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BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 21, 2014:Christopher Street Day.Crowd of people participate in the parade celebrates gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.Prominent in the image a elaborately dressed man with garlands and colorful umbrella.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 21, 2014:Christopher Street Day.Crowd of people participate in the parade celebrates gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.Prominent in the image a elaborately dressed man with garlands and colorful umbrella.

The Berliner Dom, Berlin, Germany

The Berliner Dom, Berlin, Germany

Bicycle rider, East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany

Bicycle rider, East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany

The Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) is the ancient gateway to Berlin, Germany

The Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) is the ancient gateway to Berlin, Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 21, 2013:Tourists inside the glass dome of the Reichstag in Berlin, Germany; July 21, 2013

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 21, 2013:Tourists inside the glass dome of the Reichstag in Berlin, Germany; July 21, 2013

Charlottenburg Palace in a district of Berlin Germany.

Charlottenburg Palace in a district of Berlin Germany.

Christmas market in Berlin; Shutterstock ID 84772216; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie

Christmas market in Berlin; Shutterstock ID 84772216; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY, MAY The 3rd 2014: The Romer Square, one of the oldest and most historic sections of Frankfurt am Main, featuring Roman bath ruins and gabled, gothic row houses.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY, MAY The 3rd 2014: The Romer Square, one of the oldest and most historic sections of Frankfurt am Main, featuring Roman bath ruins and gabled, gothic row houses.

FRANKFURT - JUNE 30 2013: The facade of the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FRANKFURT - JUNE 30 2013: The facade of the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

FRANKFURT MAIN, GERMANY - APR 18: New European Central Bank (ECB) building and river Main bridges in Frankfurt. April 18, 2015 in Frankfurt Main, Germany

FRANKFURT MAIN, GERMANY - APR 18: New European Central Bank (ECB) building and river Main bridges in Frankfurt. April 18, 2015 in Frankfurt Main, Germany

A colorful electric tram or train in Frankfurt

A colorful electric tram or train in Frankfurt

Nikolai Church in Frankfurt (Germany)

Nikolai Church in Frankfurt (Germany)

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - FEB 11: people at Eiserner steg on February 11, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Eiserner Steg is a pedestrian bridge in Frankfurt am Main built in 1868.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - FEB 11: people at Eiserner steg on February 11, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Eiserner Steg is a pedestrian bridge in Frankfurt am Main built in 1868.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - OCT 1: famous Victoria Pharmacy at the Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse on OCT 1, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany. The pharmacy was built in 1950 architecture style.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - OCT 1: famous Victoria Pharmacy at the Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse on OCT 1, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany. The pharmacy was built in 1950 architecture style.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 5, 2015: Eschenheim Tower is the oldest and most unaltered building in the largely reconstructed new town of Frankfurt.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 5, 2015: Eschenheim Tower is the oldest and most unaltered building in the largely reconstructed new town of Frankfurt.

Speicherstadt, large warehouse district of Hamburg, Germany

Speicherstadt, large warehouse district of Hamburg, Germany

MUNICH - OCTOBER 16: Oktoberfest October 16 2007 in Munich, Germany 517386; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

MUNICH - OCTOBER 16: Oktoberfest October 16 2007 in Munich, Germany 517386; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Sunset in an old gothic german town Landshut by Munich, Bavaria; Shutterstock ID 133174736; Project/Title: fodors.com; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Sunset in an old gothic german town Landshut by Munich, Bavaria; Shutterstock ID 133174736; Project/Title: fodors.com; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Munich City Center in the evening; Shutterstock ID 134321486; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Munich City Center in the evening; Shutterstock ID 134321486; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

The scenery at the Nymphenburg palace in Munich Germany; Shutterstock ID 18390400; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

The scenery at the Nymphenburg palace in Munich Germany; Shutterstock ID 18390400; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Photocamera Display from Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany

Photocamera Display from Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany

Palace Oberschleissheim Munich, Germany; Shutterstock ID 129760766; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Palace Oberschleissheim Munich, Germany; Shutterstock ID 129760766; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

MUNICH - GERMANY JUNE 12: BMW building museum on June 12, 2011, Munich, Germany. The BMW Museum is located near the Olympiapark in Munich and was established in 1972 shortly before the Summer Olympics; Shutterstock ID 115418476; Project/Title: Photo Databa

MUNICH - GERMANY JUNE 12: BMW building museum on June 12, 2011, Munich, Germany. The BMW Museum is located near the Olympiapark in Munich and was established in 1972 shortly before the Summer Olympics; Shutterstock ID 115418476; Project/Title: Photo Databa

Black Forest, Germany;

Black Forest, Germany;

Cologne, Germany aerial view over the Rhine River.;

Cologne, Germany aerial view over the Rhine River.;

An image of Dachau in Bavaria Germany;

An image of Dachau in Bavaria Germany;

Landshut, old german gothic town near Munich;

Landshut, old german gothic town near Munich;

New Palace in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany.

New Palace in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany.

Buhl, Germany

Buhl, Germany

Roller Coaster in the biggest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park in Rust.

Roller Coaster in the biggest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park in Rust.

View over the Greek themed area of Europa Park. Poseidon is a high-speed water coaster with incredibly detailed theming, such as the Trojan Horse, and the station being located inside a recreated Acropolis temple. Europa-Park is the largest theme park in G

View over the Greek themed area of Europa Park. Poseidon is a high-speed water coaster with incredibly detailed theming, such as the Trojan Horse, and the station being located inside a recreated Acropolis temple. Europa-Park is the largest theme park in G

starnberg lake with the european alps;

starnberg lake with the european alps;

Rose Island on Lake Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany.

Rose Island on Lake Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany.

Starnberg at autumn view from the lake.

Starnberg at autumn view from the lake.

Lake Ammersee near Munich in Bavaria, Germany

Lake Ammersee near Munich in Bavaria, Germany

Beautiful summer view of the Neuschwanstein castle (Bavaria, Germany).; Shutterstock ID 85322917; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie

Beautiful summer view of the Neuschwanstein castle (Bavaria, Germany).; Shutterstock ID 85322917; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie

Zugspitze top of Germany

Zugspitze top of Germany

Peak of the Zugspitze in Germany

Peak of the Zugspitze in Germany

ETTAL, GERMANY - DECEMBER 4: Christmas market with illuminated shops for gift and decoration on December 4, 2010 in Ettal, upper bavaria, Germany; Shutterstock ID 66642229; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

ETTAL, GERMANY - DECEMBER 4: Christmas market with illuminated shops for gift and decoration on December 4, 2010 in Ettal, upper bavaria, Germany; Shutterstock ID 66642229; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

old town at garmisch partenkirchen - germany - bavaria

old town at garmisch partenkirchen - germany - bavaria

Ettal Abbey in Upper Bavaria, Germany

Ettal Abbey in Upper Bavaria, Germany

Village and Abbey of Ettal near Oberammergau,upper Bavaria,Germany

Village and Abbey of Ettal near Oberammergau,upper Bavaria,Germany

LINDERHOF, GERMANY - AUGUST 22,2014 - Linderhof Palace is a Schloss in Germany, in southwest Bavaria near Ettal Abbey. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

LINDERHOF, GERMANY - AUGUST 22,2014 - Linderhof Palace is a Schloss in Germany, in southwest Bavaria near Ettal Abbey. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Linderhof palace hall of mirrors.

Linderhof palace hall of mirrors.

OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY-JUNE 10:St Peter St Paul Church. Joseph Schmuzer led the construction of the churh.The ceiling and wall frescoes were made by Matthew Guenthe; June 10,2012 Oberammergau,Germany

OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY-JUNE 10:St Peter St Paul Church. Joseph Schmuzer led the construction of the churh.The ceiling and wall frescoes were made by Matthew Guenthe; June 10,2012 Oberammergau,Germany

OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Typical Bavaria houses. Houses in Oberammergau are painted since 18th century, which is so-called 'Luftlmalerei'. June 20, 2013 Oberammergau, Germany

OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Typical Bavaria houses. Houses in Oberammergau are painted since 18th century, which is so-called 'Luftlmalerei'. June 20, 2013 Oberammergau, Germany

MITTENWALD, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Typical Bavaria city. Church and Houses in Mittenwald are painted since 18th century, which is so-called 'Luftlmalerei'. June 20, 2013 Mittenwald, Germany

MITTENWALD, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Typical Bavaria city. Church and Houses in Mittenwald are painted since 18th century, which is so-called 'Luftlmalerei'. June 20, 2013 Mittenwald, Germany

view to health resort bad tolz, germany

view to health resort bad tolz, germany

Tegernsee in Bavaria

Tegernsee in Bavaria

old wooden jetty at the chiemsee lake in bavaria

old wooden jetty at the chiemsee lake in bavaria

Herrenchiemsee palace hall

Herrenchiemsee palace hall

Townhall of Bad Reichenhall in Germany with thunderclouds

Townhall of Bad Reichenhall in Germany with thunderclouds

BERCHTESGADEN,GERMANY-SEPTEMBER 28: Tourists visit Kehlstein haus in Obersalzberg on September 28, 2011. The "Eagle's Nest" was built for Adolph Hitler for his 50th birthday.

BERCHTESGADEN,GERMANY-SEPTEMBER 28: Tourists visit Kehlstein haus in Obersalzberg on September 28, 2011. The "Eagle's Nest" was built for Adolph Hitler for his 50th birthday.

Scenic mountain landscape in the Bavarian Alps with famous Parish Church of St. Sebastian in the village of Ramsau, Nationalpark Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Scenic mountain landscape in the Bavarian Alps with famous Parish Church of St. Sebastian in the village of Ramsau, Nationalpark Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Classic view of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany;

Classic view of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany;

Summer landscape - view of the famous tourist attraction in the Bavarian Alps - the 19th century Neuschwanstein castle.

Summer landscape - view of the famous tourist attraction in the Bavarian Alps - the 19th century Neuschwanstein castle.

Fuessen - High Castle

Fuessen - High Castle

Fussen city, The famous small town of Bavaria, Germany

Fussen city, The famous small town of Bavaria, Germany

HOHENSCHWANGAU, GERMANY - 19 JUNE 2014: Tourists on a horse-drawn carriage at the Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, Germany. Hohenschwangau is a village located between two popular castles.

HOHENSCHWANGAU, GERMANY - 19 JUNE 2014: Tourists on a horse-drawn carriage at the Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, Germany. Hohenschwangau is a village located between two popular castles.

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 16: City centre of Augsburg on April 16, 2011. Augsburg hosts the women soccer worldcup 2011. It is the 2nd oldest town of Germany, visited by 600,000 tourists every year.

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 16: City centre of Augsburg on April 16, 2011. Augsburg hosts the women soccer worldcup 2011. It is the 2nd oldest town of Germany, visited by 600,000 tourists every year.

River Danube and Ulm skyline with Ulmer Minster (cathedral) against blue sky

River Danube and Ulm skyline with Ulmer Minster (cathedral) against blue sky

Nordlingen bread and dance house

Nordlingen bread and dance house

DINKELSBUHL / GERMANY - JUNE 02, 2011; The Street view.

DINKELSBUHL / GERMANY - JUNE 02, 2011; The Street view.

Historic Town Hall and Meistertrunk clock of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Historic Town Hall and Meistertrunk clock of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Rothenburg, Germany; Rothenburg ob der Tauber, famous historical old town, Germany, Europe;

Rothenburg, Germany; Rothenburg ob der Tauber, famous historical old town, Germany, Europe;

Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Medieval city in Germany

Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Medieval city in Germany

brazil

brazil

Halftimbered house in Creglingen (Franconia, Germany)

Halftimbered house in Creglingen (Franconia, Germany)

Market place of spa town Bad Mergentheim, Germany

Market place of spa town Bad Mergentheim, Germany

Wurzburg, Germany; Picturesque landscape with Wurzburg, Germany; Shutterstock ID 107415203; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Wurzburg, Germany; Picturesque landscape with Wurzburg, Germany; Shutterstock ID 107415203; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

WURZBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 20th 2011: People walking over the Alte Mainbrucke in Wurzburg with many nice statues of saints is known as the oldest bridge (built 1473-1543) on a sunny spring day

WURZBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 20th 2011: People walking over the Alte Mainbrucke in Wurzburg with many nice statues of saints is known as the oldest bridge (built 1473-1543) on a sunny spring day

View of the Marienberg Fortress reflecting in the Main River in Wurzburg, Germany

View of the Marienberg Fortress reflecting in the Main River in Wurzburg, Germany

Danube cruising, Passau, Germany

Danube cruising, Passau, Germany

historical stronghold of old historical german city of passau

historical stronghold of old historical german city of passau

The old Town Hall of Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany on a little island in the river Regnitz;

The old Town Hall of Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany on a little island in the river Regnitz;

The Hermitage Museum / old castle - town of Bayreuth

The Hermitage Museum / old castle - town of Bayreuth

Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach, Germany.

Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach, Germany.

The fortress Rosenberg is surrounded by baroque fortress castle overlooking the town of Kronach.

The fortress Rosenberg is surrounded by baroque fortress castle overlooking the town of Kronach.

A view of the historic market square in Coburg, Bavaria, Region Upper Franconia, Germany.

A view of the historic market square in Coburg, Bavaria, Region Upper Franconia, Germany.

Nuremberg,Germany; Charles bridge view,Nuremberg,Germany;

Nuremberg,Germany; Charles bridge view,Nuremberg,Germany;

Passau, Germany; Picturesque panorama of Passau. Germany;

Passau, Germany; Picturesque panorama of Passau. Germany;

Regensburg, Germany; Regensburg. Image of unesco heritage and historic bavarian city Regensburg with cathedral and old stone bridge over river Danube in Germany.;

Regensburg, Germany; Regensburg. Image of unesco heritage and historic bavarian city Regensburg with cathedral and old stone bridge over river Danube in Germany.;

Lake of Constance; Shutterstock ID 3630574; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Lake of Constance; Shutterstock ID 3630574; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Vegetables fields and vineyards in Reichenau, Lake Konstanz, Germany.

Vegetables fields and vineyards in Reichenau, Lake Konstanz, Germany.

Saint george church, Reichenau island on Lake Constance, Germany.

Saint george church, Reichenau island on Lake Constance, Germany.

Island of flowers and plants in Germany.

Island of flowers and plants in Germany.

A beautiful butterflies on the Bodensee island Mainau, Germany.

A beautiful butterflies on the Bodensee island Mainau, Germany.

Aerial view of Konstanz city (Germany)

Aerial view of Konstanz city (Germany)

Konstanz Minster (Cathedral) - Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Konstanz Minster (Cathedral) - Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Maria im Weingarten, a church in Bavaria, Germany.

Maria im Weingarten, a church in Bavaria, Germany.

Town in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

Town in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

The Lake of Konstanz at Uberlingen, Baden-Wurttenberg, Germany, in the evening light.

The Lake of Konstanz at Uberlingen, Baden-Wurttenberg, Germany, in the evening light.

Colorful Clock Tower and Residential Buildings In The City Center of Meersburg-Meersburg,Lake Constance,Germany,Europe.

Colorful Clock Tower and Residential Buildings In The City Center of Meersburg-Meersburg,Lake Constance,Germany,Europe.

Famous facade at meersburg / germany.

Famous facade at meersburg / germany.

