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Alexanderplatz, All Areas for free Originally the square was called the Ochsenmarkt or ox market, but in 1805, after a visit by Russian Tzar Alexander I it was renamed to Alexanderplatz. The locals simply call this large square 'Alex'. Most of the buildings on the square were destroyed by allied bombing during the Second World War. After the war it became the center of East-Berlin and the square was used as a showcase of socialist architecture. This resulted in some plain bulky buildings and a huge television tower. Originally the square was called the Ochsenmarkt or ox market, but in 1805, after a visit by Russian Tzar Alexander I it was renamed to ... [ + more ]

Bebelplatz, All Areas for free Designed in 18th century, the Bebelplatz is a public square located in the central Mitte district of Berlin. As a center for the arts and science, in this square you can find the State Opera House, the St. Hedwig's Cathedral and the Old Library. Designed in 18th century, the Bebelplatz is a public square located in the central Mitte district of Berlin. As a center for the arts ... [ + more ]

Bellevue Palace, All Areas for free The official residence of the President of Germany since 1994, the Bellevue Palace The official residence of the President of Germany since 1994, the Bellevue Palace [ + more ]

Berlin Wall, All Areas for free The Berlin Wall has long since disappeared from reunified Berlin. Memories of the Wall, however, are still very much alive, and many of the visitors who come from all over the world are disappointed or surprised to find that so little remains of Berlin’s most infamous structure. The two halves of the city, separated for decades, have in fact been visibly reunited, while the remaining sections of the GDR’s border fortifications have lost their power to terrify and are being preserved for future generations. A moment of silence can help visitors grasp the message of the memorial sites dedicated to people who died trying to cross the Wall. These pages are intended as a guide to exploring the former course of the Wall. The Berlin Wall has long since disappeared from reunified Berlin. Memories of the Wall, however, are still very much alive, and many of the visitors ... [ + more ]

Berliner Dom, All Areas for free The Berliner Dom in Berlin, Germany, is an impressive basilica known as the "Protestant St. Peter's." The present Baroque structure dates only from 1905, but stands on the site of several earlier structures. Berlin's cathedral is not a must-see, but it is certainly worth a look if time allows. The Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) is the colloquial name for the Evangelical Parish and Collegiate Church (Oberpfarr- und Domkirche) in Berlin. It is the parish church of the Evangelical congregation, a member of the umbrella organisation Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia. Its present building is located on Museum Island in the Inner City of Berlin. The from 1894 to 1905 to plans by Julius Raschdorff - according to the Italian High Renaissance and the Baroque - built cathedral, is one of the most important Protestant churches in Germany. The Berliner Dom in Berlin, Germany, is an impressive basilica known as the "Protestant St. Peter's." The present Baroque structure dates only from 1905, but ... [ + more ]

Brandenburger Gate, All Areas for free As a former city gate, the Brandenburger Gate is located in the western part of the city centre of Berlin, at the end of Unter den Linden. The Berlin Wall was built right near the Brandenburg Gate, The gate symbolized Germany's division. With the fall of the wall in 1989, people flocked to the reopened Brandenburg Gate to celebrate. As a former city gate, the Brandenburger Gate is located in the western part of the city centre of Berlin, at the end of Unter ... [ + more ]

Brandenburger Tor, All Areas for free The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate and one of the main symbols of Berlin and Germany. It is located west of the city center at the junction of Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße, immediately west of the Pariser Platz. It is the only remaining gate of a series through which Berlin was once entered. One block to the north stands the Reichstag building. The monumental gate was designed by Carl Gotthard and commissioned by emperor Wilhelm II. The design of the gate, 65.5 meter wide and 28 meter tall was based on the Propylaea, the gateway to the Acropolis in Athens. It was constructed between 1778 and 1791 and replaced an older city gate. The decorations, including bas-relief scenes depicting Greek mythology took another four years to complete. The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate and one of the main symbols of Berlin and Germany. It is located west of the city ... [ + more ]

Charlottenburg, All Areas for free Charlottenburg used to be the heart of West Berlin and stretches between the Ku'Damm, jointly shared with Wilmersdorf, and the Charlottenburg Palace in the north. The southern part of the district is one of the wealthier areas of Berlin with posh villas and apartments. The northern part is a nice living area. Charlottenburg was the center of the former West Berlin and was well built-up after the war. Today it's mostly an upmarket shopping and living area for city slickers. Charlottenburg has a large, wealthy Russian scene, which has given rise to the area’s nickname, "Charlottograd".   The complex was enlarged several times, adding a domed tower crowned with a statue of the goddess of happiness Fortuna, several wings, the Orangeries, the annex, and the Belvedere Teahouse, now a porcelain museum. Also worth noting is the mausoleum of Queen Louise, and the Schinkel pavilion, built as a summerhouse for King Friedrich Wilhelm II. The palace was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt starting in the 1950’s. Charlottenburg Palace’s former theatre is now home to the Museum for Pre- and Early History, which boasts items from the famous Troy excavations carried out by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1800’s. Tickets for each section are sold separately; gardens are open to the public for no charge; admission to the New Wing includes an audio guide.  Charlottenburg used to be the heart of West Berlin and stretches between the Ku'Damm, jointly shared with Wilmersdorf, and the Charlottenburg Palace in the north. ... [ + more ]

