Mönchengladbach - A place of culture, history, tradition and more than a hint of football mania, Mönchengladbach is one of Germany's quainter, quieter and cuter cities.

A short drive from the Dutch border, it is a city that lies somewhat in the shadow of its larger neighbours in North-Rhine Westphalia, such as Cologne and Dortmund, but it the nevertheless retains its own unique charm, and bundesliga.com's handy guide explains why.

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