Germany has no end of outstanding tourist attractions such as Berlin, the German capital, with a monument that is so characteristic of the history of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate, which attracts both visiting politicians and tourists from all over the world. The Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament and one of the most popular landmarks, with its walkable glass dome, designed by the architect Norman Foster.

The Zwinger Palace in Dresden is one of the most famous masterpieces of baroque architecture and bore witness to a glorious dynasty. Ornately decorated pavilions and galleries surround the inner courtyard.
The two royal castles famous throughout the world stand out against the spectacular backdrop of the Alps. The castle of Neuschwanstein, built for Louis II, is the most visited building in Germany and was constructed following the examples of the castles of German medieval feudalism. Cologne Cathedral is a masterpiece of gothic architecture and one of the most magnificent sacred constructions in the Christian world.
Hamburg is an impressive maze of canals, basins, quays and bridges and its famous port is one of the leading sea freight centres in the world.

But Germany is not just about culture, it is also about music and it possesses a unique heritage of classical music. Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms or Richard Wagner are just some of the very great German composers whose works are interpreted all over the world.