Autumn evening over Bodensee harbor on November 18, 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Autumn evening over Bodensee harbor on November 18, 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

View over the harbour of Lindau from the lighthouse shortly before sunset (during the golden hour). Lindau is a small town on an island (now permanently conected by a road) in Lake Bodensee (or Lake Constance) in southern Germany (Bavaria). HDR image taken

View over the harbour of Lindau from the lighthouse shortly before sunset (during the golden hour). Lindau is a small town on an island (now permanently conected by a road) in Lake Bodensee (or Lake Constance) in southern Germany (Bavaria). HDR image taken

The old town of Wasserburg am Inn is situated on a peninsula of Inn River; Shutterstock ID 56888284; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

The old town of Wasserburg am Inn is situated on a peninsula of Inn River; Shutterstock ID 56888284; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

The church of St Stephen in Lindau, a picturesque village situated on an island on the Bavarian shore of the Constance Lake.

The church of St Stephen in Lindau, a picturesque village situated on an island on the Bavarian shore of the Constance Lake.

Vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl region, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with the symbol of the cultivation area, a big chair;

Vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl region, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with the symbol of the cultivation area, a big chair;

View on Heidelberg at spring, Germany

View on Heidelberg at spring, Germany

Detail of Heidelberg castle Heidelberg Germany

Detail of Heidelberg castle Heidelberg Germany

Heidelberg, Germany; View on Heidelberg, Germany;

Heidelberg, Germany; View on Heidelberg, Germany;

Heidelberger Old Bridge and river, summer 2010

Heidelberger Old Bridge and river, summer 2010

Bad Wimpfen is an historic spa town in the district of Heilbronn in the Baden-Württemberg region of southern Germany. It lies north of the city of Heilbronn, on the river Neckar.

Bad Wimpfen is an historic spa town in the district of Heilbronn in the Baden-Württemberg region of southern Germany. It lies north of the city of Heilbronn, on the river Neckar.

Burg Hornberg is a partially ruined castle located on a steep outcrop above the Neckar valley above the village Neckarzimmern, between Bad Wimpfen and Mosbach.

Burg Hornberg is a partially ruined castle located on a steep outcrop above the Neckar valley above the village Neckarzimmern, between Bad Wimpfen and Mosbach.

Half-timbered houses in Hirschhorn

Half-timbered houses in Hirschhorn

German Castle Hohenzollern over the Clouds; Shutterstock ID 138687191; Project/Title: World's 20 Most Spectacular Palaces; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

German Castle Hohenzollern over the Clouds; Shutterstock ID 138687191; Project/Title: World's 20 Most Spectacular Palaces; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Inner courtyard of Bebenhausen Monastery - one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in southern Germany.

Inner courtyard of Bebenhausen Monastery - one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in southern Germany.

Schillers square, Stuttgart, Germany;

Schillers square, Stuttgart, Germany;

Amusement Park, Ferris Wheel, colorful composition, blue sky at dawn, Fruhlingsfest, Oktoberfest; Shutterstock ID 64920112; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Amusement Park, Ferris Wheel, colorful composition, blue sky at dawn, Fruhlingsfest, Oktoberfest; Shutterstock ID 64920112; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Stuttgart, Germany - May 25: Mercedes automobile inside the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 25, 2014. The museum covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz and the brands associated.; Shutterstock ID 196333070; Project/Title: Pacific Northw

Stuttgart, Germany - May 25: Mercedes automobile inside the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 25, 2014. The museum covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz and the brands associated.; Shutterstock ID 196333070; Project/Title: Pacific Northw

The "Residenz" palace in Ludwigsburg, Germany with baroque garden;

The "Residenz" palace in Ludwigsburg, Germany with baroque garden;

The Bolongaropalast in Frankfurt-Hoechst

The Bolongaropalast in Frankfurt-Hoechst

Buildings in Kronberg, Germany

Buildings in Kronberg, Germany

The Castle gardens in Bad Homburg, a famous spa town popular with tourists near Frankfurt, Germany.

The Castle gardens in Bad Homburg, a famous spa town popular with tourists near Frankfurt, Germany.

Mainz, Germany; Above the roofs of the houses in the old town of Mainz rises the six towers of St. Martin's Cathedral (Mainzer Dom) that represents the highest point of Romanesque cathedral architecture in Germany.;

Mainz, Germany; Above the roofs of the houses in the old town of Mainz rises the six towers of St. Martin's Cathedral (Mainzer Dom) that represents the highest point of Romanesque cathedral architecture in Germany.;

Oppenheim with Katharinenkirche in the Mainz-Bingen district of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.

Oppenheim with Katharinenkirche in the Mainz-Bingen district of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.

A view over Bad Dürkheim and the towns in the distance from the Limburg Closter.

A view over Bad Dürkheim and the towns in the distance from the Limburg Closter.

The ruined abbey of Limburg, near Bad Dürkheim, in the Palatinate Forest (Germany).

The ruined abbey of Limburg, near Bad Dürkheim, in the Palatinate Forest (Germany).

Hardenburg castle ruins

Hardenburg castle ruins

Deidesheim Townhall, This 17th century townhall can be found at one of the beautiful little towns in the Palatinate area of Germany.

Deidesheim Townhall, This 17th century townhall can be found at one of the beautiful little towns in the Palatinate area of Germany.

SPEYER, GERMANY - AUGUST 22,2014 - Dreifaltigkeitskirche - church in Speyer. Speyer is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

SPEYER, GERMANY - AUGUST 22,2014 - Dreifaltigkeitskirche - church in Speyer. Speyer is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany - April 19, 2015: Quaint old town of cozy and quiet town.

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany - April 19, 2015: Quaint old town of cozy and quiet town.

The idyllic Wine Village of Sankt Martin, German Wine Route, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

The idyllic Wine Village of Sankt Martin, German Wine Route, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Schloss Villa Ludwigshöhe, The Pfalz and Rhine Terrace, Germany, Europe.

Schloss Villa Ludwigshöhe, The Pfalz and Rhine Terrace, Germany, Europe.

The fortress Trifels in Germany on a sunny day.

The fortress Trifels in Germany on a sunny day.

View on the river Mosel - Mosel, Germany

View on the river Mosel - Mosel, Germany

Porta Nigra of Trier, Germany; Shutterstock ID 45868624; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Porta Nigra of Trier, Germany; Shutterstock ID 45868624; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

TRIER, GERMANY- JUNE 28: old Market square in Trier, Germany, on June 28, 2010. This cental square came into existence around 10th century and marked by a replica of stone cross that dates 958 year.

TRIER, GERMANY- JUNE 28: old Market square in Trier, Germany, on June 28, 2010. This cental square came into existence around 10th century and marked by a replica of stone cross that dates 958 year.

Cologne cathedral after sunset;

Cologne cathedral after sunset;

Rudesheim, Germany; Vineyards in Rudesheim am Rhein; Shutterstock ID 170931455; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Rudesheim, Germany; Vineyards in Rudesheim am Rhein; Shutterstock ID 170931455; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Residential tower of the Palace of Vollrads in Winkel, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany. Photo taken on: August 09th, 2011

Residential tower of the Palace of Vollrads in Winkel, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany. Photo taken on: August 09th, 2011

Johannisberg Castle with vineyard, Hessen, Germany.

Johannisberg Castle with vineyard, Hessen, Germany.

