A Short Guide to Germany
German residents and visitors are moving ahead into the new century, leaving in its wake a history of both division and dictatorship. The country’s inhabitants have begun to embrace its new liberalism government and redefined its cultural identity. However, no matter how hard the countrymen and women try to change their history, visitors can’t shake the feeling of being moved emotionally by Germany’s past and how it effects its people.
Germany lies in the heart of Europe and is surrounded by nine other countries; it’s considered a gateway for vacationers looking to get from one nation to another. Germany’s land is large with various castles that lie below mountains covered with snow, river valleys, forests and medieval villages still busy with activity. In fact, this is a country full of fairy tales. After all, Little Red Riding Hood took a walk in the woods, Sleeping Beauty woke up and farmland minstrels went to Bremen to develop into musicians.
Visitors can also enjoy the cities in Germany. If a visitor likes beer, Munich’s Oktoberfest is the place to be, as it here that over a million liters of beer are consumed. It’s also the place visitors can find out about the true German celebrations and 'gemutlichkeit' (this word is used by German inhabitants as a environment that is comfortable and sociable).
The city of Berlin is still recovering from the deep scars the division caused. However, there are some historical sights to see including the Brandenburg Gate that leads to the old Berlin Wall. The vivacious nightlife is often reminiscent of the 1920s and 1930s as seen in the Film Cabaret and theater of Brecht or in Marlene Dietrich songs.
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