One of the most iconic cities in Europe.
Hip and international.
Creative and progressive.
A modern city full of history which was once torn to bits,
divided into two and then reunited.
This is Berlin!
And as they say in German: Willkommen in Berlin!
One of the first things that come in your mind
when you think about Berlin
is the Brandenburg Gate.
The most iconic attraction in Berlin.
It was built in the 18th century in the Neoclassical style
and today, it is a symbol of unity for Europe
and the reunification of Germany.
Right next to the Brandenburg Gate, we have the Holocaust Memorial.
It’s made of more than 2,700 concrete blocks, like these, which are laid out in a grid formation.
It’s dedicated to the Jewish victims of the World War II who died in the Nazi Genocide.
There’s also a small memorial here in the garden next to Brandenburg Gate.
It’s dedicated to the also prosecuted Sinti and Roma people.
And this beautiful boulevard 'Unter den Linden' takes you right through the middle of Berlin.
If you also get tired walking around on a hot day like this
you can relax in this beautiful park right here,
It’s also nearby. It’s called the Großer Tiergarten.
Right next to the gate we have this stunning and impressive building behind me.
Called the Reichstag.
The German Parliament is inside it.
After the World War II, it was destroyed a lot in the bombings.
So they had to rebuild a lot after that.
Today, you can go all the way up to the globe that you see on the top of the building.
It offers some impressive views of the whole Berlin city.
But unfortunately, it’s not something that you can do spontaneously.
You have to book an appointment before online,
approximately 2-3 weeks before, if you have to go inside it.
Berlin is a paradise for any foodie.
You can find anything from traditional dishes to different kind of street foods.
There are plenty of vegetarian and even vegan options as well.
There are two very iconic dishes you can try when you’re in Berlin:
One is the Currywurst.
It’s a sliced sausage, or as we say Bratwurst,
topped with curry ketchup.
The other one is the Döner of course.
This type of Döner Kebab
where the meat is put in the pita bread
was first created in Berlin by a Turkish guest worker.
Nowadays, it’s one of Germany’s favorite and most available kind of fast food.
And actually considered typically German.
There are many different activities that you can enjoy in Berlin.
But my personal favourite one is kayaking.
It’s not only a good sport but you can also enjoy in this river
a gigantic sculpture called the Molecule Man.
Look how big that is.
If you’re looking for museums in Berlin, don’t worry.
There’s an island full of them.
You heard that right.
I’m literally standing here on a bridge which goes to an island
popularly known as the Museum Island.
It’s an island in the middle of the river near the main city
which has five different museums on it.
For example, the Bode Museum right next to me
has Byzantine art and sculpture.
The whole area is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Another landmark in Berlin is
this famous double-deck Oberbaum Bridge
which I’m currently walking underneath.
It was built in 1896 and after the World War II, it was closed
because it was a connection between East Berlin and West Berlin.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall
it was a symbol of reunification also
between the East and West Germany.
I’m walking here at the East Side Gallery.
It’s the largest open-air gallery in the whole world.
It’s a 1.3 km long part of the former Berlin Wall.
Today, it has been transformed very colorfully,
into a nice beautiful gallery by various artists from around the world.
It’s a symbol of reconciliation and freedom.
Not many visitors leave Berlin without a selfie in front of the East Side Gallery.
So, if you come to Berlin,
don’t miss out!
One of the most popular and best-known pieces of art
is this graffiti painting.
It’s the socialist fraternal kiss of the leaders Honecker and Brezhnev.
Below it, it says in German: ‘My God, Help Me To Survive This Deadly Love.’
There were many famous crossing points
between East and West Berlin.
One of the most famous ones
was this Checkpoint Charlie.
There’s also a museum here called the Wall Museum ('Mauermuseum').
If you wanna know more about the Cold War history you can go check this out.
The museum we chose to go in was the German History Museum.
It’s an amazing museum which shows more than 2,000 years of German history.
All the way from the Middle Ages
to the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
There’re more than 7,000 exhibits spread across 8,000 square meters
If you like to party, you’ll enjoy Berlin at night.
Berlin is famous for its amazing nightlife.
Each district has its own unique nightlife vibes.
So, whether you prefer techno, classic cocktails,
or just want to hang out at a beer garden,
there’s countless bars, pubs and events for everyone’s tastes.
Overall, Berlin is a very big and lively city.
You can easily spend seven days here. Because there’s just so much to see and do here.
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