Online dictionary of Germany travel and tourism: world cup

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Berlin

German words: Berlin
keywords: tourist resort , town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.berlin.de , http://www.berlin-tourist-information.de
explanation: Founded in 12th century, Berlin was first the capital of Brandenburg until 1701 then that of Kingdom of Prussia until 1871 before becoming the capital of a unified Germany. After WWII, Berlin was divided to 2 sectors and the eastern part was the capital of East Germany until the reunification in 1990. As attractive spots, we can quote Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche and Reichstag. Covered one third of surface by forests and waters, the population is about 3.4 millions

Cologne

German words: Köln
keywords: human heritage , rhine valley , tourist resort , town , world cup
related topics: Bonn
related web sites: http://www.stadt-koeln.de , http://www.koeln.de , http://www.domforum.de
explanation: Located on the west bank of Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia region, Cologne is one of the largest cities of Germany. Built as a Roman colony, Cologne had developed as the seat of an archbishop then a member of Hanse league during the middle ages. The famous Eau de Cologne was invented by an Italian immigrant in 18th century. After WWII, Cologne was rebuilt quickly thank to a vicinity to Bonn, West-Germany's capital. Its population is at 960,000. The cathedral of Cologne is a UNESCO's human heritage.

Dortmund

German words: Dortmund
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.dortmund.de
explanation: Initially a tiny village but rebuilt by German emperor Barbarossa in 1152, Dortmund became soon a prosperous merchant city of Hanseatic league. It was also the largest beer producer in Europe. Thank to coal mines located nearby, Dortmund played also an important role in the industry revolution of Gemany in 19th century. Dortmund-Ems Canal of 269km length, opened in 1899 allows cargo ships to reach directly Dortmund harbour from North Sea. Situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, the population is about 590,000.

Frankfurt

German words: Frankfurt , Frankfurt am Main
alternative words: Frankfurt am Main
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.frankfurt.de , http://www.altfrankfurt.com
explanation: Located on Main river, a confluent of Rhine, in Hesse region, Frankfurt forms one of the largest metropolis in Germany (population ca. 650,000). It is also an European financial center because the European central bank has chosen its seat there. Built as a Roman colony, the emperors of Holy Roman Empire had been used to be elected in Frankfurt during the middle ages. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in Frankfurt in 1749. Frankfurter Buchmesse is one of the oldest and largest book fairs of the world.

Gelsenkirchen

German words: Gelsenkirchen
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.gelsenkirchen.de
explanation: Located in Nordrhein-Westfalen region near Dutch border, Gelsenkirchen had been a tiny village until 19th century but thanks to rich coal mines of Ruhr region, Gelsenkirchen developed and industrialized quickly. For that reason, the town was severely bombed during the WWII. Schalke 04 is one of the strongest football clubs in Germany. The population is at 270,000.

Hamburg

German words: Hamburg
keywords: tourist resort , town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.hamburg.de
explanation: Located on the estuary of Elbe river near North Sea, Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the second largest harbour in Europe. Hamburg originated from a castle built in 808 by Emperor Charlemagne. During the middle ages, Hamburg had been a prosperous city of Hanse league, until the discovery of a new world by Christopher Columbus, though Hamburg still remains a member state of German federation. Reeperbahn street is well known for its night attractions. The population is about 1.7 million.

Hanover

German words: Hannover
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.hannover.de , http://www.gvh.de , http://www.hannovermesse.de
explanation: Initially a tiny fishing village on Leine river, Hanover had developed first as a merchant town of Hanse league. Hanover reached its apogee when Duke of Calenberg moved the capital to Honover in 1636 then his descendent, Georges 1st became king of Great-Britain in 1714. Though a personal union of Hanover and United Kingdom ended in 1837, Honover keeps some English flavours. CeBit is the world's largest fair in computer technology. In 2000, Hanover organized an universal exposition. The population is 516,000

Kaiserslautern

German words: Kaiserslautern
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.kaiserslautern.de
explanation: Located in Rhineland-Palatinate region, near French border, Kaiserslautern took this name because it had been a favourite hunting place of German Emperor, Barbarossa in 12th century. During 16th century, Kaiserslautern had been bitterly disputed between Catholics and Protestants, then came centuries of French invasions. The town being severely bombed, few historic monuments remains. Kaiserslautern has many research centers and universities as well as a US military base. Its population is about 100,000.

Leipzig

German words: Leipzig
keywords: town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.leipzig.de , http://www.leipzig-picture.com , http://www.leipziger-messe.de
explanation: Located in Saxony region near Czech border, Leipzig has had always a merchant vocation since the middle ages and the famous Leipzig trade fair began at this epoch. Johann Sebastian Bach worked as cantor at St. Thomas church for 27 years. In 1813, Schwarzenberg defeated Napoleon just outside Leipzig (Battle of the Nations). In 1839, Leipzig became the starting point of the first long distance railroad in Germany and its station is still one of the largest in Europe. The population is about a half million.

Munich

German words: München
keywords: tourist resort , town , world cup
related web sites: http://www.muenchen.de , http://www.oktoberfest.de , http://www.mvv-muenchen.de
explanation: Located in south Germany near Bavarian Alps, Munich has been the capital of Bavaria since 1503. It was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, and developed as the political centre of an independent Bavarian dukedom until German unification in 1871. In 1923, Hitler organized a putsch to throw down the Weimer republic. In 1972, a summer Olympic games took place. Munich is rich in Gothic and Renaissance monuments such as Frauenkirche, Peterkirche and Rathaus. The population is about 1.3 million.

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