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Spectacular destinations across the country offer visitors a world-class natural education…

Source: If Germany’s Nature Could Speak, This Is What It Might Say

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For centuries, the epic beauty of Germany’s landscapes has inspired artists and writers toward the lyrical and profound. The country’s national parks highlight some of its most incredible and diverse outdoor spaces.

Source: Top 10 national parks in Germany – Lonely Planet

Germany has seen all forms of human and natural history, and its landscapes and cities still have many of those stories on display. There are sites bearing witness to the first humans arriving on the continent of Europe, soaring places of worship and architectural achievements that have influenced the rest of the world. From monuments to mudflats, here are some of the most historic sites in Germany according to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Germany – Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

SAGANO BAMBOO FOREST, JAPAN

Located on the outskirts of Kyoto, the wind produces an ethereal whistling sounds as it passes through the bamboo trees. The Japanese have listed the sound as one of “100 must-be-preserved sounds” in the country.

AMAZON RAINFOREST, SOUTH AMERICA

The world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon stretches over an area of 6,700,000 sq. km. (2,586,885 sq. mile) and is home to a wide array of rare animals, like the Poison Dart Frog and the Golden Lion Tamarin monkey. As accessible from the Peruvian side as the Brazilian, you can visit the Manu National Park and Alto Purus National Park from cities like Pucallpa and Puerto Maldonado.

ANCIENT BEECH FOREST, GERMANY

Identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany’s Ancient Beech Forest is an extension of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians. In autumn, the trees are covered in bright red and golden leaves – a must-visit for all shutterbugs and nature enthusiasts out there.

WESTERN GHATS, INDIA

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Germany – Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

SAGANO BAMBOO FOREST, JAPAN

Located on the outskirts of Kyoto, the wind produces an ethereal whistling sounds as it passes through the bamboo trees. The Japanese have listed the sound as one of “100 must-be-preserved sounds” in the country.

AMAZON RAINFOREST, SOUTH AMERICA

The world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon stretches over an area of 6,700,000 sq. km. (2,586,885 sq. mile) and is home to a wide array of rare animals, like the Poison Dart Frog and the Golden Lion Tamarin monkey. As accessible from the Peruvian side as the Brazilian, you can visit the Manu National Park and Alto Purus National Park from cities like Pucallpa and Puerto Maldonado.

ANCIENT BEECH FOREST, GERMANY

Identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany’s Ancient Beech Forest is an extension of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians. In autumn, the trees are covered in bright red and golden leaves – a must-visit for all shutterbugs and nature enthusiasts out there.

WESTERN GHATS, INDIA

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Germany – Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

Germany is home to 16 unique national parks.

Germany is an ecologically diverse country. The sixteen federal states exhibit diverse dialects, culture, and cuisines. The national parks of Germany offer the opportunity to explore the fascinating natural environment of the country. They are considered an integral part of the national heritage and protected under Article 24 para.1 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act. The parks and the animals within them are protected from harm due to human activities such as encroachment, destruction of their habitat and poaching.

16. Jasmund National Park

Jasmund National Park is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was established in September 1990 and covers an area of approximately 12 sqm, and is the smallest park in the country. The park is home to the largest chalk cliffs in the country; the Königsstuhl.

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