A message on the topic of Berlin landmarks. The Cathedral on all postcards. Memorial to all victims of the Holocaust

Berlin ist die Hauptstadt Deutschlands. Berlin ist eine Stadt und auch ein Bundesland, wie Hamburg oder Bremen. Mit rund 3.5 Millionen Einwohnern ist Berlin die zweitgrößte Stadt der EU.

Die Metropole an der Spree ist über 770 Jahre alt. Nach 1949 war die Stadt in zwei Teile geteilt. Das waren West- und Ostberlin. Die Grenze zwischen zwei Teilen war seit 1961 die Berliner Mauer. Nach dem Fall der Mauer 1989 und nach der Wiedervereinigung 1990 wurde Berlin wieder Hauptstadt des Landes.

Wenn Sie die Stadt kennen lernen wollen, beginnen Sie Ihren Spaziergang am Alexanderplatz oder Alex. Dieser riesige Platz ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt der Berliner. Auf dem Alexanderplatz befinden sich das Hotel Park Inn Berlin, die berühmte Weltzeituhr und einige große Kaufhäuser.

Neben dem Alexanderplatz befindet sich das höchste Gebäude in Berlin, der Fernsehturm. Neben dem Fernsehturm liegen das Rote Rathaus und die Marienkirche. Das Rote Rathaus ist der Sitz des Bürgermeisters.

In der Nähe des Rathauses liegt das alte historische Nikolai-Viertel. Die gemütliche Atmosphäre des Nikolai-Viertels mit vielen Cafés, Restaurants und Souvenirläden zieht viele Touristen an. Das Herz des Viertels ist die Nikolaikirche, die älteste Kirche Berlins.

Auf dem anderen Spreeufer befindet sich die größte Kirche Berlins - der majestätische Berliner Dom.

Ein Stück weiter beginnt Unter den Linden - die berühmte Hauptstraße Berlins. Hier gibt es viele Sehenswürdigkeiten, zum Beispiel die Humboldt Universität, die Alte Bibliothek und die Staatsoper.

Die Straße führt zum Brandenburger Tor. Hier war bis 1989 die Grenze zwischen Ost und West. Heute ist das Brandenburger Tor das Wahrzeichen der Stadt und der Einheit. Rechts vom Brandenburger Tor befindet sich der Reichstag. Die gläserne Kuppel des Reichstages ist eine beliebte Touristenattraktion.

Wenn Sie vom Brandenburger Tor nach links gehen, kommen Sie bald zum Potsdamer Platz. Seit 1962 war der große Platz wegen der Mauer öde und leer. Während der 90er-Jahre war hier eine riesige Baustelle. Heute ist er eine wichtige Sehenswürdigkeit Berlins. Die Touristen bewundern hier die futuristische Architektur der Hochhäuser und das gläserne Zeltdach des Sony Centers.

Wenn Sie vom Potsdamer Platz mit der U2 Richtung Ruhleben fahren, kommen Sie schnell ins Zentrum von Westberlin. Hier, am Wittenbergplatz liegt das prächtige KaDeWe, oder das Kaufhaus des Westens. Es ist das größte und das schönste Kaufhaus in Kontinentaleuropa. Ein Stück weiter befindet sich die Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. Ihr zerstörter Turm soll an den Krieg erinnern. An der Gedächtniskirche beginnt der Kurfürstendamm, oder Ku'Damm, die bekannteste Straße Westberlins, mit vielen Luxushotels, Restaurants, Cafés, Kinos und Kaufhäusern.

Die Tag und Nacht geöffnete Metropole ist heute eine Stadt von Weltrang. In Berlin ist immer viel los. Hier findet jeder etwas für sich.

Wenn Sie sich für Kunst interessieren, gehen Sie zur Museumsinsel. Sie liegt hinter dem Berliner Dom und ist der größte Museumskomplex Europas mit 17 Museen. Wenn Sie Ruhe und Natur mögen, gehen Sie in den Tiergarten, den größten und den schönsten Stadtpark Berlins, spazieren. Wenn Sie sich für Technik interessieren, besuchen Sie unbedingt das spannende Deutsche Technikmuseum. Und wenn Sie ein Tierfreund sind, liegt Ihr Weg in den Berliner Zoo. Viel Spaß!

Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany. Berlin is a city and a federal state, like Hamburg or Bremen. With a population of approximately 3.5 million people, Berlin is the second largest city in the EU.
The metropolis on the Spree is over 770 years old. After 1949 the city was divided into two parts. These were West and East Berlin. The border between the two parts has been the Berlin Wall since 1961. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and after reunification in 1990, Berlin again became the capital of the country.

If you want to get to know the city, start your walk at Alexanderplatz or Alex. This huge area is popular place meetings of Berliners. There is a Park Inn Berlin hotel on Alexanderplatz, famous watches world and several large department stores.

Next to Alexanderplatz is the most high building in Berlin, TV tower. Next to the TV tower are the Red Town Hall and St. Mary's Church. The Red Town Hall is the residence of the mayor.

Next to the town hall is the old historical quarter of Nikolaivirtel. The cozy atmosphere of Nikolaivirtel with many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops attracts many tourists. The heart of the quarter is St. Nicholas Church, the oldest church in Berlin.

On the other side of the Spree River lies the largest church in Berlin, the majestic Berlin Cathedral.

The street leads to the Brandenburg Gate. Here until 1989 there was a border between East and West. Today the Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of the city and unity. To the right of the Brandenburg Gate is the Reichstag. The glass dome of the Reichstag is a popular tourist attraction.

If you go left from the Brandenburg Gate, you will soon reach Potsdamer Platz. Since 1962, this huge area has been abandoned and empty due to the wall. During the 90s, the square was a huge construction site. Today it is an important landmark in Berlin. Tourists admire the futuristic architecture of skyscrapers and the glass roof of the Sony Center pavilion.

If you take the U-Bahn (line U2 towards Ruhleben) from Potsdamer Platz you will quickly reach the center of West Berlin. Here on Wittenbergplatz is the magnificent KaDeWe, or Department Store of the West. This is the largest and most beautiful department store in continental Europe. A little further is the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Its destroyed tower should be a reminder of the war. At the Church of Remembrance, the Kurfürstendamm, or Kudamm, the most famous street in West Berlin, begins, with big amount luxury hotels, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and department stores.

Open day and night, the metropolis is today a world-class city. Berlin is always bustling with life. Everyone can find something for themselves here.

If you are interested in art, go to Museum Island. It is located behind the Berlin Cathedral and is the largest museum complex in Europe with 17 museums. If you love peace and nature, go for a walk in the Tiergarten, the largest and most beautiful park in Berlin. If you're interested in technology, be sure to visit the fascinating Deutsche Technische Museum. And if you are an animal lover, then your path lies in the Berlin Zoo. We hope you have a great time!

My experience will be useful to those who are planning to visit Berlin, a city that is filled with attractions. I will advise before going to this a beautiful city find out in advance the names of the main attractions in Berlin, look at their photos and read detailed description to determine the places where you should go. This way, when you find yourself in Berlin, you won’t get confused and will have time to explore many more remarkable places in a shorter period of time.

Berlin is the most Big city Germany, its capital and popular tourist centre. Berlin attracts travelers of different ages, social status, and interests, as everyone can find attractions and entertainment to their liking in this city. I will tell you about the most interesting places in the city that helped me appreciate the diversity and historical value of Berlin.

Berlin architecture

What helped me get to know Berlin was acquaintance with its architecture, which fascinates with the variety of styles and forms of different eras and movements. Despite centuries-old history and survived difficult times, the city demonstrates an abundance of preserved palaces, cathedrals, and squares.

Reichstag

The Berlin Reichstag parliament building, built in 1894 on Republic Square, is also worth a visit. The building looks presentable and pompous, complemented by a delightful glass dome. I took the opportunity to go up to the observation deck on the Reichstag dome. When I got to the very top, my emotions went through the roof.

