Germany
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- Look up the Rendsburg High Bridge in Rendsberg, Germany with the large train bridge into the city ✅ 2024-10-04
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Rendsburg High Bridge
🗓️/2023/10/02 On the way from Denmark to Hamburg, Germany, we went through Rendsburg. It had a very impressive “High Bridge”. This bridge is known as the Rendsburg High Bridge. The bridge was erected between 1911 and 1913. Here are a few good videos of riding through town on the train:
Berlin
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- German Museum of Technology (Teknik Museum)
- https://anhalter.technikmuseum.berlin/
- 3D Walk-thru of an old train station in Berlin
- https://anhalter.technikmuseum.berlin/
- Public Transit
- BVG App (City of Berlin)
- Deutche Bahn
- DB Navigator (mobile app)
- Trains into / out of Germany
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- watching a crow take food out the trash can. And then putting the trash back in
Germany
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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country located in Central Europe. It is bordered by Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria to the southeast, Switzerland to the south, France to the southwest, and Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands to the west. Germany has a coastline along the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and is Europe’s largest economy and a pivotal member of the European Union.
The country is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, which includes contributions to art, philosophy, music, science, and engineering. Germany was a key player in both World Wars and was divided into East and West during the Cold War, prior to reunification in 1990. The capital and largest city is Berlin, which is a hub of culture, politics, media, and science.
Germany operates as a federal parliamentary republic and has a strong economy driven by exports, particularly of automotive and machinery products. It is recognized for its high standard of living, social security system, and comprehensive healthcare and education systems.
The German political landscape is characterized by a multi-party system, with the most prominent parties traditionally including the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Social Democratic Party (SPD), and the Free Democrats (FDP). Environmental issues, renewable energy, and industrial policy are among the topics of significant political focus.
Germany is renowned for its cultural events like Oktoberfest, classical composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach, and influential philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche. The country offers diverse landscapes, from the Alps in the south to the vast forests and river valleys inland, enhancing its appeal as a travel destination.
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