Binnenalster
lake, Germany
Also known as: Inner Alster
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The Binnenalster is the southern portion of a lake in Hamburg, Germany, formed by damming the Alster River. This lake is divided into two parts by fortifications built in the early 17th century. The Binnenalster is the "Inner Alster," while the northern part is the "Outer Alster". The lake measures 455 acres (184 hectares) and is divided by the LombardsbrĆ¼cke (Lombard Bridge). The Alster River itself is a tributary of the Elbe River, flowing generally south for about 30 miles before reaching Hamburg.12
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