City of Roses Eltville am Rhein, the biggest town in the Rheingau, Germany. It lies on the German Timber-Frame Road (Fachwerkstrasse). Photo taken on: June 01st, 2014

City of Roses Eltville am Rhein, the biggest town in the Rheingau, Germany. It lies on the German Timber-Frame Road (Fachwerkstrasse). Photo taken on: June 01st, 2014

Kurhaus in Wiesbaden in Germany. Photo taken on: January 03rd, 2015

Kurhaus in Wiesbaden in Germany. Photo taken on: January 03rd, 2015

Koblenz, Germany; An elevated view of Koblenz and the German Corner (Deutsches Eck) where the rivers Rhine and Mosel meet.;

Koblenz, Germany; An elevated view of Koblenz and the German Corner (Deutsches Eck) where the rivers Rhine and Mosel meet.;

The famous Wine Village of Boppard at Rhine River,middle Rhine Valley,Germany. Photo taken on: August 15th, 2009

The famous Wine Village of Boppard at Rhine River,middle Rhine Valley,Germany. Photo taken on: August 15th, 2009

Roman ruins in small german town Boppard Image taken 10/13/12. Photo taken on: October 13th, 2012

Roman ruins in small german town Boppard Image taken 10/13/12. Photo taken on: October 13th, 2012

Katz Castle (German: Burg Katz), magnificent castle above the German town of St. Goarshausen in Rhineland-Palatinate, and river Rhien.

Katz Castle (German: Burg Katz), magnificent castle above the German town of St. Goarshausen in Rhineland-Palatinate, and river Rhien.

Rock hill near st. goarshausen 120 m above the waterline. Photo taken on: August 03rd, 2013

Rock hill near st. goarshausen 120 m above the waterline. Photo taken on: August 03rd, 2013

Rhine River view at St. Goar.

Rhine River view at St. Goar.

Castle Rheinfels near St. Goar, Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany. Photo taken on: June 04th, 2015

Castle Rheinfels near St. Goar, Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany. Photo taken on: June 04th, 2015

The Rhine Valley with historic towns, castles and vineyards. View from Castle Schoenburg located in the town of Oberwesel Germany, Rhine Valley. Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

The Rhine Valley with historic towns, castles and vineyards. View from Castle Schoenburg located in the town of Oberwesel Germany, Rhine Valley. Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

The oldest house (Altes Haus) in the town of Bacharach, Germany. Built in 1368 of timber-frame construction. Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

The oldest house (Altes Haus) in the town of Bacharach, Germany. Built in 1368 of timber-frame construction. Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

Wernerkapelle, a Gothic chapel ruin on the path to Castle Stahleck above the town of Bacharach, Germany Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

Wernerkapelle, a Gothic chapel ruin on the path to Castle Stahleck above the town of Bacharach, Germany Photo taken: August 10, 2012.

Bingen am Rhein city in Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany.

Bingen am Rhein city in Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany.

Trier, Germany; Aerial view of Trier, Germany;

Trier, Germany; Aerial view of Trier, Germany;

Bernkastel Kues, Germany;

Bernkastel Kues, Germany;

The famous Wine Village of Traben-Trarbach at Mosel River in Mosel Valley,Germany. Photo taken on: September 28th, 2015

The famous Wine Village of Traben-Trarbach at Mosel River in Mosel Valley,Germany. Photo taken on: September 28th, 2015

The famous Wine Village of Ediger-Eller at Mosel River in Mosel Valley,Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany.

The famous Wine Village of Ediger-Eller at Mosel River in Mosel Valley,Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany.

Cochem germany; beautiful village with vineyards and forest along the mosel river in cochem germany; Shutterstock ID 14467948; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Cochem germany; beautiful village with vineyards and forest along the mosel river in cochem germany; Shutterstock ID 14467948; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Burg Thurant, Knight's Castle, Mosel valley, Eifel, Germany. Photo taken on: May 03rd, 2008

Burg Thurant, Knight's Castle, Mosel valley, Eifel, Germany. Photo taken on: May 03rd, 2008

The Mosel Bridge, built 1968-72, above ground 133 meters, is a six-lane autobahn bridge with spans corresponding to a total length of 935.1 meters. The bridge is located on the E31 near Winningen in Germany. Photo taken on: May 01st, 2008

The Mosel Bridge, built 1968-72, above ground 133 meters, is a six-lane autobahn bridge with spans corresponding to a total length of 935.1 meters. The bridge is located on the E31 near Winningen in Germany. Photo taken on: May 01st, 2008

Konigsallee street name sign in dusseldorf, germany. It's famous for the fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores located along its sides.

Konigsallee street name sign in dusseldorf, germany. It's famous for the fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores located along its sides.

Dusseldorf, Germany - December 8, 2015: View on a fun fair with giant ferris wheel and amusement rides attraction in Dusseldorf, Germany. Photo taken on: December 08th, 2015

Dusseldorf, Germany - December 8, 2015: View on a fun fair with giant ferris wheel and amusement rides attraction in Dusseldorf, Germany. Photo taken on: December 08th, 2015

Historical old town in Aachen, Germany, with historical columns and people in street restaurants at summertime. Photo taken on: September 04th, 2013

Historical old town in Aachen, Germany, with historical columns and people in street restaurants at summertime. Photo taken on: September 04th, 2013

Aachener Dom, center in Aachen Germany.

Aachener Dom, center in Aachen Germany.

Aachen, Germany - August 28, 2013: The historical town hall (Rathaus) with people sitting in an outdoor cafe in Aachen, Germany on August 28, 2013.

Aachen, Germany - August 28, 2013: The historical town hall (Rathaus) with people sitting in an outdoor cafe in Aachen, Germany on August 28, 2013.

Some ancient colored houses and old fountain at Alter Markt in old town Cologne along river Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo was taken in august 2013. Photo taken on: August 27th, 2013

Some ancient colored houses and old fountain at Alter Markt in old town Cologne along river Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo was taken in august 2013. Photo taken on: August 27th, 2013

The City Hall (German: Rathaus) is a historical building in Cologne. Domicile of the city government, including the city council and offices of the Lord Mayor. Photo taken on: August 23rd, 2012

The City Hall (German: Rathaus) is a historical building in Cologne. Domicile of the city government, including the city council and offices of the Lord Mayor. Photo taken on: August 23rd, 2012

City Museum in Cologne, Rhineland, Germany.

City Museum in Cologne, Rhineland, Germany.

The Roman-Germanic Museum in Cologne. Photo taken on: February 02nd, 2014

The Roman-Germanic Museum in Cologne. Photo taken on: February 02nd, 2014

Inside the amazing gothic Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Photo taken on: September 27th, 2013

Inside the amazing gothic Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Photo taken on: September 27th, 2013

Cologne, Germany; Cologne city skyline Germany;

Cologne, Germany; Cologne city skyline Germany;

Germany, FEDERAL state of North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: exterior of the Cologne Chocolate Museum. This museum is the first museum in the chain of making chocolate to consumers in a clear way to present historical exhibitions. The building is locate

Germany, FEDERAL state of North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: exterior of the Cologne Chocolate Museum. This museum is the first museum in the chain of making chocolate to consumers in a clear way to present historical exhibitions. The building is locate

Germany, federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: Museum Ludwig: Museum of Modern Art, which forms part of the Ludwig Museums and displays contemporary visual art. The modern museum building with its striking architecture is characteristic of

Germany, federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: Museum Ludwig: Museum of Modern Art, which forms part of the Ludwig Museums and displays contemporary visual art. The modern museum building with its striking architecture is characteristic of

Augustusburg Palace in Bruhl, Germany. Photo taken on: July 16th, 2013

Augustusburg Palace in Bruhl, Germany. Photo taken on: July 16th, 2013

View of Augustusburg Palace with fountain and flower garden, Bruhl, Germany. Photo taken on: May 09th, 2015

View of Augustusburg Palace with fountain and flower garden, Bruhl, Germany. Photo taken on: May 09th, 2015

Beethoven statue in Bonn, Germany. Bonn was the home of Ludwig van Beethoven from the 1790s. The statue is located in Munsterplatz. Photo taken on: August 07th, 2012

Beethoven statue in Bonn, Germany. Bonn was the home of Ludwig van Beethoven from the 1790s. The statue is located in Munsterplatz. Photo taken on: August 07th, 2012

Poppelsdorf Palace and botanical garden in Bonn, Germany. Photo taken on: July 07th, 2013

Poppelsdorf Palace and botanical garden in Bonn, Germany. Photo taken on: July 07th, 2013

Marktkirche and the old town in Hannover, Germany at night.

