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The document discusses several attractions in Germany, including the Berlin Wall and Heidelberg Castle. It provides details about the Berlin Wall, which divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989 and was built by East Germany to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It also mentions Konigstein Fortress, a famous fortified structure dating back to the 13th century that has been used as a stronghold and prison. Finally, it briefly describes Heidelberg Castle, once a Gothic masterpiece that was damaged by fires but remains a popular tourist attraction, as well as the Deutsches Museum and Marienplatz square in Munich.

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Travel Brochure

The document discusses several attractions in Germany, including the Berlin Wall and Heidelberg Castle. It provides details about the Berlin Wall, which divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989 and was built by East Germany to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It also mentions Konigstein Fortress, a famous fortified structure dating back to the 13th century that has been used as a stronghold and prison. Finally, it briefly describes Heidelberg Castle, once a Gothic masterpiece that was damaged by fires but remains a popular tourist attraction, as well as the Deutsches Museum and Marienplatz square in Munich.

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The Berlin Wall

Germany is a wonderful place to not


just visit but to also live. Many
attractions catch the eyes of many
tourists and residents. Some of these
places include the Berlin Wall,
Heidelberg Castle, Dresden Konistein
Fortress, Marienplatz, and the
Deutsches Museum. Not only does
Germany have great places to visit but
it also has great food items. Overall
Germany is a great place to take the
family to visitor live.

The wall divided Berlin from 1961 to


1989 and it was constructed by the
German Democratic Republic. The
whole divider included concrete walls,
Guard towers, anti-driving areas, and
nail beds. The main cause for the wall
was to keep thousands of East Germans
from going to the west to be
democratic. The wall totally encircled
West Berlin. This wall is definitely the
place to visit if you are a fan of ancient
ruins and history.

Konigstein Fortress
If you a big history nut, this is the place
for you! This building is a famous
fortified structure. There is no really
date to when the site was built but
rumor say that a castle in the same area
goes back to 1233. It was mainly used
as a stronghold, or a 16th century
monastery. In 1589 Elector Christian
turned it into a fortress for the
Confederation of the Rhine. It was also
used as a retreat for soldiers. During
both World Wars, it was used as a
prisoner of war camp.

Deutsches Museum

Heidelberg Castle

This museum is currently located in


Munich, Germany. This museum is the
largest museum of science and
technology, with 28,000 exhibits. It
receives about 1.5 million visitors per

It was once a Gothic masterpiece but it


encountered many tough times. It was
burned by the French Army in 1689
and was struck by lightning 100 years
later. Although it is not at its former
glory, the castle is still a great place to
visit on vacation. It offers wonderful
views of the city and the river with
admission prices being only 3 Euros for
adults and 1.50 for children. And there
are even special deals for family that
include guided tours.

year. This is the place to visit if you are


a big history fan or you just like to
walk around and explore and learn new
things.

Marienplatz
During the Middle Ages, markets and
tournaments were held in this city
square. It was named after the
Mariensaule (a Marian column) to
celebrate the end of Swedish
occupation. The square is mainly
dominated by the New City Hall. The
rest of the square holds many shops and
places to eat. This is a fantastic place to
spend the day walking around and
exploring all of the food and shopping
places.

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