All throughout my trip I’ve seen traces and heard echoes of World War II in every corner. Berlin was where I found the culmination of this history. Over 90% of Berlin was destroyed at the end of the war resulting in a very modern, almost young city. Berlin had the most complex, but very organized, infrastructure that I have ever encountered in my travels (I balked at the sight of their transportation system map). It seems in every corner there are museums, monuments and memorials for every group of people directly affected by the war. I’ve never seen a city so humbled by its past. I admire this city.
Brandenburg Gate
Hotel Adlon, famous 5-star hotel by the Brandenburg Gate
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Berlin Cathedral and the TV TowerRotes Rathaus (seat of the Berlin Senate) and the Neptune fountain in Alexanderplatz
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Gendarmenmarkt, one of the main squares containing the concert house flanked by two identical cathedrals: the German Cathedral to its left and the French Cathedral to its right.Konzerthaus (concert hall) and the French Cathedral at the GendarmenmarktKonzerthaussculptures on top of French Cathedralstatue of Friedrich Schiller in front of the concert house, German poet known for providing the lyrics to Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
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The Berlin Wall
a section of the Berlin Walllook closely at the brick markings on the road, this go around the city signifying where the Berlin Wall once stood.plaque near Checkpoint Charlie signifying where the Berlin wall stood. If you can read the words right side up then you’re standing on the East Side. If you’re reading it backwards then you are standing on the West Side.
East Side Gallery: at .62 miles long, it is the longest stretch of the Berlin Wall in the city. In 1990 the wall was painted by artists from all over the world. Now unfortunately these paintings have been covered by graffiti and signatures of tourists. Here are some sections I like:
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Holocaust Memorial by architect Peter Eisenman. A very informative museum is located underneath.
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The dome above the Reichstag, it provides great views of the city.interior Reichstag dome
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Döner kebab 🙂 it is said that the modern version of this sandwich was invented here in Berlin.
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i didnt realize there were much to see in berlin! but indeed, its very historical and perfect reminder of freedom
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