Pictures of
Germany
Heidelberg, in southwestern Germany. The Karl Theodor Bridge over Neckar
River can be seen in the photo. The city has suffered great destruction by
the French in 1689 and 1693. The reconstruction was mainly made in the
Baroque architectural style.
Hagenbecks Zoo, in Hamburg. Founded in 1848, it has now more than 2,000
animals.
Munich, the capital of Bavaria and famous for its October beer festival
(City Hall in the center of the photo).
Berlin Wall
(photo before destruction in 1989), erected by the East German communist government in 1961,
physically dividing East Berlin and West Berlin.
Brandenburg Gate,
a historic portal of Berlin with a
bronze car of Victory drawn by four horses. The gate was embedded in the
Berlin Wall during the communist rule. It is a sandstone construction,
erected from 1788 to 1791.
Cologne
Cathedral, a sumptuous gothic construction started in 1248 and completed in 1880.
Lake in Bavaria, the largest state of Germany and with wonderful landscapes.
Romerberg Square, in Frankfurt. A medieval square with more than
40 museums.
