Site of the 1648 Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years’ War, Osnabrück was dubbed the City of Peace. Today, this northwestern German city is home to a thriving economy, ample historic attractions, and beautiful green spaces. In fact, it lies within a UNESCO Global Geopark, TERRA.vita, making it a wonderful destination for nature lovers. History buffs can walk to the city’s Gothic Town Hall, completed in 1512, or visit St. Peter’s Cathedral, a stunning Romanesque church. You can also visit the impressive Osnabrück Zoo, 17th century Schloss Osnabrück, and Felix Nussbaum Haus, a museum dedicated to the Jewish-German painter Felix Nussbaum, a Osnabrück resident who was persecuted by the Nazis.