This cultural travel guide Germany is for travellers who want to experience Germany beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Germany truly German - its people, traditions, regional cultures, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Germany is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• German culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional identities and the traditions that make each part of Germany unique
• German food, beer, wine and culinary heritage
• Germany's history and the events that shaped modern Germany
• Castles, architecture and the country's artistic and cultural heritage
• Music, literature, philosophy and the legacy of great German thinkers
• Festivals, Christmas markets and local traditions
• The people, values and innovative spirit that define Germany today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Germany in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Germany.