Located deep in the heart of Europe, Germany has played a forming role in the history of the entire continent. From Carl Magnus and the Holy Roman Empire to the German Reich of Otto von Bismarck, Nazism, erection and destruction of the Berlin Wall, Germany has effected upon Europe as no other nation. From the high Alps in the south, Bavarian smooth hills and plains of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Seas, the country landscape has many castles, crowned with small towers, rich green river valleys, forests and restless mysterious medieval villages. On this land is easy to believe in fairy tales, it is easy to imagine oneself a hero of adventures of the Grimm Brothers and feel that magic is possible in our day too.

Germany has become an integral state relatively recently; before that, for centuries, the country was made up of scattered principalities, counties and the monarchies. Due to this, Germany has several major cities; each of them has its own unique character, formed by its history and the surrounding area. In each city you will not only find yourself in a quite different from the others world with a unique architectural style and artistic riches, but also feel the lifestyle, inherent in this very city. Speaking about the north of Germany, it is necessary to mention the city of Hamburg, Bremen and Luebeck, which prosperity was brought by seaborne trade. The capital, Berlin, deservedly ranks among the most popular areas irrespective of the purpose of travel, whether it's cultural programs, business or simply entertainment. In the center of the country deserves attention Hanover, and to the east you will find the real jewels - Leipzig, Weimar, Dresden and Schering. The latter, though having suffered badly from the bombings, has retained much of its pre-war architectural heritage. Going to the south, you will pass the famous Nuremberg - the home of the famous German portrait painter Dourer, and sooner or later you will arrive in Munich, the capital city of beer and art, where the famous picture galleries are located. Munich could serve as an excellent starting point for the study of the treasures of Bavaria.

Germany today is not only a treasure of historic sights; it is also a leading industrial European power. Such brands as Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen, make the country the largest producer of automobiles. The country has one of the highest standards of living. Frankfurt is the German financial center. In this ultra modern city towers the highest skyscraper in Europe. The German cities keep the endless pleasant surprises for those who appreciate good food and drinks. In addition to the excellent skill of international cuisine, each region is famous for something, from riotous rural fairs with simple food to modern light cuisine in stylish expensive restaurants. Add to this a famous variety of beer and wine, and you are sure to have the unforgettable "holiday of stomach" in Germany. Discover the country which presented the world Bauhaus and Beethoven, Goethe and mulled wine, Lager and the Bavarian lederhosen leather pants - and, be sure, you will not be disappointed.