My kingdom for a rose... the stage is set for the 'queen of flowers'

European rosarium, Sangerhausen

To look or to smell, that is the question. The world's biggest rose garden in Sangerhausen, Thuringia, boasts 8,300 different varieties. See the 'queen of flowers' in all her glory as she finds her ideal stage in this extensive park.

European rosarium, Sangerhausen. Roses as far as the eye can see.

The European Rosarium is more than purely a beautiful, poetic garden – it is a living museum for the 'queen of flowers'.

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Jun 21

To mark the start of summer, over 340 cities across the globe are celebrating a festival of music! Since 1995, Berlin has participated and is again hosting a free open-air festival this year with about 90 stages spread across the whole city. Music fans ca 21.06.13 - 21.06.13 - Berlin (Berlin)

Jun 22

Numerous embassies and cultural institutes in Berlin celebrate a collective Open Day at the All Nations Festival. They open their doors for the public from 11a.m. through 6p.m. and offer an insight into foreign diplomacy and diverse cultures. 22.06.13 - 22.06.13 - Berlin (Berlin)

Jun 22

The Christopher Street Day is an annual celebration and demonstration for the rights of lesbian, gay, inter- and bisexual people against discrimination. This year's motto is "discrimination" 22.06.13 - 22.06.13 - Berlin (Berlin)