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The impressive and symbolic Brandenburg Gate that lay forlorn
for so long in the no man's land behind the Berlin Wall, is now
once again renovated and accessible, along with the...
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The infamous border crossing point in the wall dividing West and
East Berlin has now become a shrine to the wall's memory with the
addition of a museum, Haus am Checkpoint Charlie. For nearly...
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The remains of the infamous Berlin Wall have now become the
largest open-air art gallery in the world. The longest section of
the wall, which has been preserved, stretches from Ostbahnhof
station...
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Since opening in 2001, the Berlin Jewish Museum in Lindenstrasse
has already gained an international reputation for its significant
architecture and unique exhibitions that bring history alive....
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One of the most popular art galleries in Berlin is housed in a
former train station. The historic Hamburger Bahnhof, built in 1846
at the Tiergarten, was badly damaged during World War II, but...
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This vibrant square at Potsdamer Platz is the heart and soul of
the 'New Berlin', which has emerged since the fall of the wall in
1989. The original square was once one of the busiest junctions...
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One of Berlin's most popular attractions, this unusual
exhibition recounts the history of the German capital city from its
foundation until the fall of the Wall. The Story of Berlin is
divided...
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The Legoland Discovery Centre is the first indoor Legoland in
the world and provides an interactive journey through a land of
colour, creativity, learning and play. Kids will love themed...
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Said to be one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the
Gendarmenmarkt is certainly one of Berlin's most impressive squares
that was created as a market place in the 17th century. During
World...
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Schloss Charlottenburg is the largest and oldest palace in
Berlin, an 18th-century Baroque structure that was originally
constructed as the summer home for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of
Elector...
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The Berlin Cathedral was built between 1895 and 1905 and is a
magnificent basilica that stands on the site of several earlier
structures. Inside, the crypt contains over 80 sarcophagi of
Prussian...
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The huge Pergamon Museum has three main departments, the
Antiquity Collection, Islamic Art Museum and the Middle East
Museum, that house parts of reconstructed monumental buildings
transported...
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The world's largest inner-city park, and housing both the
parliamentary and governmental institutions, Tiergarten combines
the attractions of the Berlin's largest park with its zoo. The
residence...
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Boasting over 30 million objects throughout its geological,
palaeontological and zoological collections, the Museum of Nature
in Berlin is the biggest of its kind in Germany and one of the...
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This open-air museum is a must for lovers of farmyard animals.
The facility is dedicated to agriculture and food culture, with a
focus on green tecniques. That may sound a bit dry, but...
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Children and families love nothing more than trips to the zoo or
the aquarium, and Berlin's stunning Zoo-Aquarium combines both! The
facility is the most popular zoo in Europe, entertaining more...
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The renowned and respected Grips-Theater is a fantastic place to
take the kids while on holiday in Berlin. Children will enjoy the
spectacular shows and dancing and entertainment. Located in...
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Occupying an abandoned movie theatre, the Allied Museum is
located on the former U.S. Army Europe's Berlin Brigade
headquarters, and houses exhibits and displays detailing the
history of the...
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The Reichstag is one of Berlin's most famous buildings. The seat
of Germany's parliament since 1894, the building has had a volatile
history, being damaged in World War II, wrapped in a sheet...
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