My 3 Days Berlin Top Attractions

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My 3 Days Berlin Top AttractionsDay 1, Sun May 10 2015

Hour Where Recommended Visit Time

1. 09:00 Berliner Dom 30 mins

2. 09:30 Altes Museum 2 hours, 30 mins

3. 12:00 Neues Museum 2 hours, 30 mins

4. 14:35 Pergamonmuseum 2 hours, 30 mins


Transportation: S-bahn- Alexanderplatz or

Hackescher Markt

Web: www.berliner-dom.de

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun

noon-8:00pm (until 7:00pm in winter)

Admission: 5 for adults, 3 for students and

seniors, free for children 13 and under

Phone Number: 030 20269136

Address: Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin

09:00 Berliner Dom Rating: Religious Sites

Visit Time: 30 mins

Built between 1894 and1905, the Berliner Dom is located

on Museum Island in Berlin and serves as a baroque

Cathedral. It is Berlins biggest Protestant Church and it also

functions as part of the dynasty of Prussian Hohenzollern. In

the past, it has served as a link between German

Protestantism and Hohenzollern.

This church is known for its Dome ceiling that is decorated

using eight mosaics. Between 1975 and 1982 it was rebuilt

to include spires and a simplified cupola. The Berliner Dom

contains more than 90 tombs and sarcophagis because it is

the tomb of the Hohenzollern family. Some of the tombs that

are displayed are the tombs of Prussian Kings, who were

Sophie Charlotte and Frederick the First. These tombs are

covered in lead and gold plated tin.

The Dome has an organ that contains more than 7000

pipes. It is known as a masterpiece and is among

Germanys largest. Visiting the Dome requires people to

have to go up 270 steps to get to its viewing gallery. The

interior of the Dome contains elements of the Reformation

period and the New Testament. There are also four towers

located directly next to the Dome.

Visitors to the Berliner Dom can go to one of the many

readings and concerts held at the Dome. It is possible for

visitors to get a guided tour of Berliner Dom. There is an

entrance fee for this attraction, but paying the fee gets

visitors a free audio guide.


Transportation: S-bahn- Hackescher Markt. Bus-

100 to Lustgarten, 147, 157, or 358

Web: www.smb.museum

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm (Thur

until 10:00pm)

Admission: 8 for adults, 4 for students, free for

children 16 and under


Address: Lustgarten, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin

0.1 KM, 2 minutes by walking

09:30 Altes Museum Rating: Museums

Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins

Within the world of Neoclassical architecture, the Altes

Museum is among the most important works. The museum

was built between the year 1823 and 1830 and the style

reflects ancient Greek architecture. In 1904 the Altes

Museum became the home of its well-known collection of

Classical Antiquities including Ancient Greeks, Romans and

Etruscans.

The museums main floor was designed to accommodate

exhibits such as precious Greek silverware, bronze and clay

figures, gold jewelry and friezes. There is much Roman art

in the museum that is represented through mummy portraits

of the Roman Egyptians, mosaics, Caesar and Cleopatra

portraits, frescos and sarcophagi.

The front faade of the museum includes 18 columns

inspired by Greek Architecture which function as a support

system for the roof 87 feet high roof. Another beautiful part

of the museums structure is its rotunda dome, which was

originally designed to resemble the Pantheon in Rome. Also

included in the museum is the Berlin Cathedral.

Guests visiting the Altes Museum must check their coats at

the door. Flash photography is not allowed.


Transportation: U-Bahn- Friedrichstrasse

Web: www.neues-museum.de

Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10:00am-6:00pm,

Fri-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm


children


Address: Bodestrae, 10785 Berlin


12:00 Neues Museum Rating: Museums


The Neuse Museum is the home of both the Museum of

Prehistory and Early History, and the Egyptian Museum with

its Papyrus Collection. It also houses artifacts in its

Collection of Classical Antiquities.

The Neues Museum was originally designed by the architect

Friedrich August Stuler but after suffering severe damage

during World War II the museum had to be completely

restored and was then recreated by David Chipperfield, a

British architect.

Some of the archeological treasures that can be found at

this museum include the Armana Art Collection, the

collection of Trojan antiquities and the skull that belonged to

the Neanderthal from Le Moustier. These items act as an

unusual panorama of humankinds early history.

