Berlin, Germany’s Capital City, dates back to the 13th century and is the largest city
in Germany by both area and population.
Berlin straddles the banks of the River Spree, and about one third of the city's area is
composed of forests, parks, rivers, canals and lakes.
Berlin's history of battling ideologies makes for some of the most fascinating sightseeing
in Europe and visitors can marvel at the vast historical, architectural and natural sights.
Before we get into the top 10 things to do in Berlin, we’ve included links in the description
to various discount codes and links to resources of things to do, so make sure you check those
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10) At number 10 is the East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is an open-air gallery in Berlin.
It consists of a series of murals painted directly on a 1,316 m long remnant of the
Berlin Wall, located near the centre of Berlin.
The gallery has official status as a heritage-protected landmark.
Most of the work is bold, colourful and thought provoking and every patch has been adorned
with art, turning this into the world’s longest outdoor gallery.
Some of the murals have gone down in history and are permanent, while others are constantly
being replaced and updated.
9) Number 9 is Panoramapunkt
Visitors can ride one of Europe's fastest elevators and take a speedy climb to some
of the best views in Berlin.
In just 20 seconds you will be whisked up to the 24th floor, where you can enjoy spectacular
views of the city’s most famous landmarks and historic sites.
Then explore the roof terrace on the 24th and 25th floors and check out the fascinating
open-air exhibition.
8) At number 8 is Berlin Zoo
The Berlin Zoo is one of the oldest and best-known zoos in Germany.
Located in Berlin's Tiergarten, it opened in 1844 and covers 35 hectares of space.
With about 1,380 different species represented and over 20,000 animals at the zoo, it presents
one of the most comprehensive collections in the world.
All the big cats are present, along with chimpanzees, orang-utans and gorillas.
Though space is at a premium near the centre of the city, the inhabitants are kept in humane
enclosures that resemble they’re natural environments.
7) Number 7 is the Olympiastadion Berlin
Olympiastadion is a sports stadium in Berlin that was originally built by Werner March
for the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Today the stadium is part of the Olympiapark Berlin and few sporting arenas have seen as
much world-changing history as Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
A behind the scenes tour gives access to VIP areas, changing rooms and the underground
warm-up-training hall.
Visitors can also get a great view of the stadium from the edge of the blue running
track and learn about the history and architecture.
6) At number 6 is Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Cathedral is the short name for the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate
Church in Berlin.
It is located on Museum Island in the Mitte borough.
The current building was finished in 1905 and has an organ with 7,000 pipes, elaborate
royal tombs and a magnificent dome for city views.
5) Number 5 is the Gemäldegalerie
The Gemäldegalerie boasts one of the world’s most important collections of European paintings
ranging from the 13th to 18th century, including a phenomenal collection of works from German
masters.
The 72 rooms are arranged around an airy central hall, with indoor fountains.
The scope of the collection is absolutely staggering and visitors can admire Italian
Baroque, Dutch Golden Age, lesser-known influential German artists, or just beautiful canvasses,
the Gemäldegalerie has it all.
4) At number 4 is Köpenick Palace
This Köpenick palace was built upon the remains of an old hunting lodge and now houses one
of the finest collections of decorative arts in Europe.
Visitors can learn all about the history and practices of the decorative arts, then see
them put to use around the palace itself.
The palace is a stunning example of Baroque design, painstakingly restored to its original
condition and well worth a visit to explore its dramatic history and discover the treasures
inside.
3) Number 3 is Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Museum Island on the Spree,
comprises five conveniently adjacent museums.
Each is a destination in its own right and deserves
at least half a day to explore.
There's the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Altes Museum, the Neue Museum, the Bode Museum and
the very popular Pergamon museum.
See art, history, Egyptian treasures, and German culture all come to life in Berlin.
2) At number 2 is The Brandenburg Gate
Inspired by the Acropolis entrance in Athens, the Brandenburg Gate is one of the most-photographed
sites in Berlin.
Located in Pariser Platz, one of the city's most famous squares, the Brandenburg Gate
was built for King Frederick Wilhelm II at the turn of the 1790s.
Crowned by an elaborate sculpture of the winged goddess of victory piloting a chariot, it
now serves as a potent symbol of German reunification.
1) And at number 1 is the Berlin TV Tower
Built between 1965 and 1969, The Fernsehturm is a television tower close to Alexanderplatz
in Berlin-Mitte.
Visitors can take one of two elevators up 203 meters in 40 seconds and see as far as
42 kilometres from the viewing deck.
Get spectacular views of famous Berlin landmarks such as the Reichstag, Museum Island and the
Brandenburg Gate.
There’s also the revolving Sphere restaurant and bar for some light refreshment while you
admire the spectacular scenery.
So that sums up our top 10 things to do in Berlin, we hope you enjoyed, if you did please
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