Marktkirche and the old town in Hannover, Germany at night.

Walls church and fortifications of Lion castle or Lowenburg, Kassel Germany Europe.

Walls church and fortifications of Lion castle or Lowenburg, Kassel Germany Europe.

Flowerbeds in front of Castle Wilhelmshoehe on Mountain Park in Kassel, Germany.

Flowerbeds in front of Castle Wilhelmshoehe on Mountain Park in Kassel, Germany.

MARBURG, GERMANY-JULY 07, 2013: Market square with historical Town Hall in University City of Marburg, Germany.

MARBURG, GERMANY-JULY 07, 2013: Market square with historical Town Hall in University City of Marburg, Germany.

St. Elisabeth's Church in Marburg, Germany.

St. Elisabeth's Church in Marburg, Germany.

Marburg Castle in Germany on a clear day with clouds and a view of the towers, walls, clock and surrounding trees.

Marburg Castle in Germany on a clear day with clouds and a view of the towers, walls, clock and surrounding trees.

Fuldaer Dom (Cathedral) in Fulda, Hessen, Germany (HDR). Photo taken on: May 27th, 2012

Fuldaer Dom (Cathedral) in Fulda, Hessen, Germany (HDR). Photo taken on: May 27th, 2012

Famous baroque Cathedral in historic Fulda, Germany. Photo taken on: July 27th, 2014

Famous baroque Cathedral in historic Fulda, Germany. Photo taken on: July 27th, 2014

Cathedral Square with Michael Church in Fulda, Hesse, Germany.

Cathedral Square with Michael Church in Fulda, Hesse, Germany.

Fuldaer Stadtschloss - Main Entrance, Fulda, Hessen Germany. Photo taken on: October 25th, 2009

Fuldaer Stadtschloss - Main Entrance, Fulda, Hessen Germany. Photo taken on: October 25th, 2009

Historic wood-framed houses in Barbarossa town Gelnhausen, the geographic center of the European Union in 2010, Hesse, Germany.

Historic wood-framed houses in Barbarossa town Gelnhausen, the geographic center of the European Union in 2010, Hesse, Germany.

The old town hall of Hanau, Germany in the old city market plaza.

The old town hall of Hanau, Germany in the old city market plaza.

The Schloss Philippsruhe (Palace) in Hanau was started in 1701. Located in Frankfurt's Rhein Main area.

The Schloss Philippsruhe (Palace) in Hanau was started in 1701. Located in Frankfurt's Rhein Main area.

Strandhalle in Bremerhaven, Germany;

Strandhalle in Bremerhaven, Germany;

Bremen medieval town hall by twilight, unesco world heritage and fairy tale road in Germany; Shutterstock ID 144377206; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

Bremen medieval town hall by twilight, unesco world heritage and fairy tale road in Germany; Shutterstock ID 144377206; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

Bergen-Belsen, Germany - June 22, 2008: Lohheide, memorial monument at the Bergen-Belsen memorial.

Bergen-Belsen, Germany - June 22, 2008: Lohheide, memorial monument at the Bergen-Belsen memorial.

City Hall of Hannover, Germany by night with cloudy sky and reflection in a lake. Photo taken on: April 06th, 2013

City Hall of Hannover, Germany by night with cloudy sky and reflection in a lake. Photo taken on: April 06th, 2013

Great Gardens, Herrenhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Great Gardens, Herrenhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Pinnacle gables at the Old Town Hall, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe.

Pinnacle gables at the Old Town Hall, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe.

Munchhausen Museum in Bodenwerder

Munchhausen Museum in Bodenwerder

Höxter-Alte Dechanei

Höxter-Alte Dechanei

Imperial Abbey of Corvey was one of the most privileged Carolingian monastic sanctuaries in the ninth century Duchy of Saxony; Shutterstock ID 161763419; Project/Title: 10 Best New UNESCO Sites; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Imperial Abbey of Corvey was one of the most privileged Carolingian monastic sanctuaries in the ninth century Duchy of Saxony; Shutterstock ID 161763419; Project/Title: 10 Best New UNESCO Sites; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Weser mit Brücke in Bad Karlshafen

Weser mit Brücke in Bad Karlshafen

The Sababurg Castle in Germany.

The Sababurg Castle in Germany.

Goettingen, Germany - September 14, 2015 Center of the Goettingen Old Town. Main Market Square Known by Landmark Gaenseliesel fountain. Goettingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo taken on: September 14th, 2015

Goettingen, Germany - September 14, 2015 Center of the Goettingen Old Town. Main Market Square Known by Landmark Gaenseliesel fountain. Goettingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo taken on: September 14th, 2015

Lubeck, Germany; Shutterstock ID 51639502; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Lubeck, Germany; Shutterstock ID 51639502; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Holsten Gate - LÃ¼beck, Germany; Shutterstock ID 65094772; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Holsten Gate - LÃ¼beck, Germany; Shutterstock ID 65094772; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Night view of Kiel city hall - Germany.

Night view of Kiel city hall - Germany.

The Schleswig Cathedral Schleswig Germany seen from across the Firth.

The Schleswig Cathedral Schleswig Germany seen from across the Firth.

Sunset on winter beach in Sylt, Germany.

Sunset on winter beach in Sylt, Germany.

Beautiful view of the old town of Husum, the capital of Nordfriesland and birthplace of German writer Theodor Storm, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Beautiful view of the old town of Husum, the capital of Nordfriesland and birthplace of German writer Theodor Storm, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

WARNEMUNDE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2013: Warnemunde cityscape on Alte Strom old channel. Founded in 1200, the once sleepy fishing village has grown into a prominent seaside resort town.;

WARNEMUNDE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2013: Warnemunde cityscape on Alte Strom old channel. Founded in 1200, the once sleepy fishing village has grown into a prominent seaside resort town.;

Rostock University square baltic coast, Germany; Shutterstock ID 126163877; Project/Title: Fodors.com; Destination: Germany; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Rostock University square baltic coast, Germany; Shutterstock ID 126163877; Project/Title: Fodors.com; Destination: Germany; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Bad Doberan, Germany 13.08.2014: Outside of Doberan Minster (Germany). People walking outside at Bad Doberan Minster in summer time.

Bad Doberan, Germany 13.08.2014: Outside of Doberan Minster (Germany). People walking outside at Bad Doberan Minster in summer time.

The minster of Bad Doberan (Germany).

The minster of Bad Doberan (Germany).

The castle in Schwerin, Germany.

The castle in Schwerin, Germany.

Wismar Wall Stone Dig;

Wismar Wall Stone Dig;

Ahlbeck, Usedom island, Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast, Germany, Europe

Ahlbeck, Usedom island, Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast, Germany, Europe

Famous square with clock by the beach of Ahlbeck on Usedom island,Baltic Sea,Germany. Typical white architecture famous for the touristic parts of the former German East.

Famous square with clock by the beach of Ahlbeck on Usedom island,Baltic Sea,Germany. Typical white architecture famous for the touristic parts of the former German East.

Beach full of chairs on Ruegen island. Village of Binz at the Baltic Sea, Germany.

Beach full of chairs on Ruegen island. Village of Binz at the Baltic Sea, Germany.

The harbor of Stralsund, Germany. Photo taken on: May, 2014

The harbor of Stralsund, Germany. Photo taken on: May, 2014

Goerlitz in eastern Germany, the statue from well.

