| Berlin, as Germany's capital city, is steeped in history and culture. In its history are the dark days of the Third Reich and the construction and destruction of the Berlin Wall and today's combination of old and modern architecture. Berlin offers its residents and visitors a great public transportation system that is a wonderful asset to travellers as many of the city's sites are spread out in different areas. The modern city of Berlin hosts historical sites and buildings, music, shopping and nightlife. Below are some of the attractions that Berlin offers visitors to the city. |
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Brandenburg Gate
This gate is the only city gate that is left standing in Berlin. This is an 18th century construction that became representative of the city's division and today is a poplar tourist site. |
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Reichstag
The Reichstag is the home of the German Government and its new glass dome has become one of the most popular landmarks and sights in the city. |
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Eastside Gallery
The Eastside Gallery is a remaining part of the Berlin Wall, that features more than one hundred paintings by artists from around the world that were painted at the time that the wall was brought |
down. This exhibition that discusses old Berlin and new Berlin and provides an interesting view of the separation and unification of the city. |
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Potsdamer Platz
History tells that before this area was bombed during the second World War it was one of the busiest squares in Europe. Following the destruction of the Berlin Wall, this has become a lively square |
with modern buildings that offers shopping and amusement to visitors. |
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Television Tower
Berlin's television tower was constructed in the 1960's in what was then East Germany and it is one of the tallest structures in the whole of Europe. This tower that can be viewed from many parts |
of Berlin has two levels that are available to the public. There is a viewing deck from which visitors may enjoy spectacular views and a revolving restaurant. |
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