Brandenburg Tower Informative Speech

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From the Hapsburg Empire splendour of Vienna and Budapest to the 14th-century stone bridge that spans the lazy Vltava River in Prague, you have an unparalleled selection of European history just waiting to be uncovered. Add to this the renaissance of Berlin following the devastation of the Second World War and German unification after the wall came down and you now have a world-class city that has the country’s creative industries, flocking there en mass. From the old to the new, Europe’s great city’s all cradle the past while looking to the future.

St. Stephen's Cathedral
The symbol of Vienna with its colourful roof tiles laid out to portray the Royal and Imperial double-headed eagle and Vienna coat of arms.
Buda Castle
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Brandenburg Gate
Built on the site of the former city gate, the Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Germany’s tumultuous past, but also future peace and prosperity.
Prater Ferris Wheel
Relive the film noir classic “The Third Man” with a ride on Vienna’s iconic Prater Ferris Wheel.
Széchenyi Baths
Soak in the thermal waters of the Széchenyi Baths and let your aches and pains fade away.
Cesky Krumlov
Travel through the hills of Bohemia to Cesky Krumlov and its 300 historic Renaissance buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the famous east-west border control during the Cold War and walk along the wall that still remains between Freidrichshain-Kreuzberg.
Wiener Schnitzel
No trip to Vienna would be complete without sampling this traditional veal cutlet breaded and fried in butter.
Hungarian Gulyás
A hearty winter stew/soup made from beef, onions and paprika. Popular all over central Europe the recipe varies by country.
Vepřo-knedlo-zelo
Nothing goes better with a Czech beer than this national dish of roast pork, sauerkraut and dumplings.

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