The Highlight Of Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany; and one of the most interesting cities in Europe

. In Berlin you find interesting historical sites, modern art, delicious cooking and a pulsing nightlife. A lot of the buildings were badly damaged in the final years of World War II, but today they have all been rebuilt.

After World War II, Berlin was divided into four sectors: a French, American and British sector in West Berlin and USSR sector in East Berlin). After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city merged together and again became the capital of the reunified Germany.

The landmark of Berlin, Brandenburger Tor was originally a 26 meter (85 feet) high main gate to Berlin. Under the Cold War is stood in a waste part of East Berlin, but in 1990 reopened as a symbol of the German reunification.

The Reichstag Building (German Parliament Building) is another important historical building in Berlin. In 1933 Hitler used a fire in the dome to declare state of emergency, and in 1945 the Red Army planted a flag on the roof to declare their victory. After a major renovation in 1999 the building reopened with a new, impressive glass dome. If you would like to visit the building, you must be prepared for a long line and a heavy security check.

In Berlin there are many remains of the Cold War. Check Point Charlie is a typical example. Originally it was the crossing point between East- and West Berlin. Today its museum stands as a reminder of a scary time. In the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie you can see photos, kitschy memorabilia from the Wall and devices used to escape from the East to the West.

If you like to shop, Berlin is the city for you. In Europes largest department store KaDeWe, you can find everything from cosmetics to porcelain. The most impressive though is the sixth floor, where the food and beverage department is located. Here you find a real paradise for gourmet lovers. Choose between 1700 different cheeses, 1000 different sausages and 800 types of bread. Or go hunting for wild boar and deer. Everywhere you can try samples, before you decide to buy anything.

Berlin is also a city with many weekend markets. The best ones are: Grosser Berliner Trdel- und Kunstmarkt at Strasse de 17. Juni in Tiergarten, Kunst- und Nostalgiemarkt at the Museumsinsel and Flohmarkt am Arkonaplatz. Around Christmas you can also taste sausages, waffles and the German Glhwein at one of the many Weinachtsmrkte around the city.

Berlin does also have a great art scene. There are a lot of galleries and modern art museums spread around the city. The best ones are the Museumsinsel, the Neue Nationalgalerie and the famous art gallery Galerie Eigen & Art.

by: Morten Elm

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