Fun facts about Hamburg
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The name Hamburg comes from a castle ordered constructed by Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808.
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million.
From the “History” section
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Hamburg has more bridges within its city limits than any other city in the world.
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Hamburg's Afghan community of about 50,000 people is the largest not only in Germany but also in Europe.
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Elbphilharmonie, opened in January 2017, is a sail-shaped concert hall built on top of an old warehouse.
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Photo: IqRS, DooFi · Public Domain
Hamburg celebrated the Matthiae-Mahl feast for Hanseatic League cities for the first time on 25 February 1356.
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: IqRS, DooFi · Public Domain