Germany has a population of over 81 million people who primarily speak German. Some of Germany's most popular tourist destinations include Berlin, the capital, known for its history and sites like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building. Other places of interest are Heidelberg Castle, the Rhine River where boat cruises operate, Cologne Cathedral and its towering spires, as well as Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's largest fair.
3. Currency
EUR
Euro
1 Euro = 100 cent
Coins
1,2,5,10 & 20 cent
1, 2 euro
Banknotes
5, 10, 20, 50, 100,200 & 500
euro
Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 71.14 INR
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4. Some other Information
Electricity
Electricity in Germany is at 230V, 50Hz.
Health & Hospitals
Vaccination certificates are required.
Safety & Security
Emergency dial 112
VISA
VISA Schengen Visa for Indians
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5. Getting to
Germany
Frankfurt Rheinmain
International Airport
IATA Code: FRA
Munich International Airport
IATA Code: MUC
Tegel International Airport
IATA Code: TXL
Train Services
Regular euro rail service from
Switzerland, Poland, Denmark,
Czech Republic & Austria
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8. Berlin
Capital of
Germany.
Berlin is best
known for its
historical
associations as the
German capital.
Berlin is the
largest city in
Germany and has
a population of 4.4
million.
After 1989, it was
again become part
of Germany.
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10. It is a lake in the southern black forest.
It got its name from Roman Emperor Titus.
It covers an area of 1.3 km族.
Average depth of 20 m.
The lake is surrounded by Fir Trees.
There are shops selling cuckoo clocks.
Titisee
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11. Heidelberg
Castle
It is a famous ruin in
Germany.
It is a landmark of
Heidelberg.
It is situated near river
Neckar.
The cattle gallery offers a
scenic view of the
Heidelberg Town.
The earliest castle
structure was built
before 1214 AD.
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12. Rhine Cruise in Germany
It offers service on
River Rhine.
The Rhine is one of the
most important river in
western Europe.
It Covers an area of
1320 Km in length.
In Germany it flows
into the north sea at
Rotterdam.
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14. Cologne
Cathedral
It is a roman catholic
church in cologne.
It is a Germany's most
visited landmark.
It is a Gothic
architecture.
It is a UNESCO World
Heritage site.
It has the 2nd
tallest spires(157 m) &
largest facade of any
church in the world.
It built in 632 years
(1248 1880 )
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16. Reichstag
Building
It was constructed to house the Imperial Diet Reichstag of
the German empire.
It was severely damaged in a fire in 1993.
It was recompleted in the year 1999.
It is meeting place of the German parliament.
The large glass dome at the very top of the Reichstag has
a 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape.
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17. Fernsehturm
Television Tower
Height : 368 Metres.
It is a Television tower in the city centre
of Berlin.
It was intended as a symbol of Berlin.
It is the tallest structure in Germany.
Fourth tallest freestanding structure in
Europe.
The visitor platform, also called
panoramic floor, is at a height of
about 203 metres.
It have a revolving restaurant.
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19. It is located on the famous Alexander platz.
It displays the time for various cities around the world.
It is Known as Weltzeituhr in Germany.
Each clock being labelled with the name of a major city or time zone in the world.
World
Time
Clock
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20. Brandenburg
Gate
It is a former city gate.
It is most well known
landmark of Germany.
The gate is the
monumental entry
to Unter den Linden.
Height : 26 metres
Width : 65.5 metres
Thick : 11 metres
Built in 1780
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21. Pariser
Platz
It is a square in the centre of Berlin.
Named after French capital Paris in memory of anti-Napoleon Allies.
It is one of the main focal points of the city.
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22. Berlin Cathedral
It is the citys largest
church.
It was built in 17th
century.
It includes the
Hohenzollern Crypt,
with its royal tombs, &
the monumental pipe
organ.
The centerpiece of the
building is the soaring
dome, with its stained
glass and mosaics.
It was destroyed in
world war II & restored
later.
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24. Europa
Park
It is the largest Theme park in Germany.
2nd most popular theme park resort in Europe.
Most Popular Seasonal Theme Park in the World.
It is located in Rust (S.W. of Germany).
Open from Mid March Mid November.
Park is split into 16 different areas, mostly named after
European countries or regions.
Park mascot is a grey mouse named "Euromaus
Was Opened in 1975.
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27. Dresden
It is the capital of German
federal state of Saxony.
Located on Elbe River.
known worldwide for the
Bruehl's Terrace and its historic
landmarks in the Old Town
(Altstadt).
Landmark of Dresden is
Dresden Frauenkirche
(Church of our Lady)
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28. Zwinger
palace
It built in Rococo Style in 17th century.
It was initially started as a green house.
It served as the orangery, exhibition gallery and festival arena of the Dresden Court.
It was formerly part of the Dresden fortress of which the outer wall is conserved.
It has the bath of the Nymphs with fountains & grottoes.
There are lot of Sensuous female statues.
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29. Opera
House
Known as Semperoper.
It is one of the world's oldest and best-known orchestras.
Built in 1841 & rebuilt in 1869 1878.
It was built by the architect Manfred Semper & named after him.
It offers 19 premieres, including eight operas, five ballet productions, two gala evenings
and four productions of the youth programme.
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31. Events in Germany
German Unification Day
October 3rd
Fall of Berlin Wall
Oktoberfest
Europe's most visited festival.
Worlds largest fair.
Also known as biggest Wine
festival.
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