Sebastiana Turra

Hamburg

Spotter since 2016

About me

About me
I was born in Hamburg and like all Hamburgers, I am very proud of my “perl“. During high school and university, I lived in the U.S. and in Spain and during these times I’ve met many great people from all over the world. I love visiting them to explore their countries from their local perspective and I would love to give you the same experience in Hamburg and share all my favorite places with you!

Whenever I travel to new places, I’m on the hunt for the hidden treasures only locals know of. Cute cafés, special bars, restaurants with delicious local food, cool clubs or simply spots that aren’t listed in a guide.

Apart from travelling, I love vernissages, picnics, soap bubbles, cooking, small concerts and street music, dandelions, endless discussions about anything in the world, working on creative projects, strawberries, rainbows and watching plays in the theatre.

Why Hamburg?
For me, Hamburg is the perfect combination of maritime, traditional parts and alternative, cosmopolitan, hipster and international influences. We have really urban areas like the Sternschanze or St. Pauli and almost countryside-like, peaceful areas around the outer Alster – within a couple of minutes, you can skip between worlds. Plus, the illuminated harbor by night is just incredibly beautiful, I fall in love with it every single time.

Even after living in this city for so many years, there are always new hidden places to discover, so it never gets boring.

Where can you find me online?

My spots (57)

Stephanusgarten

Urban Gardening in Eimsbüttel

Stephanusgarten is a relaxed, leafy spot that feels like a hidden backyard for the whole neighborhood. Come and relax at local's beloved green retreat.

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Relaxing

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025

Thalia Theater

Great contemporary theater

The "Thalia Theater" in Hamburg offers progressive plays as well as lectures, concerts and other projects, including an international café. Great art hub.

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Art & culture
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Theaters

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025

Public Coffee Roasters

Maritime third-wave coffee

"Public Coffee Roasters" in Hamburg sees their coffee as an artform. They have their roasting facility on a boat on the Elbe, and then comes the latte art.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025
Wohlerspark Hamburg

Wohlerspark

How to relax in an ancient graveyard

"Wohlerspark" in Hamburg is an old graveyard, but don't be afraid - there's more to enjoy here. My favorite part in there is the wonderful linden alley...

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Relaxing

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025

Das Ohr Zuhör-Kiosk

Time for encounters

"Das Ohr Zuhör-Kiosk" in Hamburg, or 'the ear listening kiosk', is a kiosk at a subway stop. Speak to it & a team of people will listen to your stories...

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Art & culture

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025
Die Kleine Konditorei Hamburg

Die Kleine Konditorei

Best Franzbrötchen in town!

"Die Kleine Konditorei" is a fine Hamburg bakery which really knows how to make my favorite Franzbrötchen, a delicious, divine pastry with cinnamon...

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025
Luigi's Hamburg

Luigi's

La dolce vita at the harbor

"Luigi's" Hamburg is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Portugiesenviertel. Its best part by far? The authentic food: bruschetti, tiramisu...

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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025
Water bearer Hamburg

Water bearer

Hummel, Hummel - Mors, Mors!

The Water bearer is a Hamburg symbol, the source of local greetings and stories. There are a few statues of them remaining and in some places you can...

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Art & culture

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 9, 2025
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