Goerlitz in eastern Germany, the statue from well.

Bautzen, christmas market in Germany.

Bautzen, christmas market in Germany.

Meissen, Germany; Meissen porcelain town in Saxony;

Meissen, Germany; Meissen porcelain town in Saxony;

Frauenkirche - Dresden, Germany;

Frauenkirche - Dresden, Germany;

Inside the "Zwinger" Palace of Dresden, Germany; Shutterstock ID 61655509; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Inside the "Zwinger" Palace of Dresden, Germany; Shutterstock ID 61655509; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Dresden, Germany; Panoramic view of Dresden from the city hall;

Dresden, Germany; Panoramic view of Dresden from the city hall;

Zwinger Museum in Dresden, Germany; Shutterstock ID 3355064; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Zwinger Museum in Dresden, Germany; Shutterstock ID 3355064; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

the monument "Voelkerschlachtdenkmal" in Leipzig at dusk, Germany

the monument "Voelkerschlachtdenkmal" in Leipzig at dusk, Germany

The town hall of Goslar, Lower Saxony, at dusk, market square, arcades in 1450, Old Town, a UNESCO world heritage.

The town hall of Goslar, Lower Saxony, at dusk, market square, arcades in 1450, Old Town, a UNESCO world heritage.

Half-timbered house in Quedlinburg, East Germany.

Half-timbered house in Quedlinburg, East Germany.

The Market Square in the UNESCO world heritage town of Quedlinburg in Germay.

The Market Square in the UNESCO world heritage town of Quedlinburg in Germay.

Freyburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and, Thuringia, Germany

Freyburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and, Thuringia, Germany

Schloss Neuenburg, Freyburg (Unstrut), Germany, Deutschland.

Schloss Neuenburg, Freyburg (Unstrut), Germany, Deutschland.

St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral in Naumburg town (known in German as the Naumburger Dom); aerial view; photograph taken from the top of St. Wenceslas Church.

St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral in Naumburg town (known in German as the Naumburger Dom); aerial view; photograph taken from the top of St. Wenceslas Church.

Naumburger Cathedral, Germany

Naumburger Cathedral, Germany

German city Halle (Saale) with square Hallmarkt and church Marktkirche.

German city Halle (Saale) with square Hallmarkt and church Marktkirche.

Dessau, Germany; Bauhaus - complex of modern architecture on April 23, 2011, Dessau, Germany. This iconical piece of architecture was designed in 1925 by Walter Gropius and is in UNESCO;

Dessau, Germany; Bauhaus - complex of modern architecture on April 23, 2011, Dessau, Germany. This iconical piece of architecture was designed in 1925 by Walter Gropius and is in UNESCO;

Wittenberg, Germany; Market square in Wittenberg, main square. Wittenberg is Luther City in Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wittenberg is very old german City, famous object of interest in Germany; Shutterstock ID 85996819; Project/Title: Viking Desti

Wittenberg, Germany; Market square in Wittenberg, main square. Wittenberg is Luther City in Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wittenberg is very old german City, famous object of interest in Germany; Shutterstock ID 85996819; Project/Title: Viking Desti

City Castle of Weimar with medieval tower in Germany.

City Castle of Weimar with medieval tower in Germany.

Baroque Belvedere Castle, main building. Thuringia, Germany.

Baroque Belvedere Castle, main building. Thuringia, Germany.

Goethe's garden house on the Ilm, Weimar, Germany, 2014 In the garden house on the Ilm the poet Goethe lived and worked in the early years in Weimar.

Goethe's garden house on the Ilm, Weimar, Germany, 2014 In the garden house on the Ilm the poet Goethe lived and worked in the early years in Weimar.

The Holocaust Memorial near the concentration camp of Buchenwald. The camp is located close to the city of Weimar in Germany.

The Holocaust Memorial near the concentration camp of Buchenwald. The camp is located close to the city of Weimar in Germany.

The historic center of Erfurt, Germany.

The historic center of Erfurt, Germany.

The historic square Domplatz in Erfurt at night, Germany.

The historic square Domplatz in Erfurt at night, Germany.

Merchants Bridge. Erfurt

Merchants Bridge. Erfurt

Eisenach Germany

Eisenach Germany

Landscape with Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany.

Landscape with Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany.

Neues Schloss of the Schleissheim Palace, Germany;

Neues Schloss of the Schleissheim Palace, Germany;

MUNICH - SEPTEMBER 4: The BMW World in Munich at night on September 4, 2014 in Munich.

MUNICH - SEPTEMBER 4: The BMW World in Munich at night on September 4, 2014 in Munich.

Munich, Germany - TV Tower in Munich's Olympic Park (Germany).

Munich, Germany - TV Tower in Munich's Olympic Park (Germany).

The Monopteros in Englischer Garten in Munich on a sunny day in fall.

The Monopteros in Englischer Garten in Munich on a sunny day in fall.

MUNICH - OCTOBER 4: An illuminated chairoplane is attracting visitors at the Oktoberfest fair ground in Munich on October 4, 2010 in Munich, Germany.; Shutterstock ID 128113910; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

MUNICH - OCTOBER 4: An illuminated chairoplane is attracting visitors at the Oktoberfest fair ground in Munich on October 4, 2010 in Munich, Germany.; Shutterstock ID 128113910; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014: Oktoberfest munich: People dressed in traditional costumes sitting in the beer pavilion.

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014: Oktoberfest munich: People dressed in traditional costumes sitting in the beer pavilion.

MUNICH - SEPTEMBER 28: Large numbers of tourists and locals come to see the attractions of the world's famous fun fair and beer festival Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany at night on September 28, 2012.; Shutterstock ID 114852403; Project/Title: 15 Places to

MUNICH - SEPTEMBER 28: Large numbers of tourists and locals come to see the attractions of the world's famous fun fair and beer festival Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany at night on September 28, 2012.; Shutterstock ID 114852403; Project/Title: 15 Places to

Famous statue of bavaria at the theresienwiese in munich, germany.

Famous statue of bavaria at the theresienwiese in munich, germany.

Berlin-Zehlendorf Church,

Berlin-Zehlendorf Church,

panorama landscape with castle on pfaueninsel (peacock island) in berlin wannsee, germany;

panorama landscape with castle on pfaueninsel (peacock island) in berlin wannsee, germany;

Restaurant, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany

Restaurant, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany

Kollwitzplatz, Berlin, Germany

Kollwitzplatz, Berlin, Germany

Kulturbrauerei, Berlin, Germany

Kulturbrauerei, Berlin, Germany

Twelve Apostles Church in Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany.

Twelve Apostles Church in Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany.

Old abandoned american radar station from the cold war in West Berlin, Germany.

Old abandoned american radar station from the cold war in West Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Art: Molecule Men in the river Spree; Shutterstock ID 16135933; Project/Title: Fodors Germany Gold Guide; Destination: Germany; Downloader: Jessica Parkhill

Berlin Art: Molecule Men in the river Spree; Shutterstock ID 16135933; Project/Title: Fodors Germany Gold Guide; Destination: Germany; Downloader: Jessica Parkhill

Soviet War Memorial, Treptower Park, Treptow, Berlin, Germany

Soviet War Memorial, Treptower Park, Treptow, Berlin, Germany

Sunwatch located in Treptower Park, Berlin. There is flowerbeds and trees in the background and blue skies with clouds.

Sunwatch located in Treptower Park, Berlin. There is flowerbeds and trees in the background and blue skies with clouds.

The palace of Oranienburg in Brandenburg;

The palace of Oranienburg in Brandenburg;

Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg concentration camp with barracks and Soviet Liberation Memorial on the background, Germany.

Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg concentration camp with barracks and Soviet Liberation Memorial on the background, Germany.

