An Exemplary Density of Dreams
Germany’s capital being Berlin, it is a city that is a perfect epitome of what can be trendy while still reflecting the old world architecture and culture. Because of the beautiful history, the multiethnicity, and culturally-oriented attractions, particularly art and music, many, many people in Berlin. Regardless of whether you are a student, an artist, a professional or a pensioner; this city is full of surprises.
Diverse Neighborhoods
May also be considered as one of the main attractions that can explain why Berlin is everyone’s perfect city – the variety of districts. Starting from the ‘hipster’ districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg with their subway-vibrant culture up to the elegant districts of Charlottenburg and Prenzlauer Berg with their small prêt à porter boutiques. Each neighborhood has different shops, cafes, restaurants and parks for the inhabitants, meaning that they have many different options if they are bored.
For instance, Friedrichshain and Kreuizberg have active clubbing and nightlife, and count many clubs, bars and live music venues. Different from it, Charlottenburg and Prenzlauer Berg are more serious and calm districts with exquisite parks, prestigious shops and boutiques, numerous cultural establishments.
Green Spaces and Public Parks
Interestingly, although Berlin is a rich cosmopolitan city it has plenty of green areas and parks available for the public. I was able to identify several parks and gardens that are in the city so anybody wanting to enjoy nature and take a break can do so. The Tiergarter situated in the central part of Berlin is one of the largest parks in Europe; it has green vegetation, beautiful water bodies, and nice(steps to take) nice trails for walking.
However, there are many other parks in Berlin inclusive of Treptower Park, Volkspark Friedrichshain and Grunewald forest. These green spaces let people escape from the city’s fast pace and help people to enjoy the time walking in the Park or riding bicycles, or just spend time on a picnic.
Affordability
It should be noted that, for example, in comparison with many other large cities of Europe, Berlin is considered quite ‘cheap’. In the same respect, all the essential commodities such as housing, for instance, remain fairly cheap hence enabling persons out there to easily afford the housing prices. This affordability makes Berlin the perfect city for young people especially those are in a junior position or students as well as artist who are likely to struggling financially.
In addition, the price for normal expenditures including, meals, groceries, and transportation is comparably cheap to other cities including London, Paris or Amsterdam. This enables the residents live decent lives, and embrace all that they stand to benefit from due to their stay in Berlin.
Basic Guidelines for Berlin Civilized Life
- Language: Although the principal language in Berlin is German, a vast majority of the population communicate in English especially in more developed parts of the world. Yet learning some expressions in this language can indeed improve your experience and increase your intercultural communication.
- Public Transportation: The city boasts well developed and well thought out public transport system that include; trains, trams, buses, U-Bahn trains and S-Bahn trains. It is probably better to purchase a monthly or yearly pass for commuting to get around the city more conveniently.
- Cultural Offerings: The city’s fusion of traditional and modern German culture is a blend which means that one is guaranteed an abundant amount of accessibility to both museums, art galleries, theaters, and famous music stages. From the well preserved Museum Island to burgeoning graffiti art in Prenzlauer Berg, every new day holds something exciting in this city.
- Weekend Escapes: Owing to its geographical position, Berlin is perfect for weekend trips in Europe. For a scram of nature, it is possible to travel to the nearby Spreewald or indulge in energetic cultural experience in cities like Prague or Dresden that are just a few hours away by train.
- Safety: In its globality, Berlin is one of the safest cities in the world, but it is always good to be cautious anywhere you go. One should avoid practicing Aaskar and make sure to be careful about pick pockets especially in areas experiencing high traffic.
In Conclusion
Without doubt, Berlin is a great city to live in. The city is blessed with a history, vibrant neighbourhoods, lush green environments, warm and friendly people and most importantly a low cost standard of living for anyone who wishes to live them. Berlin whether it’s culture, history, art or technology the city offers a welcoming environment that would pique anyone’s interest.
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