Germany, Hamburg -- We cannot miss the place.( I )

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When we walked through millennia of the city of Hamburg, centuries of streets and bridges. When we enjoy the natural colors, riding in old buildings in Europe. Do not forget, in some places, we must go and see. Although the Internet has a lot of photos and information, when I stood in center of Hamburg city, overlooking the building of city hall, the kind of amazing given from the heart, it cannot describe.

Downtown 

Next day of the morning, we eat breakfast. From Jungfernstieg of city center, in Jungfernstieg as
boundaries, the direction of the west, our hiking Hamburg city began.

Jungfernstieg 

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Many friends have been to Hamburg, will go to visit a place called Jungfernstieg. In fact, Jungfernstieg and Hamburg City Hall belong some area, the north side of the City Hall is Jungfernstieg.

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Jungfernstieg, its location in the Alster and Elbe Interchange on. This type of dam sluice, which is to regulate the water level Alster Water Control Project. Jungfernstieg surrounding, it used to be a walk in the neighborhood. Today has become a leisure and shopping promenade.

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Jungfernstieg cofferdam at the center, stands a square stone column. We cannot see the text on the monument, only lightly draw lines like a girl, which is perhaps the "Jungfernstieg" Come by.

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It is said that many people believe that young girls will find that their loved one in here.

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Close Jungfernstieg is Inner Alster. If you want to tour the Alster Lake, where to buy tickets.

Alster Arcade

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Close Jungfernstieg and the Inner Alster Lake. It was a white Renaissance-style arches corridor. It is a replica building of Venice, Italy. There is also money and time, the place where people like to eat and shopping. They are made by Alexis de Chateauneuf , it was built in 1843.

City Hall

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On Jungfernstieg, or Alster Arcade, we can see up close City Hall. This 19th-century Renaissance-style building, which is located in the junction of the Alster Lake and the Elbe, it is one of Germany's most spectacular parliament and government buildings. This pile of granite sandstone building has ornate of outside wall.  

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The side facing the square, between the window and the windows, carved build a bronze statue of kings and emperors from Charlemagne to Franz II, such as 20 of the German Empire. City Hall, which has 112-meter-high minaret and patina roof, showing it’s magnificent. City Hall has 647 rooms, six rooms over Buckingham Palace.

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German guide hours: Monday through Thursday from 10am to 15 pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to13pm when once every half hour. English and French guide hours: Monday to Thursday 10:15 am to 15:15pm, Friday to Sunday 10:15am to 13:15pm when, once every hour. Admission: adults € 2, children (under 14 years old) € 0.50, to be register at the information desk! Team registration must be 15 person or more. Phone: 42831-2064. The guide does not provide commentary and inquiries service in organizing public events. Tel: 42831-2470 (telephone voice answering)

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The following is written in Latin above the main door: "The descendants shall seek worthily to maintain the freedom achieved by their forebears."

Remember: the subway U3, the Rathaus stop, of course, you can also walk. City Hall in downtown...

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Around City Hall behind, went to the Hamburg Stock Exchange. This is one of the world's oldest stock exchange. Long been engaged in stock trading activities of people do not miss this place.

Trostbrücke Bridge

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We walked a few steps forward, and across the oldest bridge. It is the priest Old Town and aristocratic New Town   connected. It was built in the 13th century. Start of wood. In 1882 turned into a stone bridge. Trostbrücke Bridge has two statues. One is the first bishop of Hamburg - Ansgar, he was known as the "Northern apostle." Another Count Adolf III, he was a pioneer in new town of Hamburg. Count Adolf III persuaded the Holy Roman Emperor - Barbarossa. So the emperor granted the privilege Elbe and sea free tariff free trade in Hamburg. Hamburg developed into an important fortress from an ordinary trade port. It eventually became the Hanseatic city.

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Here also stands the patriotic community building, which is a masonry building was built in 1844-1847 years.

War Memorial - Church of St. Nicholas

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Through the old bridge, we went to the Church of St. Nicholas (St.Nikolai). This black tower, in 1874-1876 years was the world's tallest building. It is still the second highest in Hamburg. When World War II, the church spire 483 feet, became pilots oriented. War destroyed the church body, the church burned black, but did not destroy the church bells. 

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Today the church perimeter, to show the city was like a miserable ruins.

 

 

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On the main square in front of the building, stands a bronze. 

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There are a variety of text on its base, the English labeled: Angel on Earth.

This is the original church. Drawing from the internal.

The visit to the tower into the memorial, tickets are € 5. But watch out is completely free.

Remember: the subway U3, in Rödingsmarkt stop. Of course, you can go with your feet. Church not far from the city center.

St. Michaelis church – Hamburg's great landmark   

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Then go west from St.Nikolai Memorial, we walked a short distance is the tallest church in Hamburg City: Saint. Michaelis church.

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Saint. Michaelis, which is the northern part of Germany's most important baroque churches. Michaelis tower, it has a famous spire, which has 132 meters high. Previously it was a great sign for the crew. When the crew saw the church spire, they will know that Hamburg is coming.

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To the church, we go to the church tower. Each visitor is € 4. To reach its platform on the 453 level, on tour platform, we can clearly see the tower of Hamburg.  

Remember: the subway U3, in Rödingsmarkt stop. Of course, you can go with your feet. Walk, well for your body.

Summary:

Hamburg's Old Town is not big, we hiked a day can browse several major attractions: the Inner Alster Lake, Jungfernstieg, Lake Alster Arcade, City Hall, Hamburg Stock Exchange, Trostbrücke Bridge, St. Nicholas Museum, Saint Michaelis Church . These attractions are in the west of Jungfernstieg.

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