Berlin is the capital and symbol of unification in Germany. Following the fall of the wall that divided Germany and Berlin into two countries and cities respectively in 1989, Berlin has since developed itself into an even greater metropolis of political, economical and sociological importance. Though it suffered many casualties during World War II, many great monuments and treasures survived. |
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The Brandenburg Gate - symbol of historic success in unifying
former East and West Berlin. It was built between 1788-91. |
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The Reichstag or Parliament originally built between 1884-94
has been rebuilt following a fire, bombings in 1945
and modernisation after reunification. In 1999, it was
crowned with an elliptical glass dome. |
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Muscle-power ! Rickshaws provide enjoyable rides to
places of interest in the city. |
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Berliner Dome built in 1894 as the ‘Chief Church Protestantism’
once served the imperial family. On the right is the
massive Fernsehtum or Television Tower. |
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Berlin’s old town, the Nikolaiviertel (St. Nicholas Quarters) restored.
The church is the landmark. |
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Bode museum on museum island houses pre and early historic
collections including the famous bust of Egyptian Queen Nerfititi. |
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Gedachtniskirche (Memorial Church) near the Kurfurstendam - the
‘place to be seen’. The ruins of the old church have been
partly preserved to serve as a reminder of senseless
destruction during the wars. |
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Siegessaule (Victory Column) commemorate Prussia’s
war victories between 1864-71. The golden sculpture
atop the column weighs 37 tons. |
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Kongresshalle, the Congress Hall with its
unique contemporary architecture. |
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Cruising on the Spree River and the imposing Berliner
Dome in the backdrop. |