Frankfurt's Nordend district at dusk.

Frankfurt's Nordend district at dusk.

CIRCA OCTOBER 2011 - BERLIN: the Tempelhofer Feld, the former airport of Berlin-Tempelhof which has been redesigned as a public park, Berlin.

CIRCA OCTOBER 2011 - BERLIN: the Tempelhofer Feld, the former airport of Berlin-Tempelhof which has been redesigned as a public park, Berlin.

Evening view of the Potsdamer Platz intersection, Berlin, Germany

Evening view of the Potsdamer Platz intersection, Berlin, Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 23, 2010: The Neue Nationalgalerie art gallery is a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1968 as part of the Kulturforum;

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 23, 2010: The Neue Nationalgalerie art gallery is a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1968 as part of the Kulturforum;

Sony Center at the Postdamer Platz in Berlin. Germany.

Sony Center at the Postdamer Platz in Berlin. Germany.

Unidentified people in front of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. Sanssouci Palace is former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, opened at 1747.

Unidentified people in front of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. Sanssouci Palace is former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, opened at 1747.

Potsdam, Germany - July 1, 2015: Charlottenhof Palace in the Sanssouci park in Potsdam in Germany.

Potsdam, Germany - July 1, 2015: Charlottenhof Palace in the Sanssouci park in Potsdam in Germany.

The New Palace Neues Palais in Potsdam, Germany.

The New Palace Neues Palais in Potsdam, Germany.

POTSDAM, GERMANY - AUG 8, 2015: view of the Belvedere, a palace in the New Garden on the Pfingstberg hill in Potsdam, Germany. Frederick William IV constructed the castle in 1847.

POTSDAM, GERMANY - AUG 8, 2015: view of the Belvedere, a palace in the New Garden on the Pfingstberg hill in Potsdam, Germany. Frederick William IV constructed the castle in 1847.

The Cecilienhof Palace is a palace located in the northern part of the Neuer Garten park in Potsdam, close to lake Jungfernsee. Since 1990 is part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin as World Heritage Site declared by the Unesco.

The Cecilienhof Palace is a palace located in the northern part of the Neuer Garten park in Potsdam, close to lake Jungfernsee. Since 1990 is part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin as World Heritage Site declared by the Unesco.

Exterior of traditional wooden Russian house in colony of Alexandrowka, Potsdam, Germany.

Exterior of traditional wooden Russian house in colony of Alexandrowka, Potsdam, Germany.

Kleine schloss - small castle in babelsberg park in Potsdam, Germany.

Kleine schloss - small castle in babelsberg park in Potsdam, Germany.

View to the Church of the Redeemer in Sacrow, Potsdam, near Berlin. The church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

View to the Church of the Redeemer in Sacrow, Potsdam, near Berlin. The church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PFORZHEIM, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: The shopping centre Schloessle galerie on August 20, 2013 in Pforzheim, Germany. It is situated at the gate to the Black Forest. It is known for its jewelry and watch-making industry.

PFORZHEIM, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: The shopping centre Schloessle galerie on August 20, 2013 in Pforzheim, Germany. It is situated at the gate to the Black Forest. It is known for its jewelry and watch-making industry.

Bad Liebenzell castle in Black forest region. Famoust spa town.

Bad Liebenzell castle in Black forest region. Famoust spa town.

Calw, Germany;

Calw, Germany;

Upper Market Square with City Hall, Freudenstadt, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe.

Upper Market Square with City Hall, Freudenstadt, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe.

Village of Baiersbronn near Freudenstadt in Black Forest,Germany

Village of Baiersbronn near Freudenstadt in Black Forest,Germany

Schwarzwald forest villages landscape. Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Germany.

Schwarzwald forest villages landscape. Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Germany.

The largest cuckoo clock in the world in Triberg.

The largest cuckoo clock in the world in Triberg.

Panoramic view of Baden-Baden. Europe, Germany;

Panoramic view of Baden-Baden. Europe, Germany;

Bad Herrenalb, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

Bad Herrenalb, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

KARLSRUHE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 16: Monument of Karl Friedrich von Baden in front of the Karlsruhe Palace on September 16, 2012 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The monument was erected in 1840.;

KARLSRUHE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 16: Monument of Karl Friedrich von Baden in front of the Karlsruhe Palace on September 16, 2012 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The monument was erected in 1840.;

Town hall of Alpirsbach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg

Town hall of Alpirsbach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg

Staufen, Schwarzwald;

Staufen, Schwarzwald;

idyllic Landscape at Lake Titisee in Black Forest,Germany;

idyllic Landscape at Lake Titisee in Black Forest,Germany;

Church of Freiburg masterpiece of gothic architecture;

Church of Freiburg masterpiece of gothic architecture;

Bird eye view of buildings in Freiburg im Breisgau city, Baden-Wuerttemberg state, Germany;

Bird eye view of buildings in Freiburg im Breisgau city, Baden-Wuerttemberg state, Germany;

FRANKFURT - MAY 5: Pictoresque Sachsenhausen district on May 5, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt is the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a population of 687,775.

FRANKFURT - MAY 5: Pictoresque Sachsenhausen district on May 5, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt is the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a population of 687,775.

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 23: Tourists around the former Allied checkpoint 'Charlie' on May 23, 2014. Nowadays this site is a tourist attraction.

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 23: Tourists around the former Allied checkpoint 'Charlie' on May 23, 2014. Nowadays this site is a tourist attraction.

Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin was the crossing point Between East and West Berlin sectors during the Cold War.

Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin was the crossing point Between East and West Berlin sectors during the Cold War.

Museum, Topography of Terror, Berlin, Germany

Museum, Topography of Terror, Berlin, Germany

Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom); Shutterstock ID 109385288; Project/Title: Berlin; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom); Shutterstock ID 109385288; Project/Title: Berlin; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Neue Synagoge, Berlin, Germany

Neue Synagoge, Berlin, Germany

Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany

Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany

The Jewish Memorial in Berlin, Germany.;

The Jewish Memorial in Berlin, Germany.;

Nikolaiviertel, St. Nicholas' Church, Berlin, Germany

Nikolaiviertel, St. Nicholas' Church, Berlin, Germany

Museumsinel, Berlin, Germany

Museumsinel, Berlin, Germany

Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany

Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany

Illuminated glass dome on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin in the evening;

Illuminated glass dome on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin in the evening;

The DDR Museum, is an interactive museum in the centre of Berlin. Its exhibition shows the daily life in East Germany.

The DDR Museum, is an interactive museum in the centre of Berlin. Its exhibition shows the daily life in East Germany.

Konzerthaus Berlin, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany; The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall

Konzerthaus Berlin, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany; The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall

The Berliner Dom, Berlin Cathedral, Berlin, Germany

The Berliner Dom, Berlin Cathedral, Berlin, Germany

Museum Island in Berlin - Germany.

Museum Island in Berlin - Germany.

Tiergarten view with rows of trees in Berlin, Germany.

Tiergarten view with rows of trees in Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Victory Column, Siegessaule, Berlin, Germany

Berlin Victory Column, Siegessaule, Berlin, Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 11: Main entrance of Kaufhaus des Westens or Kadewe department store along Tauentzien street taken on June 11, 2013. KaDeWe is largest most famous department store in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 11: Main entrance of Kaufhaus des Westens or Kadewe department store along Tauentzien street taken on June 11, 2013. KaDeWe is largest most famous department store in Germany.

Interior, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Berlin, Germany

Interior, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Berlin, Germany

The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin owns one of the largest collections of works by the German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945). Kollwitz lived and worked in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg for over 50 years. The museum opened in 1986 and now ow

The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin owns one of the largest collections of works by the German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945). Kollwitz lived and worked in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg for over 50 years. The museum opened in 1986 and now ow

Museum of Photography, Berlin, Germany

Museum of Photography, Berlin, Germany

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 14, 2015: Beautiful view at Planten un Blomen park. Planten un Blomen is an urban park with a size of 47 hectares.