The museum hold public events that includes guided tours

of the museums exhibits which both children and adults are

invited to participate in. The museum also occasionally runs

education workshops that are geared towards children.

Guided tours of the Neues Museum must be booked in

advance and are running both in English and German.


Admission: 10 for adults, 5 for students, free for

children 16 and under


Address: Bodestrae 3, 10178 Berlin


14:35 Pergamonmuseum Rating: Museums


The Pergamon Museum was originally built to hold items

that were found during the excavation of the Berlin Museum.

One of these items was the Pergamon Alter frieze, which

was discovered in 1886. Today, the Pergamon Museum

holds three museums - The Collection of Classical

Antiquities, the Museum of Islamic Art and the Museum of

the Ancient Near East. This museum has gain its famous

due to the reconstruction of many prestigious pieces of

architecture. Some of the things that contributed to this were

the Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and the

Pergamon Altar.

In addition to the collections previously mentioned, the

Pergamon Museum also houses the Numismatic Collection.

This collection consists of approximately 50,000 coins and

has been on display since October of 2004, after

undergoing restoration for the previous six years.

Since 2008 the Pergamon Museum has been undergoing

renovations. This only involves closing certain exhibits

temporarily, but has not stopped the museum from

operating. The renovations being made to the building are

one part of the Museum Island Master Plan.

Entrance is free of charge for 18 years old or younger.


Day 2, Mon May 11 2015


1. 09:00 Checkpoint Charlie 30 mins

2. 09:40 Gendarmenmarkt 1 hour

3. 10:50 Unter den Linden 1 hour

4. 12:00 Holocaust Memorial 1 hour, 30 mins

5. 13:35 Brandenburg Gate 45 mins

6. 14:25 Reichstag 1 hour

7. 15:45 Tiergarten 1 hour


Admission: 13 for adults, 9.50 for students, free

for children 16 and under


Address: Friedrichstrae, 10969 Berlin

09:00 Checkpoint Charlie Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 30 mins

Checkpoint Charlie is the most famous crossing point at the

Berlins Wall from East Berlin and West Berlin during the

Cold War.

The Checkpoint Charlie Museum began in 1962 as a display

that took up two-and-a-half rooms. Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt, a

human rights activist felt that the display should be of the

Berlin Wall. Since its humble beginnings the Checkpoint

Charlie Museum has grown into an elaborate exhibition of

the Berlin Walls history. It was also meant to capture stories

from people who were affected by it.

The biggest challenge faced by this museum is the

recognition of human rights and the freedoms of people all

over the world. This is why the museums newest exhibit

addresses the history of the promotion of human rights from

the 1800s until now. This new exhibit also teaches visitors to

the museum about the parts of the world where people still

have to struggle for their rights and freedom.

This museum was started with objects that people used in

their quests to climb over the Berlin Wall. Visitors to the

museum can also read about the escapees that put their

lives in danger simply to escape. The museum also serves

to help people remember those who died trying to escape

through the Berlin Wall.

Visitors to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum are encouraged

to share their concerns and ideas about the world we live in.

The museum often takes visitors thoughts, ideas and

concerns into consideration when planning future exhibits,

making this museum one of the most interactive in the world

in a way most other museums never even stop to think of.


Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin,

Germany


09:40 Gendarmenmarkt Rating: Square

Visit Time: 1 hour

Gendarmenmarkt is one of Europes most beautiful squares

surrounded by three beautiful landmarks - the Konzerthaus,

the Franzosischer Dom and the Deutscher Dom. Located in

this squares center is a sculpture of the German poet

Freidrich Schiller. Towards the second half of the 17th

century the Gendarmenmarkt square was built as a home to

the Linden Markt. Today it is mostly known for its quiet and

architectural beauty.

the Konzerthaus was built in 1821 by the famous Berlin

architect named Karl-Freidrich Schinkel on top of the ruins

that were the National Theatre, which was burned down in

1817. Some of the buildings columns and outside walls

were re-used as part of the new building planning. The

building was badly damaged during World War II and did not

get reconstructed until 1984. It was then turned into the

concert hall for the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.

The Deutscher and Franzosischer are beautiful middle-ages

churches with some obvious similarities to each other.

