Guide to pleasures: what to do in Berlin

Berlin - a city with a rich history and beautiful architecture, making it one of the most intriguing in Western Europe. Who was in the midst of the most significant events of the 20th century, today is a melting pot of serious business, artistic expression, hipsters, incredible parties and, of course, tons of beer crafting. Heroine will tell you what to do in Berlin, even if you're flying to Germany is not the first time.

This article, we have prepared together with the Callidus INVEST - the largest real estate company in the German market for Russian investors.

Photograph Brandenburg Gate

as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Brandenburg Gate is the most recognizable landmark of Berlin.

The architectural monument was erected at the turn of the 1790s on the orders of the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm II in the former defensive gates of Berlin. Later, Gates came to the epicenter of the most famous events of the 20th century represented the absolute power of the Nazis, were part of the Berlin Wall, eventually becoming a symbol of a free and united Germany.

Located in the heart of Berlin gates included in the ensemble of the Paris area buildings. Externally, they resemble the classic Greek portico with Doric columns, where the facade adorned ancient chariot running Roman goddess Victory, drawn by four horses.

Visit Museum Island

Museum Island, the Spree, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ensemble of five internationally renowned museums, demonstrating the richness and sophistication of the Prussian royal collections and the fruits of victory of the 19th century. First appeared on the island of Old Museum, thanks to the hand of the master architect of the 19th century Prussian Karl Friedrich Schinkel. In 1855 he was joined by the New Museum, and in 1876 added the Old National Gallery. The last two of the museum began in the early 20th century: the Kaiser Friedrich Museum - Bode Museum today - and Pergamon Museum. In addition to the art collection of the family of the Prussian kings, they can see the bust of the legendary Egyptian queen Nefertiti, the numismatic cabinet and mosaics from Ravenna, breathtaking Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate stunning.

Go on Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz - the largest area in Germany, which is one of the most dynamic and exciting parts of Berlin. It received its name in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander I, who came to Berlin in 1805 to conclude a military alliance against Napoleon's France.

The main attractions of the area - Red Town Hall, TV Tower, Fountain of Friendship of Peoples, City Hall, and numerous skyscrapers.

In addition, you can walk around the shopping malls, make selfie on the background of the monument to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, or relax in a cozy cafe for a beer after a long walk around the city.

Visit Charlottenburg Palace

The summer residence of the Hohenzollern royal family - one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the country. Berlin's answer to Versailles was originally built in 1695 and then extended in accordance with the taste of its owners over the next century. It was seriously damaged during the Second World War the palace was renovated during the last decades and now attracts countless visitors every year.

The palace complex stretches almost 500 meters in length, and its top is decorated with 48-meter copper dome with a gilded statue of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck. Of particular interest are the Mausoleum of King Frederick William III and Queen Louise, a large conservatory, which often hosts weddings and concerts of classical music, and the porcelain room with a wonderful collection of Chinese porcelain.

Take a walk through the East Side Gallery

Bright Freedom Monument East Side Gallery is located along the River Spree and is the longest preserved part of the Berlin Wall. In November 1989, here began to gather artists from around the world, inspired by the fall of the wall and gradually turned the rest of the chip in an open-air gallery.

Just over a length more than a kilometer has settled 106 graffiti paintings illuminate the political life of Germany, and the most famous of them: "Wings of Desire" Lot Haubart-Nielsen and Karina Bdzherregard, "Brotherly Kiss" Dmitry Vrubel, "Trabant" Birgit Kinder and " Great Kremlin wind "Theodore Tezhika.

Have a picnic in one of the parks of Berlin

In the summer the Berliners flock to their favorite parks to sunbathe, picnic and drink some beer. One of the most popular is the Tiergarten park, also called the green heart of Berlin, with lots of walking paths, bridges, ponds and romantic corners.

If you want something special, go for panoramic views in Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport turned into a public open-air park. Take a disposable grill sausages and smoked prepare beer near the former runway. Mauerpark - another popular holiday destination among Germans, especially on Sundays, when they begin to work the flea market, and a karaoke party outdoors.

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