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Advent Season and Christmas Markets:
The magic of the festive season takes on its own particular charm in wonderful Christmas Markets, glowing centrepieces of most villages, towns and cities of Germany. Begin your holiday season with a wonderful centuries-old tradition: stroll the decorated boutique-lined streets and browse for hand-made local crafts, toys, wood carvings, and delicate ornaments. You'll love the festive atmosphere, taste some "Gluehwein" in the aroma of roasting chestnuts, sausages and fresh baked goods. And enjoy Johann Sebastian Bach's "Weihnachtsoratorium" or any other wonderful Advent concert.

Pope Benedict XVI:
Bavaria is not only marked by scenic alpine panoramas, beer gardens and baroque architecture, it is also known as "Terra Benedictina" (Benedictine country). The devotion to the Virgin Mary is expressed through the most holy shrine in Southern Germany, in the city of Altotting. Experience one of the most fascinating areas in Bavaria where the present Pope Benedict XVI was born and grown up. Follow his footsteps - the 'Benedict Trail'.

November Revolution 1989 - The Fall of Berlin Wall
Experience East and West German history. Discover a country that was divided. A country that through the peaceful "November Revolution" of 1989 in the GDR and the fall of the Berlin Wall became a symbol of hope, of a new beginning, of a new future – not only for Germany, but for the entire world. Visit some of the pivotal locations of this emotional time: the St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig, the Wall, one of many DDR museums and the legendary Checkpoint Charlie. And last but not least, Germany's new capital city, Berlin. Since reunification a city that has been refurbished and restored to combine old and new in an invigorating, exciting city.