Introduction
When it comes to the most favourite places to visit in Europe, Berlin takes high rank among others for a reason. The history, active art life andzx fascinating culture provided it with the status of a ‘must-see’ city. However, with such high expectations, some travelers can’t help but wonder: is Berlin overrated? Why don’t we take a closer look at the topic and reveal many fascinating sides of this extraordinary city.
The Historical Significance
No one can mention Berlin without considering the city’s roots that are tangled with its present. There are remnants from as recent as the Berlin Wall, the gate that defined it are just a sign that Germany’s history is etched in the city. These historical sites can provide the tourists with an immense idea about the struggles an rise to form the present Berlin.
The Berlin Wall
A symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall has long physically separated the East and West Berlin. The site of standing at the East Side Gallery brings to one feelings of solidarity and endurance due to parts of the wall being turned into artframes. It is something that is so much more than anyone can ever accuse of being overdramatized.
The Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is a unification monument through which Germany is indeed a unity state after merging with the East Germany. It is popular and renowned and people visit different place of interest here including the Viceroy Building which is so grand that the visitors cannot help notice it. Seeing it for one self does a lot to give credit to what that place has for the visitors.
Cultural Diversity
One of Berlin’s biggest strengths is that the city is visibly multicultural. The city in a broader perspective allows people of all demography to stay and do business within the city’s vicinity. It’s that culture of curtain less observation of the vibrancy in Arabs in Turkey, the gourmet embrace of different tastes from cuisines all over the world, and the multicultural celebration of fairs in Berlin.
Kreuzberg and Neukölln
The Kreuzberg and Neukölln are the nuclei of multi-cultural atmosphere in Berlin. These districts are popular for art precincts, diverse and exciting food options and the connectivity and tolerance index. Wandering around the working streets filled with painted graffiti over colorful bogotano streets, gives the viewer the first real look into a world so different that dismisses any thought of over-saturation.
The Museum Island
The Museumsinsel in Berlin is likewise a UNESCO World Heritage site and thus offers several splendid museums. The architecture, the presented exhibitions are different: statuary at the Pergamon Museum, painting at the Alte Nationalgalerie. Visiting these institutions is such an interesting experience that visitors could get the feel of the richness of intellectual capital in Berlin.
Artistic Vibrancy
Berlin has been called the City of Artists and last of Bohemia, the dream of creative and anything-is-possible people. I also noticed that there are so many art spaces, murals, galleries, and odd theaters in nearly all the neighborhoods of the city. This unexpected creative energy washes over the streets and in my opinion only enhance the charm of the town.
The East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is an American style mural painted on a 1.3 kilometers section of the remaining Berlin wall that divides the East Side Gallery and the Friedrichshain neighborhood of Berlin, Germany. Indeed, available with sculptures and installations, it, therefore, cultivates possibilities for visitors to ponder and explore the city’s history in an artistic form.
The Street Art Scene
Berlin is full of surprises and its walls are paintings of local and other artists from across the globe. The street art scenes are visible across the city; From the artsy courtyard of Hackesche Höfe to the gritty and artsy neighborhood of Friedrichshain. Street art tour gives the visitors an opportunity to learn about the narratives behind the generically smile-scoring graffiti, too, and to embraced the spirit of the avant-garde bohemianism of the city.
Conclusion
For some it may seem that Berlin has reached the level of absurdity in terms of advertising and popularity, but it is difficult to deny that there are many advantages in the city. There are features such as; cultural and historical significance and richness, and artistic merit that make it an interesting travel destination. Saying that Berlin can be considered a rather typical tourist destination would be an injustice; there is much more to it than the monuments most people flock to. No matter if you visit Germany for the first time or you traveled around the world, Berlin worth visit.
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