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| General Information
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Weimar can be called a magical worldly village in the „Green heart of Germany“. In this cultural city the esprit of the German Classical Time, the esprit of the „Weimarer Republic“and the spirit of the Bauhaus era are still alive. Many worldwide known people like Cranach, Bach, Goethe, Schiller, Nietzsche, Liszt, Kessler and Feininger lived and worked in this miraculous city and created the unique atmosphere. In 1999 Weimar became the cultural capital of Germany rightly. It cultural potential made it to a symbolic place in Germany. Walking between historic sites connected to Goethe, the Bauhaus University, the academy for music „Franz Liszt“ and the memorial place Buchenwald makes you feel like walking through the memories of a city. Weimar became a place of a wide cultural education for people from all over the world. More than 22 historic houses and literary sites depict the rich history of the city. But not only that. Nearly every street, every building makes you follow the traces of the mutual and ambiguous history. Weimar is living its memories and its culture by offering numerous big or small cultural events.
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| Weather
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Weimar’s climate is consistent with warm summers and mild winters. Usually the temperatures in summer don’t exceed 30 degrees but lately they can even climb up the 36 degrees. Winters are in general rainy and temperatures barely drop below 0. Spring and autumn are very mild with sunny weather and temperatures between 10 and 20 °C.
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| Language
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German is the official language spoken in Weimar. English is widely understood and spoken in most of the touristy places.
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| Religion
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The most frequent religion in Weimar is Protestantism but there are also some religious minorities. Besides, there are also some free churches that differ in their belief slightly from the Protestant belief. Most of the churches offer services which are usually announced in the local newspapers or in the church building.
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| Currency
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The currency used in Germany is the Euro. Notes come in denominations of €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 and the coins in use are €2, €1, € 0.50, € 0.20, € 0.10, € 0.05, € 0.02 and € 0.01.
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| Tipping
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Normally a tip of 10% is common. In restaurants in the tip is usually included, though it is customary to round up the bill (ie €2 on €1.90.). For other services, such a haircut or taxi, it is common to leave a tip.
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| Taxes
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The VAT of 16% (from 1. January 2007: 19%) can be reclaimed by visitors from outside the EU. In order to do that you have to fill a tax-cheque by the time of purchase. At the airport your purchased items need to be taken to the customs clearance where the customs official will provide a tax stamp which can be cashed at any of the airport banks in a variety of currencies.
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| Telephone
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To call Weimar from abroad dial +49 for Germany and then (0)3643 for Weimar. To use a public phone you need a telephone card or coins. In some public phones you can use money or credit cards. Nowadays it is more common to use telephone cards than coins.Telephone cards can be purchased in any post office, at the main stations and in a lot of kiosks.
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| Internet
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There are many internet cafes in Weimar but even normal cafes and other official facilities over internet access with wireless connections. A popular internet café is Internetcafe PIC, August-Baudert-Platz 2, 99423.
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| Emergency numbers
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Police Tel.: 110
Fire department Tel.: 112
Ambulance Tel.: 112
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| Opening times
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Post offices are open during the week between 8 am and 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 am. Small post offices are usually closed during lunch time. If you just need a stamp there are machines next some offices. Banks are usually open between 8 am and 4 pm. Most of the banks in the city have 24-hours ATM’s. The exchange rate at the ATM’s is very good, so the only extra fee you''ll pay is whatever your bank at home charges for international withdrawals.
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| Public Holidays 2007
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01.01.2007 New Year’s Day
06.04.2007 Good Friday
09.04.2007 Easter Monday
01.05.2007 Tag der Arbeit „Day of Work“
17.05.2007 Ascension Day
28.05.2007 Whit Monday
07.06.2007 Corpus Christi
03.10.2007 German Unification Day
31.10.2007 Reformation Day
25.12.2007 1. Christmas
26.12.2007 2. Christmas
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| Safety
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Weimar is a small and secure city but nevertheless it is very touristy. Due to the high amount of people visiting the town minor crimes such as pick pocketing can occur. Especially in crowded places such as the train station, on busses and trams you should watch your personal belongings. Weimar’s parks are a safe place for a stroll, nevertheless watch your belongings when lying down and enjoying the environment.
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