A tale of seven German cities

Michael Turtle
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:47am, first published March 8 2020 - 12:30am
The King of Germany tried to turn Bamberg into a 'second Rome' in the 11th century. Pictures: Michael Turtle
The King of Germany tried to turn Bamberg into a 'second Rome' in the 11th century. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Germany is a country of cities. It's one of the most decentralised in Europe, with the population spread across dozens of cities, each with their own character, heritage, and economic priorities. And, without the mountains of Switzerland, the coast of Italy, or the islands of Spain, most tourists to Germany find themselves focusing on the country's cities.

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Michael Turtle

Michael Turtle

Travel writer

Michael Turtle is an Australian journalist who left his job in television to travel the world forever. He'll show you how to find the lesser-known places, get involved in the culture, learn the history, and meet locals along the way.

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