| Germany's largest city, Berlin is an exciting | | | | Home to the reconstructed Ishtar Gate, the Pergamon |
| treasure-trove of history, art, and modern-day events | | | | Museum of Museum Island features some of the |
| set in an urban landscape teeming with beauty and | | | | world's most treasured antiquities. German |
| cultural appeal. As Germany's capital, the city has | | | | archaeological excavations of places like Babylon, |
| enjoyed ambitious construction projects that | | | | Miletus, Uruk, and Egypt unearthed tremendous stores |
| showcase brilliant architecture and distinctive design. | | | | of artifacts from the ancient world. This museum |
| Traveling to Berlin is a rich experience filled with a | | | | should not be missed by anyone interested in history |
| myriad of places to visit and landmarks to see. The | | | | of the world's earliest civilizations. Opera lovers will be |
| subsequent article conveys some must-see | | | | charmed by the city's three primary opera houses: the |
| destinations within the city of Berlin. Berlin is famous for | | | | Berlin State Opera, Komische Opera, Deutsche Opera. |
| its architecture. But one site that must be seen is the | | | | The city also boasts seven symphony orchestras |
| Fernsehturm located in Alexanderplatz. This television | | | | featuring some of the finest musicians in the world. In |
| tower is the second tallest building in the European | | | | fact, one of the world's leading orchestras is the Berlin |
| Union. Visitors to Berlin will want to take advantage of | | | | Philharmonic Orchestra which was founded in 1892. |
| the stunning city views from high above on the | | | | Catching a Berlin performance would be a memorable |
| buildings observation level. Located between St. Mary's | | | | culmination for any trip to the city. Berlin is also home to |
| Church and Rotes Rathhaus, the famous Neptun | | | | one of the world's most eminent zoos, the |
| Fountain is a magnificent fountain that was built in 1891. | | | | Zoologischer Garten Berlin. The zoo is home to the |
| This incredible mythological display features four | | | | greatest diversity of species in the world. Founded in |
| carved women surrounding a stature of Poseidon, or | | | | 1844, the zoo along with its aquarium and famed |
| Neptun. The women represent Germany's major rivers | | | | botanical garden is a must-see destination on any trip |
| which are the Elbe, Vistula, Oder, and Rhine. The | | | | to Berlin. Home to more than 14,000 animals, the zoo |
| renowned Brandenburg Gate is featured on many | | | | presents a stunning array of zoological life. Of course, |
| tours of the city and should not be missed as it is one | | | | when time permits, travelers should plan to visit the |
| of the city's most important landmarks. Its construction | | | | various boroughs of the city which all over distinctive |
| was completed in 1791 and the structure served as | | | | character and feature their own unique landmarks, |
| one of the gates to the city. It is the only surviving gate | | | | galleries, restaurants, and hotels. Topping the list of |
| and is now one of the city's most beloved treasures. | | | | important Berlin neighborhoods is Mitte. The city's |
| Situated near the Brandenburg Gate is the Memorial to | | | | historical center, Mitte is the most popularly visited area |
| the Murdered Jews of Europe, which is one of the | | | | of Berlin and additionally boasts great café life |
| city's most visited destinations and is considered to be | | | | and fine restaurants. Schoneberg is known for its |
| among the Berlin's finest memorials. Many visitors also | | | | Bohemian atmosphere and excellent weekend |
| find it a memorable excursion to visit the historic Berlin | | | | markets. With a wide assortment of clubs, cafes, and |
| Wall. A section of the wall exists on the Spree River | | | | casual venues, this neighborhood provides tourists with |
| to the east of the city. There are 153 museums in the | | | | a chance to see day to day life in Berlin. Other |
| city of Berlin and while it may not be possible to see | | | | neighborhoods with a special flair include |
| them all on a single visit, there are that should not be | | | | Charlottenburg, Friedrichstain-Kreuzberg, and |
| missed. The most logical place to begin a museum tour | | | | Zehlendorf. Berlin is a vibrant European capital that |
| is on Museum Island which is a large island located in | | | | offers world-class hotels as well as more relaxed bed |
| the Spree River. One of the island's most famous | | | | and breakfasts. There are events and venues to suit |
| museums is Altes Museum, sometimes referred to as | | | | any taste and budget. Although these list just a few of |
| the Old Museum. Home to many fine historic antiques, | | | | the highlights, there is a plethora of architecture, art, and |
| this neoclassical building was constructed to house the | | | | other cultural attractions that can easily be included on |
| art collections of the royal Prussian family. Completed | | | | any tour of the city. |
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