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Berlin Germany

INTRODUCTION

The capital city of Berlin is the largest and most second most populous city in Germany. The city is located on the Spree River in northeastern Germany, and is a center for power and culture in the world. The cityscape is populated by beautiful buildings, ranging from Baroque to modern, as well as many parks and gardens. Berlin is well-known for its thriving nightlife, with a huge array of clubs and bars.

HISTORY

The history of Berlin traces back to Pre-Unification, the Prussian Empire, rule under Friedrich Der Grosse, Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm II, The Weimar Republic, Hitler, joint government by the victorious Allied Powers of WWII, and a re-unified Germany following the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It's a city like no other. A city full of history, where the past meets the present through a combination of traditional buildings and amazing modern architecture.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Berlin is not only the capital city of Germany but also one of the 16 states. The city possesses a number of world-renowned universities, research institutions, and museums. It also hosts popular sporting and music events. The Love Parade is the electronic music festival that takes place every June in Berlin. It is one of most famous parties in the world and every year it hosts the best Djs, attracting more than a million people.

ATTRACTIONS

A huge city, Berlin has become a melting pot of varying cultures and boasts some of the newest, most inspiring architecture in Europe.

There are a multitude of museums that honour Germany's artistic traditions, including the Kultur Forum at Potsdamer Platz. Berlin is home to the Deutsches Oper and the Pergamon Museum, which houses the Ishtar Gate of Babylon. In fact, Berlin has a unique island, named Museums Island due to the amount of great museums located there.

Some of the easily identifiable landmarks in Berlin are the Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, The Fersehturm, The Treptow War Memorial, Humbolt University, Unter den Linde, and Alexanderplatz. The Kurfurstendamm? shopping district and Ka-De-We, as well as remains of the Berlin Wall, are also must-sees.

• Bebelplatz
• Zeughaus
• Nikolaiviertel
• Franzosischer Dom
• Friedrichswerdersche Kirche
• Brandenburger Tor
• Konzerthaus
• Unter den Linden
• Fersehturm
• Berlin Zoo and Aquarium
• Schloss Charlottenburg

NIGHTLIFE

Berlin might be a city full of history and culture, but it is also a city with a vibrant nightlife where everybody will be able to find their type of party and fun. The city's party scene is full of nightclubs, some famous worldwide. Tresor, Ufo, WMF, Berghain, and Kitkatclub are just a few examples. Electronic music, such as techno and dance, are the lead characters in Berlin's nightlife.

LODGING

Over 350 hotels and Pensionen are available for the visitor.