Reeperbahn, Entertainment street in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.
Reeperbahn is a street nearly one kilometer long in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg-Mitte, Germany, known for its music clubs, theaters, restaurants, and entertainment establishments. The street runs parallel to the Elbe River and connects several smaller side streets lined with shops and venues.
The street takes its name from rope makers who produced ship cables for Hamburg's harbor during the 18th century. By the mid-20th century, the area developed into a center for nightlife and international music performances.
Musicians and performers appear nightly in the clubs and bars that continue the tradition of live music started by visiting British bands. Visitors hear sounds from open doorways and see neon signs that mark each venue along the pavement.
Visitors reach the street on foot from St. Pauli station on the U3 metro line, a short walk from the main entrance. Most venues open in the late afternoon, with crowds building after dark.
A group of metal silhouettes stands on Beatles-Platz, showing the five members of the Liverpool band at life size. These sculptures mark the spot where the group performed in small clubs before becoming world famous.
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