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Hamburg - History of the town
The city takes its name from the first permanent building on the site, a castle ordered to be built by Emperor Charlemagne in 808 AD. The castle was built on some rocky ground in a marsh between the Alster... [more] Hamburg - an introduction
Hamburg is a city-state; it values its status as a 'free city', being as far as possible independent of other states that existed and exist in Germany. Nevertheless, during the centuries, Hamburg... [more] Hamburg: Harbour
Hamburg Harbour, or the Port of Hamburg, is a deep water port off the North Sea, on the River Elbe in Hamburg, Germany. It is named Germany's 'Gateway to the World' and it is the largest sea-port... [more] Hamburg: St. Michaelis church
St. Michaelis, called 'Michel', is Hamburg's main protestant church (Hauptkirche) and the most famous church in the city. It is a true landmark of the Hamburg. It is dedicated to the archangel... [more]
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Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the cultural center of Northern Germany.