Located in the heart of the Mitte district of Germany, Berlin has always been famous for its culture, history and modern day great architecture. Below, you will find recommendations about Berlin, its famous sights that reflect its present and history if you decide to visit it. With this blog post, I will be sharing with you some of the places of interest that you should visit in Berlin and why you should do it.

1. Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and is surely one of the most famous landmarks in the city. This neoclassical work is a triumphal arch through which many historic events passed and today it is a sign of peace and unity. Of late-18th-century construction, the gate is the termination of Unter den Linden boulevard and the entry to the city’s core. Should visit the Gate either in the morning or in the evening so that one can also go to the Gate at night when it is well illuminated.

2. Berlin Wall

The existence of the Berlin Wall construct represent the wal of division in the city and then reunification. Constructed in the middle of Cold War period and designed to divide at the same time East and West Germany, thus its demolition in 1989 has historic value. Erfahrungen zur Geschichte der Berliner Mauer und ihrem Einfluss auf die Menschen lassen sich am Standort am Bernauer Strasse im Berliner Gedenkort Berliner Mauer erwerben. The parts of the wall that are still preserved have been exemplified with artistic and symbolic writing.

3. Reichstag Building

The building of the Imperial Diet of the German Reich is the official building of the parliament of Germany and depicts the democracy of Germany. It also has a glass dome which provides spectacular vista of Berlin. The top is a memorable climb and a visit especially at sun setting times is even more enthralling. He urged that visiting the Reichstag needs a prior booking, and because of this, it is advisable to make prior bookings.

4. Museum Island

Museum Island is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that accommodate several famous museums. This art gallery is in the center of Berlin and houses incredible art pieces, cultural displays, as well as a great number of relics from the ancients. The five museums on the island are the museum of Pergamon and Ishtar gate, the Bode museum, the museum of the new kingdom, the museum of the old kingdom and the museum of the old National Gallery. Every museum exhibits a specific historical period and is divided into the Egyptian and Greek and Roman museums as well as the museums of the excellent masterpieces of the twentieth century.

5. Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most buildings to cross the border between East and West Berlin during the war period. Now claimed as a family monument and a famous attraction point, it represents the dividing line of the city. The Checkpoint Charlie Museum is dedicated to the historical background vivid escape stories and informativeness of The wall that divided Berlin.

6. Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust Memorial or the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is another sign of respect to those, who lost the lives within the tragedy. It is made up of 2,711 concrete blocks, some of them standing at different heights, to help create a sense of confusion for the visitor. You will need some time to think about the meaning of the monument, don’t forget to check the underground information center to get more details about these terrifying events.

7. Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin and one of the finest baroque and rococo monuments. It was constructed in the late 17 th century and it gives a view of how the Prussian royalty lived. Walk through the splendid rooms and corridors, enjoy magnificent gardens of Versailles Castle and take a tour through the Palace Museum to know more about the history of the castle.

8. East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery is an outdoor museum that employs murals painted directly on remainder of the Berlin Wall. It portrays colourful pieces of art by artists from different parts of the art after the break down of the wall. Proceed to a slow-walking along the wall so as to observe the works of art didactic in message, as people painted on the wall what they believe would become of them if they were to be united.

Conclusion

For as long as Europeans can remember Berlin has been a capital that is very much at home both in its ancient past and the post war revival. Visiting these iconic places will give you an understanding of what the city of Berlin has been, is and is to become. Please ensure you make arrangements before visiting these attractions because many tourists visit them. Have a nice sightseeing in Berlin’s landmarks!