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 14, 2015: Beautiful view at Planten un Blomen park. Planten un Blomen is an urban park with a size of 47 hectares.

Statue of Lady Justice in Frankfurt's central square; Shutterstock ID 13753837; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Statue of Lady Justice in Frankfurt's central square; Shutterstock ID 13753837; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Traditional christmas market in the historic center of Frankfurt, Germany.

Traditional christmas market in the historic center of Frankfurt, Germany.

Fischmarkt building (Fish Market) at Hamburg, Germany.

Fischmarkt building (Fish Market) at Hamburg, Germany.

Famous old Speicherstadt in Hamburg, build with red bricks

Famous old Speicherstadt in Hamburg, build with red bricks

Control operating console in Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany.

Control operating console in Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany.

Old half-timbered house as a restaurant in Hamburg district Altona in springtime. The old, thatched farmhouse is a restaurant today which is used with pleasure for weddings. The farmhouse has been built in 1759.

Old half-timbered house as a restaurant in Hamburg district Altona in springtime. The old, thatched farmhouse is a restaurant today which is used with pleasure for weddings. The farmhouse has been built in 1759.

Hamburg, Germany - Blankenese, famous suburb of narrow pedestrian paths and stairways. View with Elbe river. District of Altona.

Hamburg, Germany - Blankenese, famous suburb of narrow pedestrian paths and stairways. View with Elbe river. District of Altona.

Famous bayerisches nationalmuseum in munich.

Famous bayerisches nationalmuseum in munich.

Five continents museum in munich

Five continents museum in munich

Haus der Kunst museum in munich.

Haus der Kunst museum in munich.

Park in Munich in fornt of the Alte Pinakothek

Park in Munich in fornt of the Alte Pinakothek

Brandhorst museum in Munich

Brandhorst museum in Munich

Munich, Germany - January 03 2016: Old white car on the exhibition in Pinakothek der Moderne museum, situated in the city centre of Munich.

Munich, Germany - January 03 2016: Old white car on the exhibition in Pinakothek der Moderne museum, situated in the city centre of Munich.

new pinakothek der moderne (museum) in munich

new pinakothek der moderne (museum) in munich

The Catholic Parish and University Church St. Louis, called Ludwigskirche, in Munich is a monumental church in neo-romanesque style with the second-largest altar fresco of the world.

The Catholic Parish and University Church St. Louis, called Ludwigskirche, in Munich is a monumental church in neo-romanesque style with the second-largest altar fresco of the world.

historic Siegestor in Munich, Germany

historic Siegestor in Munich, Germany

People relax outdoor on a beautiful October day, sitting in the sun, drinking beer and eating Bavarian traditional food in one of the many open air seasonal restaurant (Biergarten) of the Englischer Garten in Munich.

People relax outdoor on a beautiful October day, sitting in the sun, drinking beer and eating Bavarian traditional food in one of the many open air seasonal restaurant (Biergarten) of the Englischer Garten in Munich.

Messe Frankfurt is the owner and operator of the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The exhibition grounds are located in the Bockenheim and Westend-Süd districts, close to the city centre. At 578,000 square metres and with ten

Messe Frankfurt is the owner and operator of the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The exhibition grounds are located in the Bockenheim and Westend-Süd districts, close to the city centre. At 578,000 square metres and with ten

A Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey at Frankfurt Zoo.

A Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey at Frankfurt Zoo.

Boats along the river under skyscrapers, Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany.

Boats along the river under skyscrapers, Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany.

Beautiful view of famous Hamburg town hall with dramatic clouds and blue sky at market square near lake Binnenalster in Altstadt quarter, Hamburg, Germany.

Beautiful view of famous Hamburg town hall with dramatic clouds and blue sky at market square near lake Binnenalster in Altstadt quarter, Hamburg, Germany.

Inner Alster Lake is one of two artificial lakes in Hamburg.

Inner Alster Lake is one of two artificial lakes in Hamburg.

Wide angle view of famous Chilehaus (Chile House) in Hamburg, Germany.

Wide angle view of famous Chilehaus (Chile House) in Hamburg, Germany.

Building of Hamburger Kunsthalle - famous art museum in Hamburg, Germany, created in 1869.

Building of Hamburger Kunsthalle - famous art museum in Hamburg, Germany, created in 1869.

Aerial view of the City Hall with the Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany.

Aerial view of the City Hall with the Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany.

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 28, 2014: Travelers walk inside the Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) in Hamburg. With 450,000 daily passengers it is the 2nd busies station in Europe.

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 28, 2014: Travelers walk inside the Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) in Hamburg. With 450,000 daily passengers it is the 2nd busies station in Europe.

St. Nicholas Church and old city hall on Alter Markt square in Potsdam, Germany.

St. Nicholas Church and old city hall on Alter Markt square in Potsdam, Germany.

Typical houses in the Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) of Potsdam, Germany.

Typical houses in the Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) of Potsdam, Germany.

Nauen Gate in the Old Town of Potsdam.

Nauen Gate in the Old Town of Potsdam.

Film Museum in Potsdam, Germany.

Film Museum in Potsdam, Germany.

Marienplatz town hall - Munich - Germany.

Marienplatz town hall - Munich - Germany.

The night scene of town hall at the Marienplatz in Munich; Shutterstock ID 29139556; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

The night scene of town hall at the Marienplatz in Munich; Shutterstock ID 29139556; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

MUNICH - AUGUST 7: View of famous Marienplatz on August 7, 2008 in Munich, Germany. Marienplatz is the always crowded very heart of the city.;

MUNICH - AUGUST 7: View of famous Marienplatz on August 7, 2008 in Munich, Germany. Marienplatz is the always crowded very heart of the city.;

The Liberty Hall is a monument on the hill above the city of Kelheim.

The Liberty Hall is a monument on the hill above the city of Kelheim.

Bad Schandau, Saxon Scheiz in Germany, on a sunny autumn day.

Bad Schandau, Saxon Scheiz in Germany, on a sunny autumn day.

Otto Gvericke Statue, in Magdeburg, Germany.

Otto Gvericke Statue, in Magdeburg, Germany.

Cathedral of Magdeburg at river Elbe, Germany

Cathedral of Magdeburg at river Elbe, Germany

Hundertwasser House (Green Citadel) - one of the most famous landmarks in Magdeburg, Germany.

Hundertwasser House (Green Citadel) - one of the most famous landmarks in Magdeburg, Germany.

View to the facades and roofs of old houses at the market place of Torgau (Saxony; Germany). The market place is located in the old town with a lot of Patrician and Renaissance style houses. People go shopping or there are visiting the town. In the buildin

View to the facades and roofs of old houses at the market place of Torgau (Saxony; Germany). The market place is located in the old town with a lot of Patrician and Renaissance style houses. People go shopping or there are visiting the town. In the buildin

View of Breisach in Germany at the edge of the Rhine.

View of Breisach in Germany at the edge of the Rhine.

Panorama of Braubach on the Rhine with the Marksburg castle. Photo taken on: August 01st, 2010

Panorama of Braubach on the Rhine with the Marksburg castle. Photo taken on: August 01st, 2010

View Marksburg castle in Germany, Europe over blue sky on top of the high mountain.

View Marksburg castle in Germany, Europe over blue sky on top of the high mountain.

The river Rhine at Remagen (Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, County Ahrweiler) taken at a sunny day with a cloudless blue sky. Photo taken on: August 31st, 2015

The river Rhine at Remagen (Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, County Ahrweiler) taken at a sunny day with a cloudless blue sky. Photo taken on: August 31st, 2015

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