Important! If you decide to go up to the observation deck, know that you will not be charged for this pleasure, but you will need to make an appointment in advance.

Charlottenburg

While in Berlin, try not to miss a visit to Charlottenburg. The palace was erected at the end XVII century King Frederick I for his wife Sophia Charlotte of Hanover. Charlottenburg was reconstructed several times, each subsequent ruler brought something new in order to leave a memory of his own. This is how greenhouses and a new outbuilding appeared under Frederick II, a palace theater, a mausoleum, and an oval pavilion under Frederick Wilhelm III. Great impression I was impressed by the Porcelain Gallery, which has an extensive collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain.

Spandau

The western part of Berlin is famous for another attraction - the special Spandau district, where perfectly preserved Old city and the ancient citadel on the Spree. The settlement, on the site of which stood the town, and now the Spandau district of Berlin, was founded back in the 8th century by the Hevels (one of the Slavic tribes), but already in the 12th century the Hevels were forced to leave their homes under the pressure of German knights. And in the 16th century, they decided to build a fortified citadel in this place by order of Elector Joachim II Hector.
In 1914, the Spandau citadel became a reliable military industrial facility. Ammunition was manufactured and stored here, and even the Nazis used it for its intended purpose. Now this is historical and cultural complex, which consists of the Spandau History Museum, Theatre, Children's Art Centre, Medieval Tower, Medieval Palace, Cannon Exhibition, Italian Courtyard, Jewish Tombstones and Tavern.
If you are attracted to Germany and its attractions for which Berlin is famous, take the time to visit:

Bellevue Palace - residence of the President of Germany;

Red Town Hall – active city hall;

Ka-De-We is an iconic shopping center.

Tourists who have already admired the sights of the city center will have something to see outside, I suggest heading to the outskirts of Berlin, for example: Brandenburg an der Havel is the most ancient city region.

Berlin Museums

The main attractions of Berlin are museums, of which there are more than 130 in the city.

Museum Island

The famous Museum Island is of great interest to travelers. , since here you can immediately visit as many as five museums: the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum, the Pergamon Museum, Old Museum, New Museum. Having visited each of them, you will plunge headlong into the past; six thousand years of human history pass before your eyes; the huge exhibition halls contain objects of Byzantine art, a collection of paintings by famous artists, numismatic collections and sculptures. When you cross the threshold of each museum, time seems to freeze and begins to move only when you leave its walls!

Another museum that I am absolutely delighted with is the Technical Museum. From the very first second you understand that it will be interesting when you see a bomber right on the roof of the museum building! The exhibits exhibited there for various purposes - transport, units, mechanisms, computer equipment and even mills - will hold your attention for a long time. The museum is located on 25,000 sq. m. so that you are unlikely to be able to go around all the expositions, and you will be happy to come to this amazing place again.

Egyptian Museum

The next museum is interesting both for its contents and for the building in which it is located. In 1828, on the advice Alexander von Humboldt The Egyptian Museum was created, the collection of which was based on the collection of Egyptian exhibits of Frederick William III. The building in which the museum is now located was built according to the architect's design Friedrich August Stüler a little later - in 1850. The most valuable exhibit of the museum is a bust of the most beautiful queen of Egypt, Nefertiti, donated James Simon in 1920.
Other museums:

Museum wax figures Madame Tussauds (Berlin branch);

Berlin Art Gallery – has a huge amount classical painting;

Jewish Museum, which presents the life and culture of the Jewish people;

The Berlin Museum of the History of Medicine consists of two separate parts - modern and pathological.

Berlin monuments

I can call the Brandenburg Gate the hallmark of the city and the main attraction of Berlin; it is located in the central part of the city on Pariserplatz. The gate was erected in 1791 by the will of King Frederick William II. In 1809, during the French occupation, the Gate was taken by Napoleon to Paris, but after the defeat of the French in 1814, it was returned. Subsequently, they became mute witnesses to the passage of the Prussian regiments in 1871 and the founding German Empire, torchlight processions of Hitler's adherents. After the end of World War II, the Brandenburg Gate was assigned the role of dividing Germany into Western and Eastern Germany.

