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Inaugurated in 1952. The part west of the Alster is called Alstervorland, the one east Alterpark.
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Biggest of all mosques in Hamburg. Centre of the religious and cultural life of the huge Iranian community. The Imams of Hamburg happen to have played important roles in Iran's religious and political everyday life since their installation in the 1950s.
The obvious thing to do is to take a ride around the Alster on one of the leisure boats and enjoy the greenery and elegant buildings around it.
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Formerly known as the Museum of Ethnology. The museum has ethnographic objects from around the world.
The Ernst-Deutsch-Theater has been an established part of the Hamburg theatre scene since 1951. Today, it is the largest privately operated playhouse in Germany.
Swimming pool. Basic entry gives access to pools and thermen (warm and cold water pools). Sauna complex for an additional fee.
The English Theatre of Hamburg performs from September through June, giving eight performances per week.