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For the interested visitor, some events held every year:. The island is administratively divided in these municipalities:. A lot more visitors also came from East Asia (Taiwan, China) and especially the Baltic states. Despite popular opposition, Matas' government is currently pursuing a massive road building and development plan that, critics say, threatens to ruin Mallorca's landscape and render the island environmentally unsustainable. Medical tourism became an issue in 2004 because of the number of rich Arabic patients seeking medical treatment in one of Hamburg's hospitals; accordingly, the number of visitors from the Persian Gulf states grew by nearly 30% compared to 2003. The Balearic Islands, of which Mallorca forms part, are currently governed by the Partido Popular (People's Party) under Jaume Matas, whose close links with construction companies and the hotel industry, together with his reputation for corruption, have received wide coverage in Spain's mainland media. The majority of visitors comes from Germany (80%), most foreigners are European, especially from the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and the largest group from outside Europe comes from the USA. Young Mallorcans are typically bilingual in Catalan and Spanish, with some knowledge of English or German as a foreign language, especially due to the large number of tourists on the island.

The described type of tourism leaves clear tracks in the statistics: In 2004, each visitor spent an average of two nights. Spanish also has the status of an official language, and many Spanish speakers moved from other parts of Spain to the island in the twentieth century. However, as already indicated, most people visit Hamburg because of a specific interest, notably one of the musicals, a sports event or an exhibition. Despite several differences between Mallorcan and Central Catalan (spoken around Barcelona), islanders generally agree that they are varieties of the same language, whereas Valencians are more likely to deny that their language is Catalan. Many visitors take a walk in the evening around the area of Reeperbahn, considered Europe's second largest red light district and home of many theatres, bars and night clubs. In view of the diversity, the local language is often termed "Mallorcan" (mallorquí) or Balearic (balear) rather than the general term Catalan (català). Of course, a visit in one of the world's largest harbours would definitely be incomplete without having taken one of the harbour and/or canal boat tours (Große Hafenrundfahrt, Fleetfahrt) which start from the Landungsbrücken. There is also a relatively large amount of variation between Mallorcan localities.

Sightseeing busses connect these points of interest. The local language is Catalan, with a great deal of dialectal variety when compared to the Catalan of other areas (Catalonia, Valencia) or even the other Balearic Islands. Michaelis (called the Michel), and visiting the old warehouse district (Speicherstadt) and the harbour promenade (Landungsbrücken). 14, 2005, the local newspaper Diario de Mallorca reported allegations that the CIA used an airport on the island for a program of covert transfers of terror suspects. A typical Hamburg visit includes a tour of the city hall and the grand church St. On Nov. Hamburg is best visited in spring or summer. In 1716 the Decretos de Nueva Planta made Mallorca part of the Spanish province of Baleares, roughly equivalent to present-day Illes Balears province and autonomous community.

German and a regional dialect called Missingsch which is influenced by Low German, which is rarely spoken now but can be still heard from harbour labourers. In the early 18th century, the War of the Spanish Succession resulted in the replacement of that dynastic union with a unified Spanish monarchy. Hamburg is the birthplace of the "Alsterwasser", a reference to the Alster lakes in Hamburg, which is an equal parts mixture of beer and carbonated lemonade (Zitronenlimonade), wherein the lemonade is added to the beer. From 1479, the Crown of Aragon was in dynastic union with that of Castile. Today eel is often included to meet the expectations of unsuspecting diners.), "Bratkartoffeln" (fried potatoes), "Finkenwerder Scholle" (fried plaice), Pannfisch (fried fish), Rote Grütze (something similar to summer pudding consisting mainly of red berries) and "Labskaus" (a strange looking combination of corned beef, mashed potatoes and beet root – with a name oddly similar to Liverpool's lobscouse). In 1344, King Peter IV of Aragon invaded, and re-incorporated the island into the Crown. Original Hamburg dishes are "Birnen, Bohnen und Speck" (green runner beans cooked with pears and bacon), "Aalsuppe" (Often mistaken to be German for "eel soup" (aal = eel), however the name probably comes from the Low Saxon "aalens", meaning "all" - anything could be in it, but not necessarily eel. James II becomes king of the new Kingdom of Mallorca.

