Berlin, as the capital of Germany, with its historical heritage behind it, has become one of the most popular tourist cities in Germany. Today, we will visit Berlin to see the surprises that the German capital brings us.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
A church on Kudamm Street in Berlin, dedicated to Wilhelm I, the first emperor of the German Empire. Once experienced the baptism of war, the top is like a wounded thumb, commemorating the ruthless war. Next to a newly constructed bell tower and octagonal church, the colorful bell tower was completed by French glass artist Gabriel Loire's studio in Chartres, France, and is composed of more than 30,000 glass Windows, which is still spectacular at night.
Potsdamer Platz
The original Potsdamer Platz had only one intersection. Later, the Potsdam Railway Station was built here, which developed into one of the most heavily traffised areas and became synonymous with the vibrant urban life of the capital. During World War II, the square was severely damaged. Because of its location at the junction of the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, and the Berlin Wall across the square, this bustling city center was reduced to a deserted quarantine zone after the war.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz was the largest construction site in Europe. Between 1993 and 1998, the DaimlerChrysler District was built with offices, shops, restaurants, residential housing, restaurants as well as a Stella- music theatre and a casino. The 22-storey debis Haus, designed by Renzo Piano, features Jean Tinguely's mechanical sculpture "Meta-Maxi" in its vast atrium. Connected to it is the Arkaden, a panoramic cinema and shopping centre with a wide range of shops and goods.
In 2000, the Sony Center was officially opened in Kemperplatz, where SONY's European headquarters were located. The seven buildings encircle each other in a bright, spacious central area with a corrugated canopy. The futuristic complex also includes a new film museum, two cinemas, a panoramic film theatre, restaurants and an exhibition called the "Music Box" where audiences can interact with the "exhibits".
The red-brick Kollhoff-Gebaude building houses Europe's fastest elevator, which allows visitors to take a ride up the stairs for a panoramic view of the city. Potsdamer Platz 10785 Berlin is the most attractive place in New Berlin. Its striking architecture of restaurants, shopping centres, theatres and cinemas makes it a magnet not only for sightseers, but also for regular Berliners.
The former Potsdamer Platz is only a small part of what it is today. S-Bahn: S1 S2 S25 Potsdamer Platz station; U-Bahn: U2 Potsdamer Platz station or Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park station; Bus: 129 148 200 248 348 Admission/Opening hours Kerhoff Building Observation Deck Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-20:00; Ticket price: about 3.50 euros
Tiergarten victory column
Located in the center of Tirgarten Park, it was built to commemorate the victory of the Prussian Danish Battle, topped by the statue of the Goddess of Victory. From the top of the column, you can overlook the entire Berlin, overlooking the Brandenburg Gate, which was started in 1865 and completed in 1873 to commemorate the three decisive victories of Prussia's War of unification with Denmark, Austria and France.
It was originally located on Republic Square in front of the Parliament building. In 1939, when Nazi Germany was expanding Berlin, Hitler placed it in the present Arcturus Square April-October: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30/ Saturday and Sunday 19:00
November-March: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00/ Saturday and Sunday 17:30.
Top: Adults 3€, students 2.5€
The annual New Year's Day fireworks and gay Pride parade are also held here
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