Germany’s Capital & Largest City - Berlin

City Walks

Mar 17

Berlin is a diverse city with a vibrant cultural scene. It has both new and historic architecture, monuments and memorial sites commemorating the city’s unique history. The city is the home of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and claims to be the only European city to have more museums (175) than rainy days (average 99).

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

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Beautiful old yellow stucco apartment building in the eclectic Schoenberg neighborhood

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was damaged during air raids in 1943, and stands as a constant reminder to Berliners of the horrors of war.

An interior shot of the art in the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

The Old National Gallery on Museum Island was founded in 1861, and was designed to look like a temple.

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The colonnade outside the Old National Gallery

Looking down the street towards Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the famous crossing point between East and West Germany when Germany was still divided

Displays at the Berlin Wall Memorial Site

Displays from the Wall Museum

The Museum of Communication, opened in 1872, is the world’s oldest postal museum

The Cathedral at Gendarmenmarkt was erected in 1708 and badly damaged during World War II. The slow restoration took place between 1982 and 1996.

Residential architecture with street level businesses

The Brandenburg Gate, built in 1791, was a symbol of German division during the Cold War, and is now a national symbol of peace and unity.

The building of the French Church of Friedrichstadt Louis Cayart and Abraham Quesnay was completed in 1705.

Berlin Cathedral, on Museum Island, first opened in 1905

The Berlin Cathedral architectural details

A bridge crossing the Spree

The Neptune Fountain was designed as the crowning element of the Great Parterre

The Fernsehturm (TV Tower) in Alexanderplatz has an observation area and restaurant on top. Alexanderplatz, one of the most important and largest squares in Berlin

Sights along the Spree

This is one of the many examples of modern architecture

Bellevue Palace was first opened in 1786 and has been the home of the President of Germany since 1994

The Bode Museum is part of Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are five museums here, built between 1824 and 1930. Damages to the buildings sustained during World War II have been restored and preserved

What you should know:

The currency used is the Euro (EU).
Walking in the Berlin is easy, and the city has good public transport system.
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is a great way to get the lay of the land.
Berlin states that it has the most modern public toilet system in Germany and one of the largest in Europe.
You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days exploring the city.
People are friendly and helpful; many speak English.
You will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter if you are from the US.
When tipping, 10% is considered appropriate.
Overall the city is safe, but pickpocketing is somewhat of a common problem. Just be mindful.
There are many restaurant and entertainment options.