The hamburger was named after Hamburg. After the death of James I in 1276, his kingdom was divided between his sons. Although Hamburg is jokingly said to be the birthplace of the Hamburger, this is just a myth. The Almoravides were replaced by the Almohad dynasty until 1229, and in the ensuring confusion and unrest, King James I of Aragon launched an invasion with 15,000 men and 1,500 horses, annexing the island to his Crown of Aragon after a 3 month campaign. Museums in Hamburg include:. After the city fell, the invaders retreated, and were replaced by the Almoravides from North Africa, who ruled till 1203. Five musicals are being played in the city with Cats since 1985, and Phantom of the Opera to name a few. However, in 1114, a group of Pisa-Catalans overran the island, laying siege to Palma for 8 months.

The influences of these bands and other bands from the area were critical to establishing the subgenre of Power metal. In 1015, Mallorca came under rule by the Taifa of Denia, and from 1087-1114 was an independent taifa. Many bands such as Helloween, Running Wild and Grave Digger got their start in Hamburg. The Moors improved agriculture with irrigation, and developed local industries. Hamburg was one of the major centers of the heavy metal music world in the 1980's. In 902, the Caliphate of Cordoba conquered Mallorca, ushering in a new period of prosperity for the island. Hamburg is also famous for an original kind of German alternative music called Hamburger Schule ("School of Hamburg"), a term used for bands like Die Sterne, Tocotronic, Blumfeld and Tomte. But from 707, the island was increasingly attack by Muslim raiders from North Africa.

Some of the musicians of the famous electronic band Kraftwerk also came from Hamburg. Under Byzantine rule, Christianity flourished and numerous churches were built. There is also a quite big alternative and punk scene which gathers around the Rote Flora, an occupied villa located in the district of Sternschanze. In 534, Mallorca was conquered by the Byzantine Empire, and administered as part of the province of Sardinia. More recently it is known for some of the most popular German hip-hop acts, such as 5 Sterne Deluxe, Samy Deluxe, Beginner and Fettes Brot. The Vandals sacked the island in 426, and annexed it to their kingdom in 465. Pauli near the perhaps most famous street of Hamburg, the Reeperbahn. Olive cultivation, viniculture, and salt mining supported the economy.

They played at the Star Club, which was located in the district St. It flourished under Roman rule, during which time the towns of Pollentia (Alcúdia), and Palmaria (Palma) were founded. Contemporary: Hamburg is known for giving the Beatles a start in their musical career in the early 1960s. The island was occupied by the Carthaginians before passing to the Romans in 123 BC under Quintus Caecilius Metellus. Famous Composers:. Burial chambers and traces of habitation from the Paleolithic period, 6000-4000 BC, have been discovered. Classical:. Mallorca was inhabited since antiquity.

The skyline of Hamburg features the high spires of the five main churches ('Hauptkirchen') covered with green copper plates. . The many canals in Hamburg are crossed by over 2300 bridges — more than Amsterdam (1200) and Venice (400) combined. Chicken is also the latin name for pig. Speicherstadt,. Typical dishes of Mallorca are ensaïmada, a pastry made with pork lard (saïm) and sobrassada, sausage with lard, chicken and paprika . Hamburg has a number of prominent buildings from the past and present. The Cabrera archipelago is administratively grouped with Mallorca (in the municipality of Palma).

. The capital of the island is Palma de Mallorca, which is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. While mainly needed by Hamburg citizens and dock workers they can also be used for sightseeing tours at the (relatively) low fees of a HVV public transport ticket. The name derives from Latin insula maior, "major island"; later Maiorica. Another rather unique means of transportation are 5 ferry lines along the river Elbe, operated by the HADAG. In Germany, where package tourism to Mallorca has been popular since the 1960s, it has become a synonym for mass tourism and also for birdwatchers. A day and night bus network operates as frequently as 2 minutes at important places to 30 minutes in suburban areas. Like the other Balearic Islands Ibiza (Catalan: Eivissa), Formentera, and Minorca ("minor island", Catalan: Menorca), the island is a popular tourist destination.

Except at the three bigger stations in the center of Hamburg, the regional trains hardly stop again inside the area of the city. Mallorca (in Catalan, Spanish, and English; also called Majorca in English) is one of the Balearic Islands (Catalan: Illes Balears), which are located in the Mediterranean Sea and are part of Spain. Finally, regional trains of Germany's major railway company Deutsche Bahn AG and the regional Metronom trains may be used with a HVV public transport ticket, too. Vilafranca de Bonany. Hamburg has no trams or trolley-buses, but is experimenting in using hydrogen fuelled busses. Valldemossa. Gaps in the light rail network are filled by bus routes, plied by single-deck, two- and three-axle diesel buses. Son Servera.

