Introduction

Welcome to the grand tour of Berlin; the city of history and architecture? Are you ready? Baroque castles, sights, and modern Scandinavian and American-style buildings coexist in Berlin and will impress even the most discerning observer. Join in this walking tour to see for yourself that Berlin is indeed one of the world’s most historical architectural cities.

1. Unter den Linden: The Grand Boulevard

Begin your architectural journey at Unter den Linden, Berlin’s premier and most iconic Promenade. This impressive avenue is bordered by lovely lime trees, and there are many famous buildings along the street that give an idea regarding Berlin.

It will be a big mistake not to visit the Brandenburg Gate, which is an important symbol of the union of Germany and one of the most famous in Berlin. Further down Unter den Linden you will see the amazing Berlin State Opera and the monument called Neue Wache.

2. Museum Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Besides, visit the Museum Island situated in the centre of Berlin at the venue of several museums unifying under the common brand name of Museum Island. This extraordinary group of five museums from around the globe is a UNESCO monument and provides an exciting experience of architecture.

Go to Pergamon Museum that hosts collections of the ancient Greco-Roman worlds and ancient Mesopotamia such as the Altar of Pergamon. Visit Egyptian and prehistoric collections and check out the bust of Neves Nefertiti by visiting the Neues Museum. Do not neglect to have a look at the lovely architecture that has been used in the construction of the building that combines the classic with the ultramodern.

3. Charlottenburg Palace: Baroque Elegance

Head west if you have not visited Charlottenburg Palace; it is the largest palace in Berlin and it gives a true sense of the Royal history of queen of Berlin. This wonderful building is the baroque palace which was designed as the summer chamber for the first queen of Prussia, Sophie Charlotte.

containing beautiful gardens of the palace or go to the magnificent apartments and luxurious halls decorated with details of stucco work. Charlottenburg Palace represents one of the best examples of baroque architecture and can provide Berlin visitors with a glimpse at the opulent lives of former rulers of the city.

4. Berlin Modernism: Bauhaus and Beyond

It will also be impossible to discuss today’s architecture without mentioning the contemporary gems of Berlin. 136 After exploring historic architecture of the city, get acquainted with Berlin Modernist architecture.

Visit Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design and find out more about an art school that set the trend for the architectures of the 20 th century. Admire – from a historical perspective – the architectures without frills and the functional shapes that helped shape the contemporary world.

5. East Side Gallery: History Preserved

Writing about the architecture of Berlin, do not miss the East Side Gallery, it is an open-air art gallery. This is a breathtaking site where part of the wall has been turned into an open air gallery whereby graffita artists from all over the world paint murals on this wall.

Stroll through this section of the whole historic area and be enthralled by messages conveyed by artworks on walls. The East Side Gallery: Berlin’s powerful example of change and the triumph of joining hands.

Conclusion

Due to a lot of development over the years and especially after the reunification of Germany one can learn a lot of history from the buildings that make up the architecture of Berlin. The present guide has only provided an overview of the incredible architecture available in Berlin and hence there is so much more than what was captured in this guide.

while strolling around this city of having breathtaking architecture spend your time observing how far Berlin has come after getting through the ages of change. Accept all the styles and feel the spirit of this energetic and unyielding city when walking through its architecture.