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Berlin Attractions & ActivitiesHistoric Sites
Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Address: Mühlenstraße, Berlin 10243
Initially 100 miles long, less than a half-mile now remains of the world-renowned Berlin Wall. The wall was built originally to divide the city from communist rule. However, its stone remnants now serve as an outdoor art gallery (called the Eastside Gallery) displaying murals painted by local and city artists. U-BAHN:...
Address: Hüttigpfad, Berlin 13627
More than 2500 political prisoners were killed at this prison site. From 1933 to 1942, those who resisted or objected to Hitler and Nazi ideals were either hung or guillotined inside the walls. An urn, with soil gathered from all of World War II's German concentration camps, sits at the front of the penitentiary to...
Address: Fasenenstraße 79-80, Berlin 10623
This landmark commemorates Germany's infamous Crystal Night. On November 9, 1938, this Berlin synagogue was burned to the ground in an act of Nazi aggression towards the Jews. The present site retains the original entrance and continues to hold weekly religious services.
Address: Olympischer Platz 3, Berlin 14053
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Still used as a city venue for sports and entertainment, the stadium was built originally for the 1936 Olympic Games. Designed in part by Albert Speer, it sports a bell and clock tower and an impressive gate.
Address: John-F.-Kennedy-Platz 1, Berlin 10825
Now a part of metropolitan Berlin, the Schöneberg City Hall is an architectural and historical treat. With a clock tower that houses a duplicate of the Liberty Bell and a balcony where President John F. Kennedy once spoke, the site became a sign of freedom during the city's long road toward reunification.
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: 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: Platz der Luftbrücke, Berlin 12101
This memorial honors the airmen who flew in and out of this airstrip during the Berlin Airlifts of 1948-49. Since the city was under blockade during that time, airdrops were the only means to bring in supplies. The memorial, located at the Templehof Airport, is comprised of three arches pointing westward.
Address: Unter den Linden 2, Berlin 10117
Home to the Museum of German History, the Zeughaus was originally an armory. This baroque-styled palatial building was constructed in 1706 and sports a light rose-colored façade. It also features a scenic courtyard, a display of war and arms memorabilia, and period furniture and newsreels as well.
