As is well known Berlin is the capital city of Germany with tremendous history and fulfilled with the art and famous people who have their impact on this city. Getting a feel of these famous people’s Berliner lifestyle and the places they visited can be quite educative. The following guide is for anybody with an interest in history, architecture, art, or culture who wants to know more about the past of the city and follow in the footsteps of famous citizens.
1. Albert Einstein
Using a map, begin your tour by locating the house where the great physicist and all-around genius, Albert Einstein was born and lived in. Older establishment is situated in the area of Potsdamer Platz, today it accommodates the Einstein Stiftung Berlin aiming to foster research and study in the area of natural sciences and humanities.
2. Marlene Dietrich
Of course, if you want to pay tribute to the memory of the great movie diva of the 20th century, Marlene Dietrich, walk along the Unter den Linden at night. This impressive street is adorned by some of the leading cultural points of interest in Berlin, such as Brandenburg Gate or Berlin State Opera, to which Dietrich was known to go dancing during her time in Berlin.
3. David Bowie
I highly recommend the place to any fan of David Bowie: Hansa Studios is situated near Potsdamer Platz. This famous recording studio is the one where Bowie recorded his famous album “Heroes” and other important pieces. Guided tour to enhance understanding of David Bowie’s links to the studio and of other talented musicians.
4. Anne Frank
Who became famous for her diary, Anne Frank, is another hero whom people should remember; the Anne Frank Zentrum is situated in Berlin. This display focuses on young Anne Frank and her untimely death; it gives valuable lessons on the Holocaust and differences.
5. Bertolt Brecht
Discover the life and work of the great plays writer by visiting the Berliner Ensemble theater in the Mitte district. This is the theater where many of Brecht’s experimentation was done and where his plays to this day are performed alongside other distinguished playwrights.
6. Christopher Isherwood
Explore the existence of Christopher Isherwood, the formidable British writer, in the downtown area- Nollendorfplatz. Isherwood was in Berlin in the 1920s and 1930s and many of his experiences of the time are portrayed in his Berlin Stories. Head out on a walk around the district that still has some old world feel to it and do the guided tour that tries to map out Isherwood’s stay in the city.
7. Marlene Dietrich
Take an insight to the next part of the life of Marlene Dietrich by getting to her birthplace in Schöneberg. The Marlene Dietrich Platz is a public area on the culture map of Berlin dedicated to the memory of the film diva. The neighborhood nearby can also be visited as well as the house where she was raised; there is a little garden which is devoted to her life and accomplishments.
8. Friedrich Nietzsche
To history and culture lovers and especially for the fans of the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche the Friedrich Nietzsche Memorial Museum is a thing to see. This is a museum situated in Prenzlauer Berg and this is the largest dedicated Nietzsche, with original work, personal items, and protests.
9. Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg, the activist, and leader in the German socialist movement is an iconic personality in berlin. Take a walk to the monument: Rosa Luxemburg, Friedrichshain to learn more about her and the times she faced. There is a park nearby which also has been named after her and it is good spot to have a quality time and think.
10. Karl Marx
Tour ends at Friedrichsruh Cemetery where the great philosopher Karl Marx is buried. Being in the calm area called Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg this cemetery is a perfect place to mourn one of the greatest philosophers and politicians in the history.
Following the historical figures of Berlin is a rather edifying exercise as it puts you face to face with the city that you are visiting and helps you appreciate it in a whole new light. If you love arts, history or are just interested in the lives of such personalities, Berlin holds countless of opportunities for you to learn or even revisit the places where some of these personalities lived.
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