Berlin

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  1. Brandenburg Gate

    Landmark · Mitte

    Recalls Prussia's era as the leading German state, before modern Germany was founded in 1871.

  2. Tiergarten

    Park · Tiergarten · brief mention

  3. Unter den Linden

    Landmark · Mitte

    A statue of Frederick the Great overlooks the grand buildings that symbolized his reign.

  4. Humboldt University of Berlin

    Historic site · Mitte

  5. Museum Island

    Museum · Mitte

  6. Alte Nationalgalerie

    Museum · Mitte

    The paintings feature dreamy castles and heroic scenes that idealize Germany's medieval roots.

  7. Berlin Cathedral

    Landmark · Mitte

    The square in front makes a relaxed spot on a lazy summer afternoon.

  8. Federal Chancellery

    Landmark · Tiergarten · brief mention

  9. Reichstag Building

    Landmark · Tiergarten

    The dome looks down into the chamber, symbolizing citizens keeping a watchful eye on their government.

  10. Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus (former Luftwaffe Headquarters)

    Historic site · Mitte

    Its monumental fascist architecture was designed to make the individual feel small and powerless.

  11. Topography of Terror

    Museum · Kreuzberg

  12. Führerbunker Site

    Historic site · Mitte

    There is nothing to see, but the site is still thought-provoking.

  13. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    Historic site · Mitte

    There is no central gathering point; each visitor is meant to find their own meaning.

  14. Neue Wache

    Historic site · Mitte

  15. Aufbau der Republik Mural

    Landmark · Mitte

  16. Berlin TV Tower

    Landmark · Mitte

    Sunlight on its mirrored ball forms a cross, which cynics nicknamed 'the Pope's revenge'.

  17. Karl-Marx-Allee

    Landmark · Friedrichshain

    The restored street is becoming fashionable again.

  18. Berlin Wall Memorial

    Historic site · Mitte

    Explains the double-wall design, with a death strip between the walls and a rounded top to foil grappling hooks.

  19. Checkpoint Charlie

    Historic site · Kreuzberg

  20. Mauermuseum – Haus am Checkpoint Charlie

    Museum · Kreuzberg

    Exhibits include a car with a person hidden in a false gas tank, and the last room celebrates 1989.

  21. Potsdamer Platz

    Landmark · Tiergarten

    A line in the pavement marks where the Berlin Wall once stood.

  22. Alexanderplatz

    Landmark · Mitte

  23. Prenzlauer Berg

    Neighborhood · Prenzlauer Berg

    Its 19th-century tenements survived the war, and former squats still keep the old alternative spirit.

  24. Mauerpark

    Park · Prenzlauer Berg

    The karaoke becomes a giant open-air party on summer Sundays.

  25. Spree River Boat Tour

    Activity · Mitte

    The relaxing hour-long tour is called both time and money well spent.

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