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Five: Lubeck.
吕贝克
As one of the largest Baltic seaports in Germany,
吕贝克拥有德国最大的波罗地海港，
Lubeck is located in the country's northern-most state, Schleswig-Holstein.
它属于石勒苏益格-荷尔斯泰因州，也是德国最北端的大州。
Founded in 1143, Lubeck served for several centuries as the capital seat of the Hanseatic League.
始建于1143年，几个世纪以来它一直是汉莎同盟的中心。
Although it was the first German city to be bombed and damaged during World War II,
尽管它是二战当中第一个遭空袭的德国城市，
Lubeck still retains much of its medieval architecture,
这里还是保留着许多中世纪建筑，
making it a popular tourist destination.
也让它成为了著名旅游城市。
A walk through the narrow streets of the Altstadt offers views of historic sites like the stunning cathedral,
漫步在狭窄的老城街道，你会看到许多历史古迹，比如雄伟的大教堂，
the 12th century Town Hall and the old city gates of which the Holstentor is the most famous.
12世纪市政大楼，霍尔斯坦门最著名的要数它的老城门。
Four: Heidelberg.
海德堡
With historic treasures like the medieval Old Bridge, the Heidelberg Castle,
这里有许多珍贵的历史古建筑，包括中世纪老桥，海德堡古堡，
the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Knight St.George House,
圣灵大教堂以及圣乔治骑士宫，
it is no wonder that Heidelberg is a popular tourist attraction.
难怪这里是著名旅游景区。
The city center's main street, Haupstrasse, is packed with pubs, restaurants, museums,
市中心的主要街道“Haupstrasse”挤满了酒吧、旅店、博物馆、
art galleries, shops and markets selling the likes of beer steins, cuckoo clocks and German sausages.
艺术画廊、以及售卖精致啤酒杯、布谷鸟钟以及德国香肠的商店和市场。
Home to Germany's oldest university,
这里有德国最古老的大学，
Heidelberg's long academic history can be retraced along the Philosopher's Walk,
这条“哲学者之路”可以带您重温海德堡那悠久的学术史，
a scenic footpath often walked by many earlier philosophers and professors.
许多早期哲学家和教授经常来这这里行走。
Three: Neuschwanstein.
新天鹅堡
The most photographed building in Germany,
这里是留下镜头最多的德国旅游景点，
Neuschwanstein Castle, is also one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.
新天鹅堡是欧洲最著名的景点之一。
Nestled among the breathtaking beauty of the Bavarian Alps near the town of Fussen,
坐落在美丽的巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯群山中，靠近菲森镇，
this fairy-tale castle served as the inspiration behind Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
迪士尼巨作《睡美人》当中的城堡更是受到了它的启发。
Constructed in the late 1800s, Neuschwanstein Castle was never built for defense purposes as most castles.
城堡始建于19世纪末，相比于多数城堡的防御用途，新天鹅城堡的建造目的并不是防御。
Instead, this castle was created as a fanciful retreat King Ludwig II of Bavaria
它曾经是巴伐利亚国王路德维希二世的隐居之所，
who had a reputation for abiding in daydreams instead of reality.
人们知道他喜欢做白日梦，喜欢脱离现实。
Two: Munich.
慕尼黑
Best known as the origin of the world famous Oktoberfest,
这是里慕尼黑啤酒节发源地，
Munich is one of the best places to visit in Germany with a great culture scene.
它还是德国最著名的旅游景点，文化色彩浓厚，
Munich is home to several sophisticated opera houses and theaters like the National Theatre.
这里有几大著名歌剧院和大剧院，比如国家大剧院。
The city center is an attractive blend of classic and modern architecture,
市中心是古典与现代建筑的完美结合，
teeming in historic churches, medieval walls and royal palaces
这里还有许多历史悠久的教堂，中世纪城墙以及皇室宫殿，
as well as bustling shopping centers and nightlife venues.
热闹的购物中心和夜生活场所。
Munich's Oktoberfest began in 1810 with a royal wedding celebration.
慕尼黑啤酒节开始于1810年，它起初是庆祝皇室婚礼而设。
Today, this famous beer festival draws millions of visitors every year
如今它是著名的啤酒盛世，每年都会吸引数百万游客参加，
to take part in the revelry that involves several gigantic beer tents,
这场狂欢活动会搭设多个巨型啤酒帐篷，
delicious Bavarian food and millions of liters of beer.
提供巴伐利亚美食和数百万升啤酒。
One: Berlin.
柏林
A federal state and the capital city of Germany,
柏林是联邦州之一，同样也是德国首都，
Berlin is widely associated with its World War II history
一想到柏林就会想到二战历史，
and former division of East and West Germany by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.
以及二战时期的柏林墙，它曾是东德与西德的分界线。
Since the fall of the historic wall in 1989,
随着1898年柏林墙倒塌，
Berlin today is now a vast, unified city diverse in ethnic groups
如今的柏林是一个“统一”的城市，各民族人民聚集于此，
and abundant in sightseeing attractions, culture and nightlife.
旅游景点、文化地标以及夜生活更是多种多样。
Many tourists are drawn to Berlin's famous historic structures,
最吸引游客的要数著名的历史古建筑，
which include the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.
包括勃兰登堡门以及德国国会大厦。
Although most of the Berlin Wall was demolished,
尽管多数柏林墙已遭销毁，
there are some portions still standing near Checkpoint Charlie and Reichstag.
但还有一些遗骸留存在查理检查站和国会大厦附近。