The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and for many years divided Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. For the residents of Berlin, especially its eastern part, the division of the city turned out to be a great tragedy. Initially, barbed wire was strung at the site where the Wall was built; over time, the Wall became stone, and in final version– reinforced concrete. The length of the Berlin Wall was 160 kilometers and its height was about three meters. Despite this, there were brave souls who tried to move to the western part of the city, about 150 of them were killed. In 1989, the Wall fell under the pressure of rebellious people, and in 1990 the Wall was finally demolished, leaving minor fragments. They decided to reconstruct part of the destroyed Wall and along Bernauer Strasse they restored a section of the wall with a length of 800 meters. For a long time, the ruins of this wall in Berlin -
An unusual but attractive attraction for tourists from different countries.
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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin;

Checkpoint “Charlie” is a checkpoint created in 1961, operating until the collapse of the Berlin Wall;

Victory Column, a monument erected in 1873 and dedicated to Germany's victories in several wars at once.

Religious buildings in Berlin

Separately, I would like to highlight the variety of religious buildings that can be found along the way in almost any part of the city. I will highlight only a few from the entire list; for me they are the most relevant.

In the Praskov area there is an active Protestant Church of Gethsemane, opened in 1893. Externally, the church looks majestic, and the garden next to it adds charm, but the interior decoration is very ascetic.

Not far from the TV tower you can find a Lutheran church, also active, founded in the 13th century - this is the Church of St. Mary, during the period of its existence it was repeatedly restored and completed after further destruction caused by fires and bombings. Over time, the style of construction has also changed; now it is neo-Gothic. It’s better to choose a Sunday for the tour, then you can hear the singing of the local choir, and perhaps even the organ, which, by the way, was played by Bach himself!

The Berlin Cathedral, which was built in 1905 on the Museum Island in Berlin, makes a great impression on its visitors. The cathedral is Protestant and is considered one of the largest in Germany, its height is 98 meters. When you are next to him, you feel like Gulliver in the land of giants! There is a park planted in front of the church, clean and well-groomed. Externally, the church is decorated with stucco, columns and sculptures; the interior of the church differs from others in its luxury, abundance of paintings in the middle of the temple, bright colors pleasing to the eye. The observation deck of the cathedral is open to the public; here you can take beautiful photos of the city.
Very popular among tourists:

The memorial to fallen Soviet soldiers in Tiergarten was erected in 1945;

The French Cemetery in Berlin is a cemetery for the French community of the German capital;

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church - Protestant church;

Nikolaikirche – ancient church Berlin.

What can a tourist see during a six-day stay in Berlin?

In order for you to be able to see as many of its wonders as possible during your stay in Berlin, you need to draw up an action plan for your stay in the city.

What can a tourist see in Berlin in 1 day of stay?

Old National Gallery, Bode Museum;

Old Museum;

New Museum;

Try to distribute your time in each museum evenly, don’t forget to take into account time for a snack!

Olimpic village;

Great Tiergarten park.

What can a tourist see in Berlin during the 5th day of his stay?

Zoo – take one day and you won’t regret it! This is a wonderful attraction of Berlin not only for children, but also for adults!

What can a tourist see in Berlin on day 6 of his stay?

Ka-De-Ve, shopping! Ladies and gentlemen, all the sights have been seen, and with a light heart we rush to spend the remaining money!

Where to go and what to see in Berlin with children

For parents who do not know what attractions in Berlin may be interesting for children, I have looked at several options for spending time for their children. Children appreciate the beauty of their surroundings through their own emotions; the sights of gloomy cathedrals are unlikely to leave joyful memories. Give your children some contact with the living world; the Berlin Zoo, which is located on 35 hectares of land, will delight your kids with an abundance of varieties of animals and birds, and a large aquarium will showcase colorful underwater inhabitants. Don’t forget to visit the Natural History Museum, where not only children, but also you yourself will be curious to look at the skeleton of a dinosaur 23 m high. Let me also remind you about the Museum of Technology with a huge number of exhibits. Discover a corner of the Wild West in the heart of Berlin called Eldorado. Water parks, cinemas, entertainment centers and huge balloon We are waiting for your little adventure seekers!

