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1. Speicherstadt

The historical Speicherstadt in Hamburg could be the largest warehouse complicated in the world, and one of Hamburg's landmarks and indisputably sightseeing highlights.

The century-old Speicherstadt is located within the Free Port among the Deichtorhallen and Baumwall. It was constructed in the turn of the century in red brick, standard of northern Germany, with gabled roofs and small towers, that are beautifully reflected in the canals they border. And through night it really is even more wonderful, due to the fact buildings, bridges, and canals are lighted. The illumination tends to make the warehouse complicated an impressing spot of mystery and dream.

You must plan to go on a harbour tour to determine all of the particulars. There's a Captain. His name is "Pruesse," and he requires off daily in the Landungsbruecken (landing stages). Inform oneself in advance if ebb and flow allow the tour, and when he does begin.

2. Town Hall

The Hamburg Rathaus (Town Hall) was built 1886 - 1897 using a splendid sandstone building in Neo-Renaissance style. Immediately after the Town Hall burnt for the ground in 1842, the town council moved into short-term quarters within the former orphanage, following that in to the constructing with the Patriotische Gesellschaft. This short-term solution lasted over 55 years!

The new Rathaus was inaugurated in 1897. It stands on over 4000 oak posts. Really much in contrast to the Hanseatic style, the Town Hall gleams with an elaborately ornate façade that is graced by a total of 20 statues of your Kaiser. It dominates the city centre with its impressive architecture. It truly is the seat from the city senate as well as the municipality of Hamburg and has 647 rooms!

The grand banquet hall inside the Rathaus is 46 metres extended, 18 metres wide and 15 metres high. 5 large paintings depict the history of Hamburg from 800 to 1900. The three chandeliers, each and every with 278 bulbs, weigh 1500 kilos apiece!

3. Jungfernstieg

This story is incredible: Within the old days, households went right here for any walk on Sundays and brought out their unmarried daughters (Jungfer - virgin)!

The Jungfernstieg continues to be some thing extremely particular, not just since of its excellent circumstance on the banks with the Alster Lake. For Hamburg residents, it is above all of the historic importance of your promenade which plays a considerable function.

Nowadays, everything right here revolves around purchasing in massive department shops and luxury boutiques. The well-known Alsterhaus and locations filled with tradition which include Streit's cinema are also worth seeing. And if you are hungry or simply want a refreshment, you are able to go to the Alsterpavillion. Sit down, watch other individuals, and unwind. Remarkable.

4. Fischmarkt

The Fischmarkt is not only well-known right here in Germany but within the whole planet. After you are there you will know why. We contact them "Marktschreier," or Industry Screamer. Men and females who has an ostentatious job. All the time. Their whole life.

You can watch them each and every Sunday morning from five to 9.30 a.m. (7 to 9.30 a.m. from Nov. 16.th to Mar. 14th). Considering the fact that 1703, clients come from near and far to bargain with vendors praising wares of virtually every type at Hamburg's oldest, most traditional open-air industry

5. Landungsbruecken (Waterway Station)

The 700 metre-long floating dock in the underground station Landungsbrücken is Hamburg's waterway station. That is exactly where harbour tours start out.