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Hamburg is a city of 1.7 million and traces its origins to
the 8th Century. The renowned Hamburg castle was built around
950. Hamburg was bestowed with the privilege to impose customs
duty on the Elbe during the reign of monarch Barbarossa, and
ultimately went on to become a Free City of the Empire.
The original name of Hamburg was "Hammaburg " during
the period of Charlemagne. Hamburg was one of the first constituent
members of the medieval Hanseatic League and was the League's
foremost commercial docks. Surprisingly, Hamburg despite being
an old city has never ever been ruled by monarchy. Ever since
its inception, Hamburg has functioned as an independent city
republic and has been governed autonomously by its own citizens.
Even today in spite of being an integral part of the Federal
Republic of Germany, Hamburg has always safeguarded its autonomous
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Hamburg's port is one of the world's largest container ports
in Europe. The port directly employs approximately 80, 000
people who eke out their livelihood by working at the port.
Apart from the port, Hamburg distinguishes itself as one of
Germany's most important media hub and needless to say, the
renowned German press agency dpa is located in Hamburg. What
is more, some of the most prestigious and widely circulated
German magazines and newspapers are published from Hamburg.
The city has also carved a niche for itself as an international
center of musical excellence courtesy productions by famous
musical productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The prestigious
International Maritime Law Court is located in Hamburg. One
of Hamburg's unique characteristics is that it has the highest
consulates of 100 countries which is unmatched by any other
city in the world.
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Hamburg hosts mega sporting events at regular intervals and
the quintessential Hamburg resident is sports crazy. Be it
the Hanse Marathon, the polo tournaments or the annual cycle
race - the HEW Cyclassics, Hamburg has always got some sporting
activity or the other year round.
The international tennis
world has its sights on The "Rotherbaum" tennis
tournament is another annual sporting event of Hamburg which
attracts the crème-de-la-crème from the world
of tennis. Hamburg's signature football clubs Hamburger SV
and FC St. Pauli football clubs provide adrenalin excitement
through their brand of attacking football.
Some of Hamburg's most popular sports are football, handball,
tennis and hockey. Each city neighborhood has a number of
playing arenas which provide the residents of Hamburg to indulge
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Apart from traditional games there
are some impeccably maintained golf courses on the outer reaches
of Hamburg.Hamburg is blessed with Lake Alster and the swift
flowing River Elbe which provide excellent platform for indulging
in a wide range of water sports like yachting, canoeing, rowing,
kayaking and are likely to come across water sports clubs
which offer world class water sports activities.
Travour provides information on Hamburg Germany and online
booking for tours to Hamburg Germany for the FIFA World Cup.
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