I've only been to Berlin (a few months ago). I didn't see anything I expected. Such a blend of old and new. No sign of crime. Wonderful siteseeing. Incredible how recent history has changed this city and the memorials to the not-so-nice aspects of war-time Germany were all over. I found the people very pleasant too. So nice to see that Munich and other suggestions are so favorable too. I can't wait to check out more of this very diverse country.

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