Checkpoint Charlie, All Areas for free Checkpoint Charlie got its name from the American alphabet. (The others were Alpha and Brava... a, b, c). By 1962, this checkpoint was the only place at which foreigners visiting Berlin could cross from West to East and back again. Located in the Friedrichstadt neighborhood in the heart of Berlin, the checkpoint was the subject of many movies and appeared frequently in spy novels penned during the Cold War era. For tourists there is now a replica of the original US military checkpoint shed and large photographs of US and Soviet Russian solders stand guard admitting people to their own sectors. The former wall is now delineated on the ground by a double row of cobblestones. Checkpoint Charlie got its name from the American alphabet. (The others were Alpha and Brava... a, b, c). By 1962, this checkpoint was the only ... [ + more ]

Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, All Areas The Friedrichswerdersche was the first neo-gothic church of its time. Built in 1831, this church has a wonderful collection of early 19th century sculptures exhibited in the nave area of the church. The Friedrichswerdersche was the first neo-gothic church of its time. Built in 1831, this church has a wonderful collection of early 19th century sculptures ... [ + more ]

Gendarmenmarkt, All Areas for free The Gendarmenmarkt is known as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It was created at the end of the 17th century as a market place, the Linden Markt. Placed in this square are multiple important Berlin's buildings that you can miss: Französischer Dom, the Deutscher Dom, and the Konzerthaus. The Gendarmenmarkt is known as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It was created at the end of the 17th century as ... [ + more ]

Hackesche Hí¶fe, All Areas for free As a master piece of Art Nouveau architecture, the Hackesche Höfe is a complex that consists of eight interconnected courtyards. In the the mid-90s the farms experienced a renaissance of its original concept of mixed-use development through art, culture, residential, commercial and hospitality. As a master piece of Art Nouveau architecture, the Hackesche Höfe is a complex that consists of eight interconnected courtyards. In the the ... [ + more ]

Karl Marx Allee, All Areas Named after Karls Marx, the Karl Marx Allee is a 2km boulevard from the Frankfurter Tor to Alexanderplatz. Named after Karls Marx, the Karl Marx Allee is a 2km boulevard from the Frankfurter Tor to Alexanderplatz. [ + more ]

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, All Areas Also known as the Holocaust Memorial, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe has an impressive impact. This memorial is located near the Reichstag and was built in the underground bunker where Hitler committed suicide. Also known as the Holocaust Memorial, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe has an impressive impact. This memorial is located near the ... [ + more ]

Neue Synagoge , All Areas The Neue Synagoge was built 1859–1866 with the aim of being the main synagogue of the Berlin Jewish community. The Neue Synagoge was built 1859–1866 with the aim of being the main synagogue of the Berlin Jewish community. [ + more ]

Nikolaiviertel, All Areas This oldest surviving structure in Berlin today houses a museum of sacred sculptures. This is part of the reconstructed historical heart of the German capital Berlin. The Nikolaiviertel is a part of Mitte and close to the Alexanderplatz. This oldest surviving structure in Berlin today houses a museum of sacred sculptures. This is part of the reconstructed historical heart of the German ... [ + more ]

Oberbaumbrí¼cke, All Areas for free Built in the early 1700s, the Oberbaumbrücke connects the districts of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. When the Wall came down in 1989, the bridge became a symbol of the of Germany´s reunification. Built in the early 1700s, the Oberbaumbrücke connects the districts of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. When the Wall came down in 1989, the bridge became ... [ + more ]

Potsdamer Platz, All Areas for free Art, entertainment, shopping and cosmopolitan vibe are all in the Potsdamer Platz. Art, entertainment, shopping and cosmopolitan vibe are all in the Potsdamer Platz. [ + more ]

Reichstag, All Areas for free The Reichstag is Germany's parliament building, located in the centre of Berlin not far from the Brandenburg Gate. During the Cold War it was part of West Berlin, and the Berlin Wall ran directly behind it. It did not serve as parliament again until a reunited German government returned to Berlin in 1999. Renovated by Sir Norman Foster, this building is perhaps the most public federal building in the world through its glass-dome tourist attraction. On the rooftop, photographs documenting the building's history circle the rim above the parliament chamber. Two ramps spiral up the side of the dome, an engineering feat even more fascinating than the panoramic view from the top. Avoid long queues by arriving early or late, or by booking at the Dachgarten restaurant. The new cupola is open to the public and entry is free. It offers excellent views of the centre of Berlin and also an opportunity to look down on German parliamentarians when they are in session. However be prepared for long queues, and it's worth checking ahead because sometimes it is closed for cleaning. The Reichstag is Germany's parliament building, located in the centre of Berlin not far from the Brandenburg Gate. During the Cold War it was part ... [ + more ]

Tiergarten, All Areas The Tiergarten is a neighborhood located in the western part of Berlin In the surroundings you can visit the as Siegessäule, Kongresshalle or the Bellevue Palace. The Tiergarten is Berlin’s largest and most popular inner-city park, The Tiergarten is a neighborhood located in the western part of Berlin In the surroundings you can visit the as Siegessäule, Kongresshalle or ... [ + more ]

Unter den Linden, All Areas for free The Unter den Linden is a boulevard in the Mitte district of Berlin. With 1.5 miles of extention to the Schlossbrücke (Palace Bridge) and to Pariser Platz close to Brandenburg Gate. Here you will find the Alte Kommandantur, the Kronprinzenpalais, the Prinzessinnenpalais, the Zeughaus and many more sights of the German capital. The Unter den Linden is a boulevard in the Mitte district of Berlin. With 1.5 miles of extention to the Schlossbrücke (Palace Bridge) and ... [ + more ]

Zoologischer Garten & Aquarium, All Areas The oldest and best known zoo in Germany is the Zoologischer Garten & Aquarium. The oldest and best known zoo in Germany is the Zoologischer Garten & Aquarium. [ + more ]