… has maintained a tradition of hospitality and gastronomy for over 200 years. Hamburg lies open to many streams of influence. With city-state traditions reaching back for centuries, it has always played a special political and cultural role. The inhabitants of Hamburg are very proud of having a lake such as the one they enjoy in the very heart of the city centre. It is to be found just a few short steps from the Opera, the Great Hall of Art, the City Hall, as well as the Chamber of Commerce. The people here are convinced of living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors really do have to discover for themselves, if that is so. Hamburg shall be delighted to have you here. At the Speicherstadt, the port's historical warehouse district, newest shipping houses have been built almost side by side with the old.Life is good on the banks of the Alster. With a population of 1.705 million in an area covering 755 qkm and measuring 40 km at the widest point, there's plenty of room for an attractive life style.The port of Hamburg is by far the most important in Germany and one of the leading sea goods transhipment centres in the world. It is the gateway to markets in northern, central and eastern Europe, the bridge between the Continent and overseas, as well as being the most important foreign port for Scandinavia and central/eastern Europe for container traffic. Just about 100 km away from the sea, Hamburg?s Elbhafen is accessible even for the largest among the container giants. At the Speicherstadt, the port's historical warehouse district, newest shipping houses have been built almost side by side with the old. Life is good on the banks of the Alster. With a population of 1,705 million in an area covering 755 qkm and measuring 40 km at the widest point, there's plenty of room for an attractive life style. The Hotel Louis C. Jacob is artfully fashioned from a multitude of historical buildings on a hilltop that overlooks the Elbe River. Close to Hamburg's shopping area and business districts, the hotel features guestrooms and suites that were created for travelers who seek a peaceful retreat from everyday life. Its Lime Tree Terrace, a masterpiece of art, painted by Max Lieberman, has a wide range of hide-a-way within the Hotel Louis C. Jacob such as Jacobs Library and the Ice Cellar. The hotel features one of the largest private art collection in Germany.
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