Video review of Berlin sights

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Berlin is ready for the meeting! You will definitely love him as soon as you get to know him better! If you have been to this city and know other interesting places or cool establishments that I have not mentioned, write about it in the comments!

Die deutsche Hauptstadt ist Berlin. In Berlin gibt es viele verschiedene Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hier ist das Brandenburger Tor. Es ist besonders toll. Die Quadriga an dem Tor ist groß und interessant. Sie ist sehr schön. An dem Alexanderplatz können verschiedene Menschen Pantomime sehen.

Das Berliner Rathaus ist rot. Es gibt sechs-und-dreißig Terrakottareliefs an diesem Gebäude. Die Berliner nennen es “Rotes Rathaus”.

Die Nikolauskirche wurde im zwölften Jahrhundert gebaut. Im zweiten Weltkrieg schwer zerstört, wurden die Kirche von neunzehnhundert-ein-und-achtzig till neunzehnhundert-sieb-und-achtzig aufgebaut.

Der Reichstag – Sitz der deutschen Regierung – wurde auch im zweiten Weltkrieg stark zerstört. Hier hat man russische Flagge gehangen.

Den Berliner Zoo be suchen die Kinder besonders gern. Das ist ein größter Zoo in der Welt. Es ist besonders groß und mit verschiedenen Tieren, schön, weltberühmt und interessant.

Kurfürstendamm ist eine Prachtstraße Berlins. Der Ku'damm ist für seine Kabaretts, Cafés und Luxusgeschäfte bekannt.

Unter den Linden ist die Hauptstraße Berlins. Hier befinden sich viele Botschafter, Büros, Kaufhäuser, Cafés, die weltberühmte Humboldt-Universität und die Staatsbibliothek.

Berliner Wappen ist Schön. Auf dem Wappen ist ein Bär. Es ist sehr groß.

Ich rate Ihnen Berlin zu besuchen, weil diese Stadt die schönste Stadt in der ganzen Welt ist.

The German capital is Berlin. Berlin has a wide variety of attractions. The Brandenburg Gate is located here. They are incredibly beautiful. The chariot on the gate is large and interesting. She is very beautiful. On Alexander Square (Alexanderplatz) various people can see pantomime.

Berlin City Hall is red. There are thirty-six terracotta reliefs on this building. Berliners call it the "Red Town Hall".

The Church of St. Nicholas was built in the twelfth century. Heavily damaged during the Second World War, the church was restored in nineteen eighty-one - nineteen eighty-seven.

The Reichstag, the seat of the German government, was also heavily damaged during World War II. The Russian flag hung here.

The Berlin Zoo is incredibly popular with children. It is the largest zoo in the world. It is large and with various animals, beautiful, world famous and interesting.

Kunfürstendamm is one of the fashionable streets (boulevards) of Berlin. Ku'damm is famous for its cabarets, cafes and expensive shops.

The street under the linden trees (Unter den Linden) is main street Berlin. There are many government buildings, offices, department stores, cafes, the famous Humboldt University and the state library.

The coat of arms of Berlin is beautiful. The coat of arms depicts a bear. It is very big.

I advise everyone to visit Berlin because this city is one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world.

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The main attractions of Berlin

1. Brandenburg Gate

One of the first attractions of Berlin that comes to mind when you think about the capital of Germany isBrandenburg Gate.During the course of German history, the Brandenburg Gate played various roles,they reflect the country's turbulent past and achievements like no other landmark in Germany. The gate served as the main entrance to Berlin, and is also a symbol of the division of the city into two parts, the Western and Eastern occupation zones for many years. The Brandenburg Gate was built in 1791 from sandstone.

