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Freiburg



Capital of the Black Forest, the city of Freiburg is one of the most beautiful German cities. The city is Known for its tinsel township and interesting monuments. The intertwining streets have the enigma and the enchantment that no other city can offer. The small streams and brooks like the Bachle beautify the city even more.

Freiburg Places of Interest

Offering a picturesque landscape the city of Freiburg is home to some of the historical and monumental structures that add up to the beauty of the city. Some of the places of interest are:

The Münsterplatz or the minster square: Surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the old township, it has become the heart of attraction for tourists. It was previously a graveyard of the Parish Church until the eighteenth century. People from all over the world flock in to explore the market area in the Münsterplatz vicinity.

The Freiburg Minster, is famous for its 116 meter spire, which had been declared as the most beautiful spire of Christendom by a leading Basle author.

Another such beautiful spot is that of the Historisches Kaufhaus or the Historical Merchant’s Hall, previously used as a customs house and storehouse for the market complex supervised by the municipality. It has gained acclamation as one of the finest sightseeing spots because of its fine architecture. The fine stone ornamentation, the beautiful archways, the open arcades and the pentaxial hall, all add up to the beauty of the site.

Freiburg in Breisgau

Freiburg is also known by the name of Freiburg im Breisgau, where Breisgau is the name of a region in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg.

Home to some of the best vineyards, Freiburg is an ideal resort for food and drink lovers.