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The Little Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Our five favourite cities in Europe

Europe is a continent full of charm, history, and vibrant cultures, each city offering its own unique experience. After much deliberation, we’ve narrowed down our list to five cities that hold a special place in our hearts. These cities each bring something different to the table—whether it’s a rich history, stunning architecture, or simply a vibe that resonates with us.

The town hall of Lüneburg with its baroque facade in Lower Saxony, Germany.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Our five favourite German cities of 2022

In 2022, we explored more enchanting cities across Germany, each with its unique charm and history. Here are our five favourites from that year.

Schloss Muskau in Muskau Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bad Muskau, Saxony.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Prince Pückler’s Gardens

Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau was a German nobleman, author, bon vivant, world traveller and garden designer. His interest in gardens and landscape design was aroused as a young man. Pückler, who is considered to be the most important Prussian garden artist, designed three large landscape parks, in the course of his life.

The historic town hall of Stralsund in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Our five favourite German cities of 2021

In 2021, we continued our exploration of Germany, uncovering more fascinating cities with unique allure. Here are our five favourites from that year.

The Albrechtsburg and Meissen Cathedral in Meissen, Germany.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Our five favourite German cities of 2020

2020 was a year of discovering diverse and beautiful German cities, each with its unique charm and history. Here are our five favourites from that year.

The Sieberstor and the Kobolzeller Tor in the romantic Old Town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Our five favourite German cities of 2019

As we reminisce about our travels through Germany, 2019 stands out as a year of discovering some of the country's most charming and historically rich cities. Here are our top five favourites from that year.

The statue of Friedrich Rückert in front of the town hall of Schweinfurt, Germany.
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Philipp J. Conrad

Welcome to Places We Have Been To

Hello and welcome to the new website for Places We Have Been To. In times like these, where we are not able to travel we might need some reminders of how beautiful this world is and what it has to offer for us.