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Hamburg is known as Germany’s ‘Gateway to the World’, and aside from being the second largest city is Europe’s second biggest port after Rotterdam. The harbour is perpetually filled with vast container ships linking Hamburg with the great trading centres of the world, lending it an economic and cultural dynamism few European cities can rival.

Beautifully located between scenic lakes and the Elbe River, Hamburg enjoys a majestic beauty that belies its economic and industrial reputation. Indeed, with its network of canals and rivers, Hamburg has as much in common with Amsterdam and Venice as it does with Calais or Rotterdam. It is also Germany’s greenest city, with 13% of the city consisting of park and greenland, 23% protected countryside and six per cent nature reserves, giving Hamburg a refreshingly rural ambience.

Hamburg is also a marvel in architectural terms. The city was founded during the reign of Charlemagne in the 9 th century. The city continued to thrive throughout its history, despite being annexed by Napoleon between 1810 and 1814. Although virtually all of the old city was destroyed during the major fire of 1842 and the devastating area bombing during the Second World War, Hamburg has been rebuilt to reflect its status as one of Germany’s and Europe’s leading cultural centres. Today the skyline is dominated by the copper domes and spires of churches, particularly Michaeliskirche, the tower of which offers spectacular panoramic views of this most vibrant and beautiful of German cities.

Aside from Hamburg’s vast array of museums, art galleries and churches, the city’s immensely liberal ethos has made it one of the most culturally and socially vibrant cities in the world. The St Pauli district is home to some of Europe’s best night life, including several venues where the Beatles first performed, and the wonderfully hedonistic Reeperbahn red light district, offering visitors fun of a rather more risqué nature. The city is also home to a thriving gay scene, providing another dimension to Hamburg’s already layered array of evening entertainment.

But regardless of the reason for a visit to Hamburg, be it business or pleasure, its green and rural atmosphere, impressive collection of cultural sights, imposing architecture and vibrant bar and club scene, make it one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe, if not the world.

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