The square is a great place to get some rest while strolling

between one sight of Berlin to the other. Simply lay back

and enjoy the beautiful architecture.


Address: Unter den Linden


10:50 Unter den Linden Rating: Avenue

Visit Time: 1 hour

Unter den Linden is Berlins main thoroughfare going all the

way from East Berlin to the West side. It got its name from

the Linden trees planted all along the long avenue. This

boulevard stretches from Museum Islands Schlossbruke all

the way to the Pariser Platzs Brandenburger Gate.

Since the 19th century the Unter den Linden had been

known as one of Berlins most popular streets with many

shops, restaurants and cafes that can keep anyone busy for

hours.

There are several historical buildings located here including

the Humboldt University, the Zeugh, Germanys historical

museum and the National Memorial to the Victims of War.


Transportation: U-Bahn/S-bahn-

Brandenburger-Tor

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.stiftung-denkmal.de

Opening Hours: Open 24 hrs

Admission: Free but donations appreciated


Address: Cora-Berliner-Strae 1, 10117 Berlin


12:00 Holocaust Memorial Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins

The Memorial To The Murdered Jews Of Europe is a

Holocaust monumentlocated in the center of Berlin, very

close to theBrandenburgGate. The impressive iron

monument was build by the architect Peter Eisenman and

was presented on May 2005.

The Memorial To The Murdered Jews Of Europe includes

an information center located underground as well as an

exhibition on the eastern side of the memorial.

Part of the exhibition is a data center that holdsthe names

of all theJewsthat were killed during the Holocaust.The

underground museumaims to explain the process

ofpersecution of the Jewish population in Germany before

and during the war. As part of that, it showcases the sites

where some of the most terriblehuman crimes took place.

The memorial itself is made of steal, which is empty of any

inscriptions.


Transportation: S-bahn- Unter den Linden. Bus-

100

Opening Hours: Room of Silence daily

10:00am-6:00pm

Admission: Free

Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin


13:35 Brandenburg Gate Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 45 mins

The Brandenburger Tor also known as the Brandenburg

Gateis one ofBerlin's most visited attractions and one

thatonce symbolized the divided city of Berlin for many

years.The gate servedas the main entrance to the city of

Berlin when it was first built while muchlater, before the two

parts were united, visitors would come to BrandenburgGate

to climb to its observation tower simply to see the other side

of Berlin.

On the gate you could see the famoussculpture that

represents the Goddess of Victory.The sculpture was

actually held in captivity in France where it served as a

Napoleonic trophy. The gates design was inspired by the

Propylaea, which was the gateway that led to the Acropolis

an Athens whilethe decorations found on the gate depict

Greek mythology.

Directly next to the gate there are two landmarks -the

Pariser Platz and the American Embassy.

Damaged during the Second World War, the Brandenburger

Tor was restored in 1958 by East Berlin. When the Berlin

Wall was taken down in 1989, the gate was reopened. It

underwent another renovation in 2001 and reopened in

2002.


Transportation: S-bahn- Unter den Linden. Bus-

100

Opening Hours: Daily 8:00am-midnight (last

entrance 10:00pm)

Admission: Free


Address: Reinhardtstrae 39, 10117 Berlin


14:25 Reichstag Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 1 hour

The Reichstag building, the location of the German

Parliament, was first constructed in 1894. Originally, the

Reichstag building consisted of four wings, two indoor

courtyards and a chamber. After the fire in the building in

1933, its original hall was completely destroyed and had to

be demolished, as the buildings dome. The building was

restored only in 1961 to become the meeting site for the

parliamentary committee.

The buildings entrance is composed of columns that hold

up a triangular garb. Visitors should climb the wide staircase

in order to reach the buildings main entrance.

The rebuilt dome at the Reichstag building is one of the

most popular views for visitors and many also use the lift

that can take you to the top of the building where you can

see the Tiergarten from the buildings viewing terrace.

Entering the building is free but you must register in

advance in the website.


Transportation: S-bahn- Tiergarten

Opening Hours: Daylight hours

Admission: Free

Address: Berlin


15:45 Tiergarten Rating: Park/Garden

Visit Time: 1 hour

Tiergarten is Berlins oldest public park and is quite large as

a park within a big city such as Berlin. Its a good place to

spend some time in while taking a break from the

sightseeing. It is conveniently located near many of the citys

top attractions.