2. Reichstag

With the proclamation of the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors inVersaillesIn 1871, Berlin became the capital of the empire and there was a need for a more prestigious building for the German government.The foundation stone for the new Reichstag, a huge neo-Renaissance palace, was laid by the Emperor himself in 1884. Construction was completed ten years later.After its destruction by fire in 1933, it was rebuilt in 1970, but with the decision to return governments to Berlin from Bonn following German reunification, the Reichstag underwent a complete renovation in the late 1990s.

3. Holocaust Memorial

Next to the Brandenburg Gate is the Holocaust Memorial, a tribute to the Jewish people for the extermination of Jews by the Nazis during World War II.2,711 slabs are arranged in waves over 20,000 square meters. TOEach stone is unique.

At the base of the memorial there is an underground information Center, which provides information and personal stories of people affected by the Nazis. The memorial was designed by Daniel Libeskind and it leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

4. Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery)

A section of the original Berlin Wall is highlighted as an art object, now it is the largest gallery under open air in the world. The East Side Gallery is the longest, best preserved and most interesting section of the famous Berlin Wall, converted into an open-air gallery. The 1,300-meter-long gallery, running along the Spree River, reflects in a special artistic manner all the important political events that took place in Germany. On the wall hang works by artists from all over the world. This section of the wall is under state protection as an important historical monument.

The Berlin Wall once divided the city into East and West Berlin.After the fall of the wall in 1989, hundreds of artists from all over the world came to Berlin to transform the gloomy and gray wall into a work of art.They covered the eastern side of the wall, which had been untouched until then, with more than 100 images and it is now the largest open-air gallery in the world.

Official site: www.eastsidegallery.com

5. Museum Island

Museum Island (Museumsinsel) is a beautiful part of old Berlin.Here you will find the city's oldest and most important museums, including the Old Museum(Altes Museum), built in 1830, New Museum(Neues Museum) built in 1855, the National Gallery is openin 1876, the Bode Museum opened its doorsin 1904, as well as the stunning Pergamon Museum which houses a collection of classical antiquities, the Museum of the Ancient East, and the Museum of Islamic Art.

6. Memorial Church

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is located in the center of Breitscheidplatz in Berlin. The original church was built between 1891 and 1895 by order of Kaiser Wilhelm II. During World War II, the church burned down after being directly hit by a bomb. Only the western tower of the church has survived. It was built in 1961 new church around the remains of an old church, consisting of 4 buildings. This one one of the most interesting sights in Berlin.

7. Victory Column

The Victory Column was erected in honor of Prussia's victory over France in 1871. The column is topped with a golden statue of the goddess Victoria, which locals lovingly call Goldelse "Golden Elsie". There is an open observation deck on the column, which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the park and Berlin. To visit all the sights of Berlin be sure to book a city tour.

8. Tiergarten Park (Grosser Tiergarten)

Previously, on the site of the park there were hunting grounds Prussian kings, but in the 18th century the hunting grounds were converted into big park downtown. Today, it is the green heart of Berlin, which borders the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate on east side, Potsdamer Platz and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe on the southeast side, the Berlin Zoo to the west, and the residence of the President of Germany in Berlin on the northern edge of the park.

9. Unter den Linden

This beautiful boulevard with linden trees planted along it is considered the main boulevard of Berlin. It is locatedV historical center Berlin, and extends from the island of museums to the Brandenburg Gate. Along the entire boulevard there are various historical buildings and monuments, such asHumboldt University, State Opera, Russian State Library, German History Museum.

10. Berlin Zoological Gardens

The Berlin Zoological Garden is the oldest institution of its kind in Germany and remains one of Berlin's most popular attractions, with more than three million visitors visiting each year.Founded in 1844 and completely rebuilt after World War II, this is a very modern zoo, aquarium and zoological garden designed to display animals in their natural environment.

Charlottenburg Palace)

Charlottenburg Castle is the largest and the oldest palace in Berlin, an 18th-century Baroque structure that was originally built as a summer home for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Elector Frederick III, who became the first Prussian king. Magnificent interiors Charlottenburg Castle decorated with masterpieces of art, including the largest collection of 18th-century French painting outside France.

