In search of awesome architecture? Look no further than Germany. The country is home to a staggering 46 UNESCO World Heritage sites, spanning well-known cities like Hamburg and Berlin to lesser-known areas like Baden-Württemberg and Thuringia. Here you'll discover Modernist housing estates, find examples of strong industrial roots – like that of the Erzgebirge Mining Region – and plenty more. We've teamed up with the German National Tourist Board to help you explore the best of Germany's UNESCO World Heritage sites with our handy guide. Better yet, you can download our free guidebook to Germany's UNESCO World Heritage sites – just click here!
On the subject of the best parts of a country, we've covered how to spend 48 hours in Kobe. This Japanese city is a highlights reel of things to do and see: think historic hot springs, world-class cuisine and beautiful mountain landscapes. And if you've always wondered why Kobe beef is so world-renowned, continue reading to find out why – along with plenty of other fun facts and itinerary-packed days.
With a rich cultural legacy, historic towns and enchanting landscapes, it's little wonder that Germany is home to a staggering 46 World Heritage sites. The cradle of Modernism, Lutherism, classical music and fine art has Bauhaus gems, handsome cathedrals and charming old towns to marvel at. But this is also a country with strong industrial roots, where World Heritage sites come in the form of the water management system in Augsburg and Völklingen Ironworks, and where cliff-top castles, manicured gardens and wild landscapes provide balance to Germany's cosmopolitan cities.
From Bamberg's charming old town to Hamburg's Speicherstadt, Zollverein coal mine to resplendent Aachen Cathedral, Margravial Opera House to the vast Wadden Sea and the impossibly sited Wartburg Castle, prepare to be amazed.
The Rough Guide to Germany's World Heritage Sites charts all 46 places, with evocative images and a small locator map to pinpoint exactly where each is. Each of the seven main chapters is dedicated to a different theme: historic town centres; architecture and design; industrial heritage; churches and abbeys; cultural and intellectual history; nature, gardens and landscapes; and palaces and castles. The main chapters are followed by a selection of carefully crafted itineraries, intended to provide inspiration for how to combine several World Heritage Sites on a single trip to Germany. A comprehensive country map and introduction, found at the start of the book, complete the picture.
Home to historic hot springs, world-class cuisine and beautiful mountain landscapes within easy reach of the city, Kobe offers an accessible highlights package of Japan's best bits. What's more, it's just an hour from Kyoto and 20 minutes from Osaka by train, so it's a breeze to reach. Read our Kobe travel itinerary for ideas on how to spend 48 hours in Kobe.
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