Brandenburg electors originally used Tiergarten as a place

to hunt and it was not open to the public until the Prussian

King Friederich decided that this place should not be used

by selected few only.

World War II did a severe damage to the park and

afterwards even greater damage was done as Berlin

residents practically cut down the remaining trees in the

park to use them for firewood during the cold winters after

the war. By 1995, the local government in Berlin decided to

begin restoring it and by adding new plants, trees and

shrubs they brought the park back to life.

The Berlin Zoo moved into the Tiergarten park in 1844 and

remains there until today with its 13,000 animals.

The victory column, a golden haired goddess statue, can be

found in Tiergarten while the observation deck at the top of

the column provides breathtaking views of the park and the

areas surrounding it. The Bellevue Palace can also be found

in the Tiergarten while this 18th century palace that was

originally built for Prince August Ferdinand of Prussia is

used today as the official residence in Berlin of the German

president.


Day 3, Tue May 12 2015


1. 09:00 Bode Museum 2 hours

2. 11:10 DDR Museum 1 hour

3. 12:20 Fernsehturm 15 mins

4. 12:40 Alexanderplatz 1 hour

5. 14:00 Mrkisches Museum 1 hour

6. 15:30 East Side Gallery 1 hour


Transportation: U-Bahn- Friedrichstrasse

Web: www.smb.museum

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm, Thur

10:00am-10:00pm


children


Address: Am Kupfergraben, 10117 Berlin

09:00 Bode Museum Rating: Museums

Visit Time: 2 hours

The Bode Museum, first opened in 1904, is the home for art

works of the Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque

style such as statuses, medals and coins. Its sculpture

collection is one of Germany's largest collections and its

Byzantine Art is also one of its prides and it is also well

known for the impressive coins cabinet.

There are more than 150 paintings in the Bode Museum

created anywhere from the third century to the 15th century.

There is also a great deal of iconographic art from Russia.


Admission: 5.50 for adults, 3.50 for students


Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strae 1, 10178 Berlin


11:10 DDR Museum Rating: Museums

Visit Time: 1 hour

The DDR Museum in Berlin is a privately owned institution

that serves as one of the most visited Berlin museums.

Founded in 2005, the DDR Museum actually opened on July

15, 2006. The museums focus is the everyday life in GDR

and is a place where visitors can get a glimpse into what life

was like in East Germany. Visitors can also learn about the

border defences used at the Berlin wall and crimes that

were perceived as affecting the state security.

This museum is very interactive and allows visitors to look

past the doors and into the drawers to fully explore the

rooms. There are more than 200,000 objects on the display

in the DDR Museum is more than 200,000 making it a very

diverse museum. Periodically, events are held at the

museum and are open to the public.

The DDR Museum has restaurants where visitors can dine

on local foods that could often be found in East Germany

such as Ketwurst, which is a hot dog and Griletta, which

was a hamburger.

For a fee, visitors to the DDR Museum will be taken on an

informational guided tour.


Transportation: U-Bahn/S-bahn- Zoologischer

Garten

Web: http://www.zoo--berlin.de

Opening Hours: The zoo is open daily

9:00am-5:00pm Jan 1-Mar 20 and Oct 26-Dec 31,

Mar 21-Sep 14 daily 9:00am-7:00pm, Sep 15-Oct

25 daily 9:00am-6:00pm

Admission: Individual admission to either the zoo

or the aquarium is 12 for adults, 9, for seniors

and students, and 6 for children 5 to 15. A

combined ticket costs 18 for adults, 14 for

seniors and students, and 9 for children 5-15


Address: Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin


12:20 Fernsehturm Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 15 mins

Fersehtum is Berlins television tower standing more than

360 meters tall and as such it is Berlins tallest structure

which can be seen from virtually every part of Berlin. This

idea for a tower was first raised in 1958 as part of the East

Germanys government efforts to have an iconic office tower

in place. Two German architects proposed this towers

construction and deemed it the Tower of Signals.

It was on in late 1960s however that the idea for the

Fersehtum was re-launched after being designed by a group

of architects living in East Germany and with some help

from Swedish engineers the TV tower was built. It finally

opened in 1969 and became the DDRs pride. Films

covering the topic of communist propaganda were shown at

the Fersehturm to promote East Berlins quality of life.

