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When all's said and done, Hamburg's appeal can be narrowed down to one simple calling card: Welcome to one of the coolest cities on earth.

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Germany’s second-largest metropolis, Hamburg is one of Europe’s coolest destinations. Here are the top things to do in this historic port city.

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