Berlin is Germany’s largest city and is the country’s capital. Since the fall of the Berlin wall almost two decades ago, the city has grown and evolved into a modern, bustling metropolis that prides itself on looking to the future while preserving the past. There are landmarks to remind visitors of the strains that history has put on the city, but much of Berlin now has an unmistakable American feel to it.
Germany Berlin should be on every German visitor’s list to visit. Every year many tourists visit Berlin. They come from everywhere in the World. The Berlin Museum in the Kreutzer district has been housed since 1969 in the old Supreme Court (Kammergericht) building, designed by the Berlin architect Philipp Gerlach in 1734-35 during the reign of Frederick William I, to accommodate the judicial and administrative authorities who, until the end of the 16th century, had been housed in the Royal Palace. In the summer there are many boat tours that are available, which can be an interesting way to see some of the city.
Due to tours and developments, Berlin city is also becoming popular and the routes take in many of the neighborhoods, architecture and some of the more unusual cultural institutions. There are a variety of themed walking tours that focus on specific areas of the city, such as Jewish life and popular artists. Taking a bus tour of Berlin is a very good way to start and with multilingual commentary, you will also learn a little about the main attractions as you drive around.
Berlin tourists should certainly look out for the Brandenburg Gate, which has become one of the city's most recognizable and photographed attractions, as well as the 'Story of Berlin' Exhibition, the trendy Potsdamer Platz and the hard-to-miss Television Tower (Fernsehturm). Some of the places of attraction in Berlin that cannot be missed at any cost are East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate. The former is an exhibition center that is open air demonstrating the art works which are painted directly on the last existing portions of the famous Berlin Wall. One can catch a glimpse of the iconic landmark of Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate. It is one place that is to be visited by the tourists.
The Berlin tourists should not miss the Reichstag Building which is considered to be the seat of German parliament. The building that was renovated after damage by British Architect Norman Foster in the year 1990 exhibits outstanding architectural excellence. One can see a glass dome situated over the session area that ensures a magnificent view of the city.
Feb 17, 2011
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