red ship has become part of the harbour?s scenery and is a great tourist stop. ... |
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| HafenCity |
| Visit one of Europe?s largest urban development plans. The southern side of the city centre is currently undergoing a transformation of sorts. Old warehouses are being renovated as office buildings to provide a new location for Hamburg?s expanding economy. A cruise port has ... |
Messberg
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| Hamburger Hafen |
| Hamburg is known as one of the largest harbours in Europe, but its size does not dwarf its beauty. Stop by during the day and take a harbour tour or later in the evening to watch the docks and ships light up the ... |
Landungsbrücken
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| Hans Hummel Figures |
| Throughout the city centre you will notice statutes of men carrying buckets. They are all varying artists? renditions of Hans Hummel - Hamburg?s famed water carrier. Hans Hummel was actually named Johann Wilhelm Bentz and lived in Hamburg from 1787 until 1854. The ... |
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| Landungsbrücken |
| Hamburg?s famed pier runs parallel to the Elbe along a 700-meter stretch. It was initially erected in 1839 but saw many renovations due to fire and war. Today restaurants, souvenir shops and kiosks line the pier. You can also pick up city bus ... |
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| Peterstraße |
| Actually a recreation of something that never actually existed, Peterstraße was built after the war as a way of remembering the past. Featuring some wonderful examples of both brick and half-timbered houses, the buildings are copies of bourgeois residential property that were built ... |
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| Reeperbahn |
| While Hamburg?s Reeperbahn may not appeal to all visitors, you cannot visit the city without a quick stop. Famous for its red-light district, sex shops, entertainment, restaurants and bars, there is plenty to keep you occupied. At night the area lights up and ... |
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| Trostbrücke |
| Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined due to its extensive canal system. The Trost Bridge symbolizes the oldest connection between the Episcopal Old City and the earl-led New City. Originally built in wood in the thirteenth century, it was rebuilt ... |
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