"Germany's capital and a few sights" a Berlin Travel Page by Maria250

The German Historical Museum, the former Arsenal of 1695, is the oldest building on Berlin's boulevard "Unter den Linden". The central courtyard is decorated with twentyandtwo masks of dying warriors. The German Historical Museum offers a permanent exhibition on German history. At this point may I suggest a visit of "Platz der Luftbruecke". A reminder on the Russian blockade when Berlin was held alive uniquely through an airlift organized by the American allied power! Berlin Airlift 1948 to 1949. Think of "Raisin or Candy Bombers" ..known for its drops of candy and chocolate for local children. "It showed the deep compassion of the American people and sent a message of hope and liberty to Berlin and to freedom-loving people around the world."

The Nostalgiemarkt is located in the oldest part of Berlin, the historical center on the Museum Island. This view is taken from the river of Spree. The romantic Nostalgiemarkt makes you forget the noise and hectic of the big city. You may take your way over the Castle Bridge designed by K.F. Schinkel in 1924. Its marble figures represent the victory goddess.

Before WWII Berlin's Potsdamer Platz was designed by Frederick William I about 1741. It was the busiest square of Europe between the eastern and western parts. During the Iron Curtain Potsdamer Platz became "no man's land". Now, since the fall of the Berlin Wall 1989 it is the new city's center.
I have lived, worked, studied in (western) Berlin about 13 years, and only now since I moved away I every often can visit and enjoy Berlin's great historic sites.