8 Must-See Free Attractions in Germany

1️⃣ Berlin Wall ❤️ Berlin was divided into East and West in 1961, and the Berlin Wall separated the people of the city. The wall was demolished in 1989 after the end of the Cold War. The remaining 1,316-meter section of the wall is covered in paintings of different themes and is known as the largest open-air gallery in the world. 2️⃣ Brandenburg Gate ❤️ Built between 1788 and 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by King Frederick the Great of Prussia to celebrate the victory of the Seven Years' War. It is named after the road that leads to Brandenburg. 3️⃣ Potsdamer Platz ❤️ Located next to the Berlin Kulturforum, Potsdamer Platz was the busiest and most prosperous street in Germany before World War II. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, many cinemas, restaurants, shopping malls, and skyscrapers were built here, making it the most charming city square in Germany. 4️⃣ Marienplatz ❤️ Marienplatz is home to the New and Old Town Halls of Munich. Known as the "living room" of Munich, it is the transportation hub of the city and a venue for various political and cultural events, as well as a place for citizens to relax and gather. 5️⃣ Frankfurt Financial District ❤️ The financial center of Europe, the district is home to many skyscrapers and the offices of Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Dresdner Bank, Bank of China, and Citibank. The 249-meter-high observation deck of the Commerzbank Tower offers a panoramic view of Frankfurt. 6️⃣ Cologne Old Town ❤️ The buildings in the old town are quaint and beautiful, and those near the Rhine River are colorful, showcasing the Germans' long-standing urban aesthetics. The bustling shopping streets and small pubs are also worth a visit. 7️⃣ Heidelberg University ❤️ The oldest university in Germany, Heidelberg University has produced many famous people. The university is also home to the world's only "student prison," which is covered in graffiti. 8️⃣ Rhine River ❤️ In cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz, you can take a boat tour of the Rhine River, which originates in the Alps. The 1,320-kilometer-long river flows through Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and empties into the North Sea in Rotterdam. It is the largest river in Western Europe.