DISCOVER BRANDENBURG, Germany

In late medieval and early modern times, Brandenburg was one of seven electoral states of the Holy Roman Empire, and, along with Prussia, formed the original core of the German Empire, the first unified German state. Governed by the Hohenzollern dynasty beginning in 1415, it contained the future German capital Berlin.

DISCOVER BRANDENBURG: Berlin, Frankfort on the Oder, Potsdam, Templin,

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Attractions and Culture of Berlin, Germany

Discover BERLIN: Attractions & Culture
Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, for its lively nightlife, for its many cafes, clubs, and bars, and for its numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Berlin's architecture is quite varied and it is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods ...

BERLIN: Alexanderplatz, Berliner Dom, Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Egyptian Museum, Humboldt Museum, Museum Island, Pergamon Museum, Potsdamer Platz, Rotes Rathaus,

Discover Frankfort on the Oder, Brandenburg

Discover Frankfort on the Oder, Brandenburg, Germany

Discover FRANKFORT ON THE ODER
The town of Frankfurt on the Oder was chartered in 1253 at the free ford (frank furt means a free crossing) known as the Brandendamm, although the settlement is probably considerably older. The early settlers lived on the western banks of the Oder: later the town was extended to the eastern bank (today's Slubice) ...

Discover POTSDAM
Potsdam was the residence of the Prussian kings until 1918. The city features a series of interconnected lakes and unique cultural landscapes, in particular the parks and palaces of Sanssouci, the largest World Heritage Sites in Germany. The Potsdam district of Babelsberg is a center for European film production ...

Discover TEMPLIN
Templin's city walls are small, but complete. There are 3 main gate towers and several modern (parts of the wall torn down) entrances. Templin recently built a spa and has quite a strong tourism industry. Many tourists from Berlin come to Templin to enjoy its many glacial lakes and forests ...