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Berlin is a city I had long wanted to visit. Though not by any means the oldest of European cities, Berlin has had an eventful history, in particular in recent times. Now, almost 20 years after the fall of the wall, the city has had to reinvent itself once again. The increase in tourism and the return of the German parliament to Berlin have helped the city to start the rebuilding process, but reuniting citizens, who lived under different ideologies for so many years will take longer.
Berlin is still in many ways a city of contrasts. Potsdamer Platz, desolate for many years, is now contains some of the most modern buildings in Europe. But at the same time, parts of the city, in the east in particular, remain derelict, and eerily empty.
- Pros:Great neighbourhoods, lively nightlife, interesting museums and historical sights
- Cons:Too spread out for a short visit - need lots of time to see it.
- In a nutshell:A fascinating city for anyone interested in 20th Century European History
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Excellent page, lots of info and see to do, I hope do it next June.
It looking as that people they are all in hurry. ______________________ Matt Wide Circles
When I lived in Berlin I wasnt that beer drinker, but I think that wheat beer is called "Weizen". Could a German help us?
Don't be an idiot and destroy whats left of the wall.
yeay! I found your Berlin bear...eventually!!!! Have you done your trip to Welsh Wales yet ?
I love that you've done so much with the off the beaten track ideas: there is so much to Berlin and the surrounds beyond the "Top 5" tourist stops.
great page!
It's okay...there are many places that I haven't heard of before too. =) These are great Berlin pages... =) Hi to Ruth!
Great page on Berlin, especially because you write about some of the lesser known areas as well.
Great page, Barry! Now I understand why you consider Berlin one of your 5-tops. Its historical value is realyy tremendows. Your calm attention to attributes of WWII and Soviet monuments is very close to mine... Thanks for sharing!