Berlin is a city with a rich history. Some of the best museums and most beautiful architecture in the world can be seen here, some of the best clubs in Europe. If you want to visit Berlin for a weekend, then you need a plan to visit the main sights of Berlin possible. Of course, you can not see everything, but it tops 10 are an absolute must.
Berlin for the weekend – Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate and one of the most recognizable of Berlin and Germany monuments. This is the only remaining gate of the city, was to enter once Berlin, and has been faithfully restored zwischen 2000 and 2002. This gate was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II to represent peace. If you visit Berlin for a weekend, you will see that the area around the lens is often used as Corner Speakers Creative, and on special occasions, such as sporting events worldwide. This door is of paramount importance for Berlin.
Berlin for the weekend – Diet and TV Tower
Mainly because of the Second World War, the Berlin architects has a fascinating variety of projects ranging postmodern controversial top historical modernism. A visit to the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament, provides the perfect overview. Opened in 1894, was renovated by the British super-Norman Foster and completed in 1999 architect. The roof structure is made entirely of glass, resulting in a full panoramic view of the city allows, directly from the central government. The entrance to the roof is free, but you must register in advance.
Other aerial views that you can see from the television tower, which rises about 200 meters above Alexanderplatz. The iconic tower is the fourth tallest freestanding structure in Europe, and the stainless steel sphere contains a revolving restaurant and observation deck. On a clear day, visibility is up to 40 km.
The TV Tower
Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer Platz was built entirely from scratch in 1995. Here bold and utopian architecture, a large shopping center and many theaters to see who are the venue for the International Film Festival annual Berlin (Berlinale). The Dome of the Sony Center, which was modeled on Mount Fuji, is magically lit by different colors in the night, which is the emblem of this region.
Unter den Linden – one of the most famous streets in Berlin
Take a walk along the street "Unter den Linden", which extends from the Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate. The street is lined on both sides with statues and remarkable historical monuments, such as the Humboldt University, the opera, the state, the German Historical Museum Library, and embassies.
Museum Island
This World Heritage Site by UNESCO is one of the largest collections of museums around the world and can be found in the eastern end of Unter den Linden in Berlin. The museums are connected by an architectural promenade, and you can visit in one day with one ticket. You can lose yourself in the beauty of their architecture.
Holocaust Memorial in Berlin
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is one of the most spectacular monuments and move to the Holocaust. It was designed by architect Peter Eisenman and consists of more than 2500 columns arranged geometrically that are placed on a site of 4.7 hectares. The adjacent underground museum contains the names of all known Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was demolished from June to November 1990, although some parts have been restored. While graffiti were removed from the northern part of the wall, the road such as the East Side Gallery is dedicated to the prior art. 118 artists from 21 countries were made in 1990 on the walls of his canvas. You can also visit Checkpoint Charlie, the border control famous East-West during the Cold War and is now a tourist center with comprehensive information panels that tell the story of the wall.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Protestant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin is one of the most famous landmarks in Berlin. The church was badly damaged by the air raids of World War II. Its tower is destroyed, but then obtained as a war memorial. A new modern concrete church with beautiful blue glass windows, was built next to the original church.
If you are unable to visit Berlin for a weekend, then you stay a little longer. It's worth it.
Lincoln Matheson
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