In the very center of Europe there is a state, covered in legends and myths, with its glorious history and very hardworking and, perhaps, the most punctual people. The peculiar sights of Germany are its cities, with amazing monuments of architecture and history. Without further ado, we set off for Central Europe and visit the largest cities in Germany.
10
Bremen
Population: 569 thousand people
On the right and left banks of the Wieser River are the streets and quarters of Bremen, a city that everyone has known since childhood. After all, the events of the famous fairy tales of the Grimm brothers occur in this city in northern Germany.
Founded Bremen by the legendary Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Great in 787, and immediately became the residence of the bishops.
Today, more than 569 thousand inhabitants live in Bremen, and this is the tenth German city in terms of population.
9
Essen
Population: 583 thousand people
In the center of the Ruhr region is located the largest economic center in Germany, the city of Essen, which is part of the large Rhine-Ruhr agglomeration.
Until the middle of the XIX century, it remained a small urban settlement, but with the development of coal mining began to develop at a fast pace, and today it is one of the best on German soil.
The city with a population of 583 thousand is a large exhibition center. In addition, the most influential industrial corporations are located here.
8
Dortmund
Population: 587 thousand people
The port city in the north of Germany is connected through the canal to the North Sea, in which more than 587 thousand people live.
The story of Dortmund begins in the early Middle Ages, when he bore the name of Trotmani. In the XIII century, city residents received the right to brew beer.
Today, the city has developed metallurgy and the coal mining industry, and in the number of parks and green squares it has no equal in Germany.
7
Dusseldorf
Population: 619 thousand people
Tourists, and the residents themselves, note that Dusseldorf is the most refined and sophisticated city in Germany. Entering it with his army, Napoleon said that it was little Paris.
Indeed, it has many architectural monuments, and it stands on the banks of the river with magnificent embankments and magnificent bridges.
Dusseldorf today has a little more than 619 thousand people, and the first mention of the settlement dates back to 1135.
6
Stuttgart
Population: 634 thousand people
The name of the center of the land of Baden-Württemberg in German means “stable garden”, and it was founded in 950 by one of the Swabian dukes.
Stuttgart is located in unusually picturesque places, surrounded on all sides by forests, and has an open outlet only to the Neckar River.
One of the brightest sights is the historical and archaeological complex Old Castle, with unique expositions of ancient artifacts.
5
Frankfurt am Main
Population: 753 thousand people
Any car enthusiast knows that this city in Germany is today the largest center where the giants of the automotive industry are concentrated.
A huge automotive showroom is held here annually, and modern racing tracks are laid on the tracks in the vicinity.
In Frankfurt, old quarters harmoniously coexist with magnificent and peculiar German architecture with new high-tech neighborhoods. And the population of the urban settlement on the River Main is just over 750 thousand inhabitants.
By the way, on thebiggest.ru you can look at all the logos of cars that depict animals.
4
Cologne
Population: 1.09 million
Opens the list of German millionaires, Cologne is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and the world.
He suffered the most during the years of World War II, but was restored by the hands of caring residents, and the greatness and beauty were restored to historical monuments.
In addition to architectural monuments, Cologne is famous for its greenery, more than 40% of its area is occupied by parks and squares.
3
Munich
Population: 1.5 million
Germany is simply indented by waterways, and almost every city stands on the banks of the river. No exception, and the center of Bavaria - Munich, spread on the banks of the Isar.
By world standards, Munich is not very large, with a population of just over 1.5 million. But it is this part of Germany that is most popular among tourists who come here to see amazing architectural monuments.
2
Hamburg
Population: 1.84 million
The free city of Hamburg is the largest German and European port. The history of Hamburg begins with the fortress that Charlemagne erected to protect against raids by the Western Slavs.
The port in Hamburg has the second largest container terminal in Europe after Rotterdam.
The city has more than 60 museums and architectural attractions, hosting thousands of tourists daily. And today, 1.84 million people live in the second largest city in Germany.
1
Berlin
Population: 3.64 million
The history of the German capital began at the time of fragmentation in Germany, and only in 1701 became the residence of the kings of Prussia. Bismarck in 1871, uniting the scattered lands into a single state, proclaimed Berlin the capital of the German Empire.
Today it is the cultural and historical center of Germany with beautiful architectural buildings and historical monuments.
3 million 644 thousand inhabitants live in the largest city of Germany, but annually Berlin receives hundreds of thousands of tourists who come to enjoy the beauties of the capital.
Finally
Large cities in Germany have long become the cultural, political, financial and economic centers of Europe. Thousands of tourists annually visit Germany to enjoy the beauty of medieval architecture, take a walk along the narrow streets of ancient cities or enjoy a glass of beer in the best pubs in the world.
TheBiggest editors ask you to write in the comments which major cities of Germany you visited and what impressions they made on you.
Article author: Valery Skiba