Hamburg harbor ferry

Sightseeing in Hamburg

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June 8th 2005
Today I got to see the city of Hamburg, in northern Germany. It is a LOT like my hometown of Seattle. Hamburg was a "free" city for many years, which means it was not controlled by any king or government. It was a member of the Hanseatic League, with many other European port cities that traded freely with each other. They are still very proud of this today. We took a ride on the harbor ferr ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more