hamburg germany

Hamburg's name comes from Charlemagne of the Frankish Kingdom. In 808 AD, he ordered the construction of the first permanent building in the area on the rocky terrain of the marshes between the Alster and Elbe rivers to defend against Slavic invasions. Today Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany after Berlin, the seventh largest city in the European Union and the largest non-capital city. The urban area of ​​Hamburg has a population of approximately 2.5 million, while the total population of the Hamburg metropolitan area exceeds 5.1 million. The city is located on the Elbe River and its two tributaries, the Alster and Biel rivers. Hamburg is one of Germany's 16 federal states, with Schleswig-Holstein to the north and Lower Saxony to the south. Hamburg is a major international and German domestic tourist destination, with Hamburg's Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus district declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2015. There are approximately 2,500 bridges over Hamburg's rivers and canals, making it the city with the highest number of bridges in Europe. In addition to its rich architectural heritage, the city is also home to renowned cultural venues such as the Elbphilharmonie (building on the left in Figure 6) and Leshalle Concert Hall. It gave birth to musical movements like the "Hamburg School" and paved the way for bands including The Beatles. Hamburg is also famous for several theaters and various musical performances, and the Reeperbahn in the St. Pauli district is one of the most famous entertainment districts in Europe. Hamburg has extremely high visibility on a clear day. Even under the sun during the day, there is still a chance to see the moon (right side of Figure 1). Grilled pig trotters (Picture 7) is one of the main delicacies of Hamburg and can be found almost everywhere. Because it is located in northern Germany, even in midsummer, the highest temperature here rarely reaches 30 degrees. #GreenTravel #GermanyTravel #GreatSummerPlace #Hamburg #EuropeanTravel