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10 must see sights in BerlinWritten on July 23, 2010 by Chris Cook in General Info, Germany

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Berlin is a vibrant and eclectic city. Buildings built with funds from various

countries after the citys destruction in WWII are an interesting mix and match of

styles. Accessible public transportation is one of the best youll find in Europe. The

clubs are loud and the people are liberal (more than 60% of residents do not claim

any religious affiliation). Germanys largest city and the capital since 1990, Berlin

is certainly a must see in Europe. Here is our top 10 list of cant miss sights from

the many many attractions youll find here.

1. Originally opened in 1894 but severely burned in a suspicious fire in 1933 as

Hitler rose to power, the Reichstag now houses the German Parliament.

Redesigned by architect Norman Foster and opened in 1999 the German Capital

building is stunning on the inside and out. For free tour info check out
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Bundestag.de . For a nice relaxing afternoon, consider taking a picnic lunch to the

massive lawn out front.

2. With over 60,000 square meters of selling space the Ka De We or Kaufhause des

Westens, is claimed to be the largest department store in Continental Europe. It

may be a bit pricey but if your in the mood for window shopping head on over to

Tauentzienstasse near the Zoo train station.
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3. Located just up the street from #2 the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is an

iconic and interesting sight. Built in 1890 and severely damaged in 1943 during the


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bombing raids the protestant churchs old spire stands as a remembrance of the

destruction and loss during WWII.

4. Museum Island or Museumsinsel located in the Spree River is home to 5 world

class museums. Entrance is cheap, tours are easy to organize and hours upon hours

can be spent wandering the one of a kind exhibits. Check out part of the Ishtar Gate

at the Pergamon Museum or the Bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti at the New

Museum.
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5. The Fernseturmor TV tower near Alexanderplatz in the city center is about as

iconic as it is ugly. With a restaurant and viewing platform up in the center ball

area, which is accessible via elevator, the tower is the tallest structure in Germany.
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6. Brandenburg Tor (Gate) is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe.

Originally one of many gates through which citizens would enter the city the gate

was built in 1788-1791. Visiting the gate puts you front and center for several other

historic landmarks. On one side and a block up you have the Reichstag and special

stones in the ground which indicate where the Berlin wall once ran. On the other

side you have the famous Boulevard Unter der Linden and Hotel Adlon where

Michael Jackson dangled his baby from the window.


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7. You can find traces of the Berlin Wall throughout the city. Its former path is

embedded in the street and sections still stand today to serve as a reminder to

visitors and locals alike. The NY Times has a reallyinteresting articlethat lets you

manipulate photos of locations throughout the city with and without the wall.
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8. Take a break from the zoo that Berlin train stations can be around rush hour and

visit an actual Zoo. The Berlin Zoological Garden houses the most comprehensive

animal collection in the world and is the most visited in all of Europe. Tickets are

only about 12 Euro and its smack dab in the middle of the city.
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9. Located in a park between the TV tower and the River Spree youll find an

ominous statue of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engles. While it may not be jaw

dropping it is a popular place to have a picture taken and just something not too

touristy to visit.


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10. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europe or Holocaust Memorial covers

an expansive area one block south from Brandenburg Gate. Consisting of 2,711

slabs of concrete the memorial is open day and night (the museum has limited

hours) for the public to reflect on an important part of world history.
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