Germany is one of the most influential countries in the world. There is hardly an aspect of life that is not related in a way with something invented or someone born in this great country. The country of birth of Einstein, Beethoven and Goethe has always been a trendsetter in music and arts, architecture and engineering, high technology and cuisine. Modern poetry festivals go along with top opera events, medieval streets gradually merge into fast motorways, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture is mixed with what has been determined as the roots of modern architecture. Germany also enjoys a lovely countryside and beautiful landscapes, which attract nature lovers. It is also known with the huge number of big cities: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Köln (Cologne), Stuttgart, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Hannover, Frankfurt, Aachen, Eisenach are only a small part of the amazing places to visit in Germany. Hotels are generally offered everywhere in the country and there are quality representatives of every category and range. Ferienwohnung (holiday apartments), ferienhauser (holidays houses), pensions (guest houses) and hostels are also quite common.