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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 the visitor forget the noise and hectic of this big city, Germany's capital. One may take one's 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". Since the fall of the Berlin Wall 1989, it is the new city's center. Have lived, worked, studied in western Berlin about 13 years. Only since I moved away, I every now and then visit Berlin's great historic sites.
- Pros:Vivid and tolerant town.
- Cons:At times too loudy-crowdy.
- In a nutshell:Berlin can be defined as one amazing encounter.
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Such a wonderous place that abounds of history. The buildings are so charming and the museums sound fantastic! Excellent page Sunshine!
I went to Tempelhof Airport by chance, to look around, and they were commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift with speakers etc as per your tip.
We were fortunate to see Berlin with some good German friends; and he is a history professor, so we had a great tour!! They just departed from our home yesterday to go onto Mexico City before returning to Heidelberg.
Hello, Maria! Thanks for your enlightening stories! Nice pictures! ~ Alles Gute in der Zukunft! ~
Good Berlin pages, Very interesting
Lovely page of Berlin. Berlin ist eines auf die schonste stadt in Deutschland. Nikolaus
Interesting pages about Berlin....I visited it many years ago, but unfortunately I do not have any pictures...
I visited a divided Berlin in 1983. I wish I had time to get back to the city this fall when I come for the Frankfurt Book festival. But alas, not a lot of extra time. :) Very nice page, Maria
Great page - I lived in Berlin for a year - loved it!... shame I hgaven't finished my page - you've given me some inspiration though :-)
Berlin is a city I have always wanted to visit. Interesting page.