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Kinderbücherei Bahrenfeld BüBa
Children's library
"Kinderbücherei Bahrenfeld BüBa" Hamburg is a very small library packed with children's book plus very nice staff. Come here to see a library full of love!
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Koppel 66
A Creative Hideaway in St. Georg
Koppel 66 invites you to slow down and explore. It is a place full of character, creativity, and charm. Once discovered, it is hard to forget.
by
Marie-Louise
Schlutius
Palm Trees and Bamboo
At the intersection
The "Palm Trees and Bamboo" have been here on this intersection since 2000. Whenever I'm passing through this cultural area, I get transported far away...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Oniro
Greek tapas!!
"Oniro" is a Greek restaurant in Hamburg that has plenty of variety, and I love the zucchini chips. The best is that they have tapas/meze sizes available.
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Deichstrasse
Oldest houses around
"Deichstrasse" in Hamburg hosts some of the city's oldest buildings. Many of them were destroyed in a big fire, but these ones are the survivors...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Former Jewish Temple
Now a concert music studio
The "Former Jewish Temple" in Hamburg has been here since 1931. In 1953 it was bought by the federal radio station and is now a jazz studio & venue!
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Tauschhaus
Clean out and exchange!
"Tauschhaus" in Hamburg (exchange house) is THE PLACE to get rid of everything you don't need but someone else might still enjoy! Great neighborhood spot.
by
Sebastiana
Turra
S&S Grill
Döner at its best
"S&S Grill" makes the best döner in my neighborhood in Hamburg. Also, they have a TV. Usually I don't like restaurants with TVs, except this one...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Baakenpark
A little oasis in the HafenCity
"Baakenpark" in Hamburg is in HafenCity one of the biggest architectural projects in Europe. This recreation area is one of the new gems being formed...
by
Sebastiana
Turra
Mexiko Strasse Taquería
Buen provecho!
"Mexiko Strasse Taquería" in Hamburg really reminds me of the food I had next to the Mexican border. Their tacos aren't the same you'll find everywhere...
by
Sebastiana
Turra
Cross of Nails
Network of peace
THIS "Cross of Nails" in Hamburg is one of the 330 worldwide made from the destroyed Coventry Cathedral. They're symbols of peace and reconciliation...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Löwenkopf
A lion's head at the church
The "Löwenkopf", or Lion's Head in St Petri in Hamburg, is one of the oldest pieces of art we have here in the city. It's existed since 1342...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
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