Berlin Travel Guide
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Berlin is a city of contrasts and contradictions, full of excitement and forever evolving. Perhaps the latter point is the most poignant. The old and new German capital is in a constant state of flux, always "becoming" something without having ever "been." This phenomenon has accelerated since the fall of the Wall, and efforts are now concentrated on … Read Berlin introduction
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Haus der Kulturen der Welt
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Built in 1957 as the American pavillion for the International Exhibition of Construction and Design, the building fondly known by Berliners as the "pregnant oyster" (because of its curiously-shaped roof) is today home to the House of …
The Regent Berlin
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The Regent Hotel (formerly the Four Seasons) is located in the pulsating heart of Berlin. The Regent is one of Berlin's best hotels and staying here is truly a …
Luise
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Luise provides a welcome culinary diversion after a hard day studying at the nearby Free University or after a marathon trip through Dahlem's museums. With its charming beer garden, this restaurant is a popular meeting place for …
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this city is full of great sights and a fantastic vibrant atmosphere.the public transport system was a pleasure because it is so easy to understand. a must see is berlin zoo where an unbeliable ... more
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Introduction
Berlin had modest beginnings as a trading centre in the 13th century, growing into a European powerhouse that hogged the 20th century stage. Since reunification in 1990, it has evolved into a dynamic, sexy and creative city where a surprising lightheartedness lurks beneath an austere exterior.
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Bauhaus Archiv/Museum fur Gestaltung The Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design is devoted to the members of the Bauhaus School, who laid the basis for much of contemporary design and architecture. Founded in Weimar by Berlin architect Walter Gropius, it aimed to unite art with everyday …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 3390000 Area : 889km² Longitude / Latitude : 13.3275728226 / 52.5162734985 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there There are few direct flights to Berlin; you will usually be routed there through a larger hub like Frankfurt or Amsterdam. Buses, however, connect Berlin with most European cities, and the train system is characteristically efficient. Getting around Berlin abounds with ways to …
History
Recent History On 9 November 1989 the Berlin Wall opened and its dismantling began soon thereafter. The Unification Treaty between the two Germanys designated Berlin the official capital of Germany, and in June 1991 the Bundestag voted to move the seat of government from Bonn to Berlin over the …
Weather
Berlin has a moderately cool and humid climate determined by a mixing of air masses from the Atlantic Ocean and the continental climate of eastern Europe. Predictably, December to February are the coldest months. When the winds blow from Russia it can get mighty chilly, with temperatures …
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Overview
Berlin, the united Germany's capital since 1999, has evolved into the country's only truly international metropolis equal to Paris or London. Berlin is again on the cutting edge, as the federal government, new businesses, artists, and visitors from around the world are all being drawn to the …
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