Hamburg
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See | January 2011
For over half a century this unusual museum has been a hideaway of imported treasure, a medley of African art, exotic weapons, maritime souvenirs and musical instruments
Tel: +49 (0)40 312482
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See | January 2011
Canadian artist Rodney Graham is the focus of the Hamburger Kunsthalle's latest exhibition, showcasing 100 of the photo conceptualist's works (pictured) and documenting his infl uences, which include Sigmund Freud and Edgar Allan Poe.
Tel: +49 (0)40 4281 31400
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Bars | January 2011
Famed as the bar where the Beatles first
performed upon arriving in Hamburg in
August 1960, Indra Club is still a popular
hangout for music lovers looking to soak
up some soul, funk or classic blues.
Tel: +49 (0)40 4326 4330
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As a port city Hamburg has a history of
fi ne seafood establishments. Aalspeicher,
housed inside a beautiful 16th-century
building, has been run by the Eismann
family for the last 30 years and specialises
in local cuisine
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The Museum for Art and Design hosts the
city's 11th annual Fine Art Fair on 22-26
September, exhibiting paintings, furniture,
antiques and jewellery from some of the
world's most renowned art dealers
Address: 1 STEINTORPLATZ.
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Hear | September 2010
Hamburg's most notorious neighbourhood
will be transformed for three days into
a booming mass of festival stages for
a whopping 77 musical acts, including
former Placebo drummer Steve Hewitt's
latest band and post-rock outfi t This Will
Destroy You. Runs 23-25 September.
Address: REEPERBAHN. | Tel: +49 (0)40 4317 9590
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Hotels | September 2010
Funky DIY design ideas like the coat hangers
concocted out of toilet plungers make
the combined hotel/hostel Superbude
(pictured) a hit with younger travellers (if
the Nintendo for hire, wi-fi throughout and
in-house cinema weren't enough). Rooms
from €59.
Address: 152 SPALDINGSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)40 380 8780
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Bars | September 2010
Local lore has it that Paul McCartney
would knock back a pint or two here while
the Beatles were carving their niche in
1960s Hamburg. Rumour has it he also
penned a tune or two at one of the tables.
Address: 29 GROSSE FREIHEIT. | Tel: +49 (0)40 31349
