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The city dates its origins to the establishment of a fort by [[Charlemagne]] in AD 808. Much of the historic city center was destroyed in raids by the allied air forces in July and August 1943, which unleashed a firestorm during which some 50,000 people perished.

The city dates its origins to the establishment of a fort by [[Charlemagne]] in AD 808. Much of the historic city center was destroyed in raids by the allied air forces in July and August 1943, which unleashed a firestorm during which some 50,000 people perished.

As well as being a major transport hub, Hamburg is a center of aircraft production, [[shipbuilding]], the [[steel]], [[copper]] and [[aluminium]] industries, and publishing. One of the main Airbus factories is located near Hamburg.

As well as being a major transport hub, Hamburg is a center of aircraft production, [[shipbuilding]], the steel, copper and aluminium industries, and publishing. One of the main Airbus factories is located near Hamburg.

Hamburg is also famous for its night-life, the Reeperbahn being the pivotal street in the ''Kiez'' district, where popular beat combo [[The Beatles]] cut their teeth.

Hamburg is also famous for its night-life, the Reeperbahn being the pivotal street in the ''Kiez'' district, where popular beat combo [[The Beatles]] cut their teeth.

[[Category:German Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:German Cities and Towns]]