Today, tourists can take an elevator from the base to the top

of the tower. The large sphere located at the top has a

viewing platform that gives you a 360 degree view of Berlin.

On a clear day, you may be able to see as far as 25 miles

away from the platform. At 207 meters high, directly above

the platform is a revolving restaurant called Telecafe.

Fersehtum sees close to 1.2 million visitors every year.

Tickets need to be obtained to get into the Fersehtum and

visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets online.

Visitors willing to pay for a VIP ticket can reserve a date and

a time for their arrival.


Address: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany


12:40 Alexanderplatz Rating: Square

Visit Time: 1 hour

Named to honor the Tsar of Russia, Alexander the First,

much of Berlins urban history can be reached through this

square as centuries of politics, culture and architecture are

captured. Today, the Alexanderplatz is mostly a shopping

area and a transit junction.

As the squares become the center of East Berlin, it was

used by the East Germany government to demonstrate the

socialist architecture.

In November of 1989, one million people gathered at the

Alexanderplatz to hold a demonstration protesting the

GDRE regime. This protest took place not long before the

Berlin Wall fell and was the biggest demonstration to ever

take place here.

The Alexanderplatz is where visitors will find The House of

Travel. Its name is ironic due to the fact that the GRD

placed many travel restrictions. Visitors that go there now

hold the publishing house known as Berliner Verlag. This is

where the offices of Berlins daily newspaper, Berliner

Zeitung, are now.

The Alexa Shopping Mall is now a part of the Alexanderplatz

and has a multiplex cinema located in it.


Transportation: U-Bahn- Mrkisches Museum.

Bus- 147, 240, or 265

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Admission: 5 for adults, 3 children


Address: Am Kllnischen Park 5, 10179 Berlin


14:00 Mrkisches Museum Rating: Museums

Visit Time: 1 hour

The Markisches Museum set up in a red-brick church tells

the story of Berlins history through several themed rooms

each intends to show a different aspect of the culture and

lifestyles of those who live in Berlin in different periods of

time. Much of the museums focus is on the evolution of

Berlin and the region of Brandenburg. The evolution is

traced by the museums collection of models, sculptures,

coins, posters and weapons.

Between the interesting items you can find seven of the

original segments of the Berlin Wall, kept with their original

graffiti. Another interesting item is the Kaiserpanorama, a

highly popular device by Berliners at the time which is

basically a stereoscope that shows a collection of 3D

images.

This museum is also the home for the headquarters for the

Berlin City Museum Foundation which keeps over four

million documents and pieces of artwork all related to the

City of Berlin.

Located directly behind the Markisches Museum is the

Kollnischen Park were you can stoll, relax, or get a glimpse

of Berlins Official city bears. Entrance to the park is free

under 18 and on the first Wednesday every month.


Transportation: U-Bahn- Warschauer Strasse

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.eastsidegallery-berlin.de/

Opening Hours: Daylight hours

Admission: Free

Phone Number: +49 (0)30 25 17 159

Address: Mhlenstrae, 10243 Berlin


15:30 East Side Gallery Rating: Landmark

Visit Time: 1 hour

The East Side Gallery can be found on the most significant

remaining part of the Berlin Wall. It is over a kilometer long

and can be found spread out along the Spree Rivers banks.

In fact, it is the worlds longest open air gallery. Shortly after

the Berlin Wall came down 118 artists traveled from 21

countries to participate in creating the East Side Gallery by

each adding their own unique painting. Through their

paintings the artists were able to express their opinions

about political events that happened between the beginning

of 1989 and the end of 1990. More than 100 works of art

can be found at the East Side Gallery.

Due to weather conditions forty of the original paintings

needed to be restored in 2009. Since then, school groups

have often traveled to the East Side Gallery to receive a

guided tour. If a school group requests it, the staff of the

gallery schedules talks from some of the artists that have

contributed to the gallery. Visiting this attraction is a great

opportunity to learn about the histories of Berlin and

Germany in a way that allows one to gain a feel for what it

was like to be there.

In the spring of 2013 a German real estate developer

stopped parts of the Berlin wall from being removed while

local workers came together to prevent the East Side

Gallery from being dismantled as an act that tells the value

of the East Side Gallery to the German people.

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