| Berlin is the capital city of Germany, built around the | | | | hours wandering around its many shops, bars, cafes |
| River Spree. Much of the city was destroyed during | | | | and entertainment areas. There are many art galleries |
| World War II, however since that time it has undergone | | | | throughout the city which are home to the sculptures |
| the largest construction project in Europe and it is now | | | | and paintings of world-renowned artists such as Van |
| a restored, thriving and modern city. It is possible to find | | | | Gogh, Picasso and Cezanne. |
| architectural remains of days past next to new | | | | You can join a number of walking or bus tours that will |
| modern buildings. It is a tourism center and offers many | | | | take you throughout the city. This is an excellent way |
| attractions in the way of museums, events, festivals | | | | to see the most important historical and cultural sights |
| and landmarks. | | | | of Berlin. If you know where you want to go, you can |
| Since the Berlin Wall was dismantled in 1989, the city | | | | travel around by bus, tram or train. You can also rent |
| has seen another wave of rejuvenation. Make sure to | | | | bicycles and these are an excellent way to travel |
| visit the remnants of the wall that are still standing. | | | | around the city. If you are looking for a place to relax, |
| Particularly visit the area known as Checkpoint Charlie | | | | Berlin's Tiergarten is a stunning choice. It is a 630 acre |
| which was the only place that foreigners could cross | | | | green park in the middle of the bustling city. Here you |
| from East to West Berlin. Brandenburg Gate, the | | | | will find many gardens with beautiful trees and flowers, |
| Holocaust Memorial, the Egyptian Museum, the Jewish | | | | as well as cafes and a beer garden. The World's |
| Museum and the Keiser-Wilhelm Memorial are all | | | | Garden is also interesting and beautiful with its themed |
| museums that you should make an effort not to miss | | | | gardens the Chinese Garden, the Korean Garden, the |
| out on. If you visit Museum Island, you will find five | | | | Bali Garden/ Glasshouse, the Oriental Garden and the |
| famous museums including, the Old Museum, the New | | | | Japanese Garden. |
| Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum | | | | After the end of the Cold War, Berlin saw a boom in |
| and the Pergamon Museum. The tallest structure in | | | | the construction of hotels. As such, it is possible to find |
| Berlin, the Fernsehturm Television Tower, has a | | | | very well priced accommodation options, even in the |
| revolving restaurant at the top that will give you an | | | | five star-hotel category. Still more hotels are being |
| excellent view of the city. The Reichstag, the old | | | | planned particularly in the area surrounding the new |
| German parliament, will also give you an excellent view | | | | train station. Other accommodation options include |
| of the city of Berlin if you climb into its large glass | | | | youth hostels for members, regular hostels, bed and |
| dome. The Potsdamer Platz is one of the busiest | | | | breakfasts and pensions (boarding houses). |
| squares in Europe and you can spend a number of | | | | |