The metropolis from the north, the second largest and, for many, the most beautiful city in the country... Hamburg is the "German Venice", and apart from its unreal beauty, it is also famous for football, while it can also boast of a club that was European champion (1983). ..
For a long time, that club was the only one that did not get relegated from the Bundesliga, but the fact is that since the famous clock at "Volksparkstadion" stopped ticking the time spent in the elite rank, Hamburger or HSV for short, has been playing in Zvajta - the Second League for years.
In addition to the greats, Hamburg also has a cult team - Sankt Pauli, smaller than HSV in terms of titles, but known for its specific fans, punk music and the fact that this season the Bundesliga returned to the city.
There are many symbols of Hamburg, but what it is famous for is certainly its bridges, as there are 2.500 of them - more than Venice and Amsterdam. In addition, its trademark are consulates, because there are more of them in the world only in New York.
Located on the river Elba, this city is also the largest port in the country, which is why it is called Germany's "gateway to the world", and thanks to its many parks, it is also one of the "green cities".
Many beautiful buildings give it a special touch, such as the Water Castle or the Philharmonic on the banks of the Elbe, where the draw for Euro 2024 was held.
"Volksparkstadion" is the home of HSV, and it is noteworthy that during the reconstruction it was rotated by 90 degrees in order to use the sunlight for a better view from each stand.
It hosted the 2006 World Cup, and now it will host four group stage matches and one quarterfinal.
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