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Alsterarkaden
After the great fire of Hamburg in 1842 the architect Alexis de Chateauneuf (1799 - 1853) designed and built this charming little riverside arcade, inspired by the very best of Venetian architecture.
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Alter Elbtunnel
Ever wonder how people travel back and forth across the harbour? Four large elevators inside the dome-shaped building at Landungsbrücken travel 24 meters below the Elbe to ferry people and cars back and forth.
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Außenalster
Hamburg’s Außenalster announced its presence as early as the thirteenth century and has long become one of the defining sights of the city.
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Binnenalster
The smaller of Hamburg’s two Alsters, this body of water forms the centre of the inner city. Famed hotels, businesses, and restaurants run along the water’s edge.
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Bismarckdenkmal
Test your knowledge of German history with a visit to the Bismarck memorial, located in the Alter Elbpark overlooking the harbour.
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Blankenese
You may have already heard that Hamburg has the largest number of millionaires in any city in Germany. Now see where they live.
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Chilehaus
Every tour of Hamburg will bring you past this building. It was designed by the architect Fritz Höger between the years 1922 and 1924.
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Deichstraße
Deichstraße, the old merchant street displays the varying styles of old Hamburg architecture. Some residences date back to the eighteenth century.
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Feuerschiff
This old English fireship once served as a floating lighthouse. It now serves its patrons as a pub, restaurant and hotel. The red ship has become part of the harbour’s scenery and is a great tourist stop.
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HafenCity
Visit one of Europe’s largest urban development plans. The southern side of the city centre is currently undergoing a transformation of sorts.
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Hamburger Hafen
Hamburg is known as one of the largest harbours in Europe, but its size does not dwarf its beauty. Stop by during the day and take a harbour tour or later in the evening to watch the docks and ships light up the sky.
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Hans Hummel Figures
Throughout the city centre you will notice statutes of men carrying buckets. They are all varying artists’ renditions of Hans Hummel - Hamburg’s famed water carrier.
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Landungsbrücken
Hamburg’s famed pier runs parallel to the Elbe along a 700-meter stretch. It was initially erected in 1839 but saw many renovations due to fire and war.
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Peterstraße
Actually a recreation of something that never actually existed, Peterstraße was built after the war as a way of remembering the past.
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Reeperbahn
While Hamburg’s Reeperbahn may not appeal to all visitors, you cannot visit the city without a quick stop. Famous for its red-light district, sex shops, entertainment, restaurants and bars, there is plenty to keep you occupied.
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Trostbrücke
Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined due to its extensive canal system. The Trost Bridge symbolizes the oldest connection between the Episcopal Old City and the earl-led New City.
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