People visit Berlin for the history of the Berlin Wall, to stand in front of the historic Brandenburg Gate and walk down the Unter den Linden, and for its constantly evolving gallery and clubbing scene. So much has been written on these attributes that there is little to add. But beyond these well-know attractions lies … Read more
The Altes Museum (Old Museum), located on Museum Island in the historic center of Berlin is home to Germany’s collection of Classical Greek Antiquities.
Berliner Dom is the Protestant Cathedral in Berlin. Located on Museum Island, it is the focal point of the historic center of the city. The present Baroque structure, which was completed in 1905, is often referred to as the ‘Protestant St. Peter’s.’
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, badly damaged during a bombing raid in 1943, has been left unrepaired as a reminder of the war. The lower level, which also shows evidence of the bombing damage, has been converted into a memorial hall. The building to its right, a modern bell tower constructed in 1963, is … Read more
This view of Bode Museum, situated at the spot where the River Spree splits to create Berlin’s Museum Island, can only be seen during a river cruise. The island is home to many of the city’s finest museums.
