Halle (Saale) DIY Travel Guide - No Tour Guide Needed! 🚶‍♂️✨

Halle (Saale), located in southeastern Saxony-Anhalt, is one of Germany's few major cities (200k+ population) that survived WWII virtually unscathed! 🏙️ Its unique blend of historic charm & modern vibes makes it stand out among German cities. You'll find: A rare inner-city viaduct contrasting with quaint old-town scenery 🚆🏰 Playful street art murals near the station 🎨 A lively atmosphere with many young locals & kids around 👧🚴 Must-See Attractions: 1️⃣ Marktkirche Tower (Hausmannstürme) ⛪ 16th-century tower still used for weddings today! 💍 Climb to the top (daily 11:00-17:00) for panoramic city views 🌆 (but beware—steep stairs! 😅) 🎟️ €7 (adults) / €5 (kids/students) 2️⃣ Kunstmuseum Moritzburg 🏛️🎨 Housed in a 15th-century castle 🏰 Stunning collection: from ancient Babylonian statues to modern art 🖼️ FREE entry (but pricey souvenirs! 💸) 3️⃣ State Museum of Prehistory (Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte) ⚱️ Home to Germany’s oldest & most important archaeological finds, including the Nebra Sky Disk 🌌 (a must-see for history buffs!) � €7/5 4️⃣ Bach-Handel House Museum 🎻🎹 Massive collection of historic instruments & original musical manuscripts 📜 � €4 (includes free postcard! 📨) 🚫 Skip This: Giebichenstein Castle (north of city) – currently closed for renovation + hard to photograph 📵 Bonus Spots: Beatles Museum 🎸 (in the old town) Martin Luther University (one of Germany’s oldest! 🎓) Hiking trails outside the city 🌲🥾 #Germany #TravelGermany #HiddenGems #Halle #SaxonyAnhalt #ExploreEurope #DIYTravel ✈️💖