A third light rail system, the AKN connects to satellite towns in Schleswig-Holstein state. Sóller. Most of the U-Bahn tracks are on embankments or viaducts; older residents still speak of the system as the Hochbahn ("elevated railway"). Sineu. The lesser part of the Hamburg U-Bahn operates through underground tunnels. Ses Salines. U-Bahn, short for Untergrundbahn (underground, subway), is a standard German term for a municipally owned electric light rail system. Sencelles.

Three lines comprise the U-Bahn and six the S-Bahn system. Selva. Nine light rail routes across the city are the backbone of Hamburg public transport. Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. Tickets sold by one HVV company are accepted by all other HVV companies. Sant Joan. In and around Hamburg, it's the HVV (Hamburger Verkehrsverbund). Santanyí.

Like in most larger German cities, the local public transport is organised by a Verkehrsverbund, basically a joint venture of all public transport companies servicing the area. Santa Maria del Camí. B for Berlin), Hamburg's vehicle licence plate prefix is "HH" (Hansestadt Hamburg, English: Hanseatic City Hamburg), which underlines Hamburg's historic roots and allows the city of Hannover to use the prefix "H". Santa Margalida. Though large cities in Germany normally only have a one letter prefix (e.g. Santa Eugènia. Hamburg's international airport is Hamburg Airport, which is the oldest airport in Germany still in operation. Puigpunyent.

Hamburg is connected by four Autobahnen (motorways) and is the most important railway junction on the route to Northern Europe. Porreres. Research DESY - Deutsches Elektronen SYnchrotron, the German Electron Synchrotron. Pollença. Heavy industry includes a steel, an aluminium and Europe's largest copper plant [4], and a number of shipyards like Blohm + Voss [5]. sa Pobla. AOL and Google Germany). Petra.

There are also a number of music companies (the largest being Warner Music Germany) and Internet businesses (e.g. Palma. About half of Germany's national newspapers and magazines are produced in Hamburg. Muro.
Other important industries are the aerospace company Airbus, which has one of its two assembly plants located there, and media businesses, most notably three of Germany's largest publishing companies, Axel Springer Verlag [1], Gruner + Jahr [2] and Heinrich Bauer Verlag [3]. Montuïri. Although situated several kilometers upwards the Elbe, due to its ability to handle sea ships it is considered a sea harbour. Marratxí.

International trade is also the reason for the large number of consulates in the city. Maria de la Salut.
The most significant economic basis for Hamburg in the past centuries has been (and still is) its harbour (see: Hamburg Harbour), which ranks 2^nd in Europe and 9^th worldwide with transshipments of 7 million standard container units (TEU) and 115 million tonnes of goods in 2004. Mancor de la Vall. Hamburg 2020. Manacor. After German reunification in 1990 and the accessions of some Eastern European and Baltic States into the EU in 2004, Hamburg Harbour and Hamburg is ambitious in regaining its position as the regions largest deep-sea ports for container shipping and its major commercial and trading center. Llucmajor.

During German Division from 1945 until 1990 Hamburg happened to be West Germany's only proper World City and by this grew into a prominent cultural role. Llubí. On February 16, 1962 a severe storm causes the Elbe to rise to an all-time high, thus drowning one fifth of Hamburg and killing more than 300 people. Lloseta. The Iron Curtain - only 50 kilometers east of Hamburg - seperated the city with most of it's hinterland and further reduced Hamburgs global trade. Lloret de Vistalegre. Trough this and the 1960s new zoning guidelines the inner city lost much of it's architectural past. Inca.

During World War II Hamburg suffered a series of devastating air raids which killed 42,000 German civilians (Bombing of Hamburg in World War II). Fornalutx. The city counts 1.7 million inhabitants. Felanitx. In 1937 the city boundaries were extended with the Groß-Hamburg-Gesetz (Greater Hamburg Act) to incorporate Wandsbek, Harburg, Wilhelmsburg and Altona. Estellencs. After World War I Germany lost her colonies and Hamburg lost many of its trade routes. Esporles.

Hamburg was the port for most Germans and Eastern Europeans to leave for the New World and became home to trading communities from all over the world (like a small Chinatown in Altona). Escorca. Hamburg became a cosmopolitan metropolis based on worldwide trade. Deià. In 1900 Hamburg-America Lines was the World's largest transatlantic shipping company and besides Hamburg was also home to shipping companies to South America, Africa, India and East Asia. Costitx. Hamburg experienced its fastest growth during the second half of the 19th century, when its population more than quadrupled to 800,000 as the growth of the city's Atlantic trade helped make it Europe's third-largest port. Consell.