Official website: www.spsg.de

12. Pool Badeshift

Unique open pool Badeshift is a purely Berlin invention. It is built from an old barge frame and floats down the Spree River on its own. All visitors, in addition to swimming, are invited to enjoy the beautiful view that opens from here to the central streets eastern shore. The pool is equipped sandy beach and a wooden platform that attract sun lovers on a fine day. At the same time, you won’t be bored: there is a bar nearby. Summer is the ideal time to visit the pool, which is open until late in the evening. In winter, it is covered with a special canopy, it is kept warm inside and there is a sauna.

13. Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)

Berlin Cathedral was built between 1895 and 1905 and is a magnificent basilica that belongs to the Protestant Church. This is the largest church in the city and one of the most beautiful. Inside the crypt there are more than 80 sarcophagi of the Prussian royal family. Tourists can climb the dome, which is decorated with intricate mosaics. A tour of Berlin includes a visit to the Berlin Cathedral.

Official website: www.berlinerdom.de

14. Pergamon Museum

A visit to the Pergamon Museum is always high on the list of places to visit when visiting Berlin. If you don't have time to explore several museums, then choose this one. The Pergamon Museum is a repository of classical Babylonian, Greek, Roman, Islamic and Middle Eastern art.

The huge Pergamon Museum consists of three main departments, Antiquity, the Museum of Islamic Art and the Museum of the Middle East, most of the museum consists of artifacts transported from excavations in foreign countries. The main attractions of the museum are the Pergamon Altar of the second century BC, the gates of the Miletus market from Roman antiquity and of course the pearl of the collection - the Frieze from Mshatta.

This museum is consistently rated by tourists as one of the top attractions in Berlin. Please note that in Berlin it is difficult to do without a guide and it is better to book a tour.

Official site: www.smb.spk-berlin.de

Berlin is one of the most beloved and visited cities by tourists in Germany and throughout Europe. The list of Berlin attractions alone can take several pages.

Among the places that interest tourists are ancient churches, each of which has its own history, and historically memorial complexes, museums (sometimes very specific, for example a technical museum or a museum of homosexuality), philharmonic halls and an opera house. Tourists interested in history and culture come here, active recreation and gastronomy, history and religion.

The Brandenburg Gate is a tourist symbol and a kind of business card Berlin, like the Roman Colosseum or the Parisian Eiffel Tower. The most famous Berlin landmark marked the beginning of the construction of buildings in the style of Berlin classicism.

Address: Pariser Platz - 10117.

One of the most unusual islands in a world where being stuck is the dream of many modern Robinsons. Here you can visit the National Gallery, opened in 1876, the Bode Museum (founded in 1904), the Pergamon Museum representing a unique collection of classical antiquities, the Museum of the Ancient East, the Old and New Museums, the Museum of Islamic Art and much more.

Address: Am Lustgarten 1.

The most significant Protestant cathedral in all of Germany is located on Museum Island. The cathedral was built by Kaiser Wilhelm II as a German counterpart to the majestic St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The building stuns with solemn grandeur, is architectural masterpiece. The cathedral's observation deck allows tourists to view the city from above, providing a panoramic view.

Address: Am Lustgarten- 10178.

This building was erected in honor of the Prussian victory over France in 1871. The column is crowned by a golden statue of the goddess Victoria, lovingly called local residents"Golden Elsie" ( Goldelse). With open observation deck An amazing panoramic view opens up, allowing you to see both the park and Berlin.

Address: Großer Stern-10557.

The cultural forum includes the Berlin Art Gallery, the New national gallery, Engraving Cabinet, Berlin Philharmonic, Chamber Music Hall, State Library and many other important cultural sites and museums of the city. The ball was founded in 1940-1950. in the former West Berlin, has become famous as a cultural symbol of the city and has become a magnificent addition to Museum Island.

Address: Matthaikirchplatz- 10785.

It was built first among the buildings of the Cultural Forum, in 1960-1963, according to the design of G. B. Sharun. The modern building, golden in color and asymmetrical in shape, has become the main performance venue for the famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The Philharmonic Hall is non-standard in design - it is a pentagonal structure that can accommodate 2,500 listeners.

Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1-10785.

The Parliament building is not only solemn, but symbolizes Germany: the quadrangular base represents its four most important regions, and the dome symbolizes the unity and inviolability of imperial power. The heroic pages of history associated with the Reichstag are well known Russian tourists. In addition, the Reichstag houses the Museum of Modern Art, which includes one of the best collections in the country.

Address: Platz der Republik 1- 11011.

The Berlin Wall is a concrete fence more than three meters high and 155 kilometers long. It was surrounded by impenetrable barbed wire and not only marked two parts of the German state, but separated many families. The state border along the Berlin Wall existed for more than thirty years.

Address: Bernauer Street 119-13355.

The fall of the wall in 1989 attracted artists from all over the world to transform the dark and gray barrier that divided people into an artistic object. The wall, previously untouchable, is now covered with more than a hundred images. The historical fragment of the Berlin Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, is an art facility and the world's largest open-air gallery.

This is the longest, best preserved section of the Berlin Wall and is of the greatest interest. It is located along the Spree River and is a 1300-meter gallery, which in a unique manner reflects the most important political and historical events in Germany. This section of the wall contains works by famous artists of the world.

Address: Mühlenstraße- 10243.

Arose on the spot market square and became the center of Belin during his socialist period. Architectural ensemble Alexanderplatz combines pre-war buildings and modern architecture. Here is a high-rise hotel (extending 123 meters into the air), on the roof of which there are panoramic platforms, as well as a television tower.

Address: Alexanderplatz- 10178 Berlin-Mitte.

A street where many attractions are concentrated - palaces and museums, the center cultural life, a kind of analogy to American Broadway. Here are located various historical and cultural buildings, architectural monuments, including Humboldt University, State Opera, German historical Museum and many others. This world-famous boulevard got its name from two rows of linden trees planted parallel along the pedestrian alley.

One of the oldest historical buildings Berlin and the country's largest musical theater, in which many famous artists performed.

Address: Unter den Linden 7- 10117.

Founded in the 17th century, it is renowned for having one of the finest plant collections in the world. Thousands of different plants are presented here and tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with unusual facts about them.

Address: Königin-Luise-Straße, 6-8-14195.

One of the oldest historical buildings, it commemorates many historical events and important figures. Since 1740 it has been the summer residence of Queen Elizabeth Christina of Prussia. The Empress was a lover of flowers and invested a lot of effort and money into growing palace plants. However, during the Seven Years' War the estate and parks were destroyed. In 1764, the residence building underwent reconstruction and reconstruction, it acquired a modern appearance. The Schönhausen Ballroom is decorated with a unique authentic interior, presenting tourists with the Rococo style.

From 1949 to 1990 the palace housed the residence of Wilhelm Pieck, the only president of the GDR. The State Council of the GDR met in the palace, and the building served as a guest house for delegations. Among the famous guests of Schönhausen are N. Khrushchev, Ho Chi Minh, L. Brezhnev, Fidel Castro, M. Gorbachev, Indira Gandhi, and others. In 1991, the act of signing an agreement took place here, completing the process of unification of post-war Germany.

Address: Tschaikowskistraße -1, 13156.

Treptower Park is familiar to many members of the older generation because of the memorial in honor of the Soviet liberating soldiers who died in the battles near Berlin during the Second World War. The symbol of this memorial is a sculpture of a soldier holding a rescued girl in his arms; there is also a memorial field where unknown soldiers are buried. The memorial was created according to the design of the famous Soviet sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.

Monuments related to the liberation mission of Soviet soldiers in World War II can be seen in Tiergarten Park, as well as in the park called Schönholzer Heide. The memorial status of these structures and state funding are secured forever.

Address: Puschkinallee- 12435.

Conclusion

There are many other attractions in Berlin, to see more, you can book sightseeing tour around town. It is also recommended to take bus route No. 100 - a regular regular bus for city residents rushing on business passes by many most interesting places, architectural and cultural monuments of Berlin.