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Address: Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, Berlin 10117
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Perhaps one of Berlin's most solemn – and controversial – sites, the Holocaust Memorial occupies a wide expanse between Brandenburger Tor and Potsdamer Platz. Exactly 2711 concrete slabs form a chilling grey grid over the area known as the Field of Stelae. The stelae represent the horrible scope of the Holocaust and...
Address: Pariser Platz, Unter den Linden/Strasse des 17 Juni, Berlin 10117
Built in 1791 as a customs collection post and recalling the design of the Acropolis's Propylaea, this formidable columned structure has served as an icon of both German factionalism and solidarity. In 1961, the Wall was built and the gate sealed off. After the Wall fell in 1989, the area was reopened to the public....
Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für Gegenwart
Address: Invalidenstraße 50, Berlin 10557
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Located in the massive confines of a renovated train station (Hamburger Bahnhof), this museum features works by many famous artists. Most items on display come from the inherited Erich Marx Collection. Elsewhere in the museum are exhibited pieces by artists such as Amseln Kiefer, Andy Warhol and Bruce Nauman. During...
Address: Lindenstraße 9-14, Berlin 10969
One of Berlin's most significant museums, this facility is laid out in the shape of the Star of David, a stroke of genius by designer Daniel Libeskind. The impressive – and at times overwhelming – array of permanent exhibits offers an unparalleled glimpse at Germany's Jewish populace. The holdings, many originating...
Address: Potsdamer Strasse 50, Berlin 10785
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the unique glass-and-steel structure that houses this fascinating museum. Most prominently on display are numerous works dating to the 19th and 20th centuries. German Expressionism by Kirchner and Heckel is highlighted too, alongside "classic modern" pieces by Dali, Picasso, Dix and...
Address: Am Kupfergraben 5, Museumsinsel, Berlin 10117
Visitors to this massive museum are confronted by a wealth of information regarding classical Greek, Islamic, Middle Eastern, and Roman art and structural design. Rent a recorded tape, and follow along as the four-hour, self-guided tour provides history and background for each intriguing exhibit. The establishment's...
Address: Platz der Republik 1, Berlin 10557
An important site in Berlin's - and Germany's - history, the House of Parliament was completed in 1894, after compensations were received from the French following the Franco-Prussian War. In 1918, the German Republic was announced from its balcony, and in 1933, Hitler gained dictatorial power at this location. After...
Address: Spandauer Damm 10-22, Luisenplatz, Berlin 14059
Built in 1695 as a summer retreat, this once-rural palace was commissioned by the husband of Queen Sophie-Charlotte. The original structure was then expanded and now includes a courtyard and gardens. When you visit, allow enough time to tour all three areas. The interior galleries display works by German Romantic...
Address: Am Juliusturm, Berlin 13599
Built as a fortress to protect Berlin from aggressors, the original Zitadelle dates back to the late 1100s. After a strenuous climb to the top of its tower, visitors are greeted by spectacular views of the rivers Spree and Havel. The finished fortress, Italian in design, was completed in 1594 and has had many uses in...
Address: Grosser Stern, Berlin 10557
Berlin's largest public park originally served as royal hunting grounds until it was reconfigured in the 18th century. Nowadays, joggers, walkers and families flock here to enjoy the natural splendor. The grounds are home to war memorials, victory statues and palaces, along with Hitler's Grosser Stern, a paved...