Hamburg had several great fires, notably in 1284 and 1842. Capdepera. During the first half of the 19th century a patron goddess with Hamburg's Latin name Hammonia emerged, mostly in romantic and poetic references, and although she has no mythology to call her own, Hammonia became the symbol of the city's spirit during this time. Campos. Russian forces under General Bennigsen finally freed the city in 1814. Campanet. The city was besieged for over a year by Allied forces (mostly Russian, Swedish and German). Calvià.

Briefly annexed by Napoleon I (1810-14), Hamburg suffered severely during his last campaign in Germany. Bunyola. Hamburg was at times under Danish sovereignty while remaining part of the Holy Roman Empire as an Imperial Free City. Búger.
In 1520 the city embraced Lutheranism, and Hamburg subsequently received Protestant refugees from the Netherlands and France. Binissalem. Its trade alliance with Lübeck in 1241 marks the origin and core of the powerful Hanseatic League of trading cities. Banyalbufar.

This and Hamburg's proximity to the main trade routes of the North Sea and Baltic Sea quickly made it a major port in Northern Europe. Artà. The charter in 1189 by Frederick I "Barbarossa" granted Hamburg the status of a Imperial Free City and tax free access up the Lower Elbe into the North Sea. Ariany. After further raids in 1066 and 1072 the bishop permanently moved to Bremen. Andratx. In 1030 the city was burned down by King Mieszko II of Poland. Algaida.

Two years later, Hamburg was united with Bremen as the bishopric of Hamburg-Bremen. Alcúdia. In 845 a fleet of 600 Viking ships came up the River Elbe and destroyed Hamburg, at this time a town of around 500 inhabitants. Alaró. In 834 Hamburg was designated the seat of a bishopric, whose first bishop, Ansgar, became known as the Apostle of the North. However, a derivation of "home city" is perhaps too direct, as the city was named after the castle.

It could be related to heim and Hamburg could have been placed in the territory of the ancient Chamavi. Hamm as a place name occurs a number of times in Germany, but its meaning is equally uncertain. Other theories are that the fort was named for a surrounding Hamma forest, or for the village of Hamm, later incorporated into the city. However, the language spoken might not have been Old High German, as Plattdüütsch was spoken there later.

Old High German includes both a hamma, "angle" and a hamme, "pastureland." The angle might refer to a spit of land or to the curvature of a river. The "Hamma" element remains uncertain. The fort was named Hamma Burg, while "burg" means "fort.". The fort was build on some rocky ground in a marsh between the Alster and the Elbe as a defence against Slavic incursion.

The city takes its name from the first permanent building on the site, a fort ordered by Emperor Charlemagne to be built in 808 AD. Three small islands in the North Sea also belong to the City State of Hamburg: Neuwerk, Scharhörn and Nigehörn. Hamburg is organized into seven boroughs (Bezirke) comprising 104 quarters (Stadtteile):. The Greater Hamburg Metropolitan Region (Metropolregion Hamburg) includes some districts in the adjacent federal states of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony and covers an area of 18,100 km² with a population of just over 4 million.

The state and administrative city cover 750 km² with 1.8 million inhabitants, while another 0.8 million live in neighboring urban areas. The current major is Ole von Beust (see also List of mayors of Hamburg). The Erster Bürgermeister (First Mayor) is head of the senate (which forms the government) and gets elected by the city assembly and is thus head of the city state. The Bürgerschaft (City Assembly) is the parliament of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which gets voted by the citizens of Hamburg every four years.

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Hamburg is an international trade city and the commercial and cultural center of Northern Germany. The city of Hamburg lies at the junction of the river Elbe with the rivers Alster and Bille and the city center is beautifully set around Lake Binnenalster and Lake Außenalster. Hamburg is situated on the southern tip of Jutland Peninsula, geographically centered a) between Continental Europe and Scandinavia and b) between North Sea and Baltic Sea. The official name Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (German Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg) recalls Hamburg's membership in the mediæval Hanseatic League and the fact that Hamburg is a City State and one of the sixteen Federal States of Germany.

Hamburg is also the second largest port city in the European Union. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and with the Hamburg Harbour, its principal port. Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (February 22, 1857 - January 1, 1894), famous physicist for whom the unit Hertz is named, first to demonstrate the existence of radio waves. Angela Merkel, current Chancellor of Germany.

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Motorradgottesdienst - Biker's divine service in Hamburg's largest church St. Hafengeburtstag [27]- Hamburg's harbour birthday: May. Hamburger Dom - considered the biggest seasonal theme park in northern Germany: three times a year. Christopher Street Day (Gay Pride Parade) [26]: June.

Alstervergnügen [25] - Alster fair: August. Fun / Street Festivals