Experiencing the Sights and Sounds of Berlin

Boasting a reputation as a young, exciting city,Checkpoint Charlie. The spot was formally the
there is so much to do in Berlin no matter whatonly place that would allow foreigners to pass
your interests and budget are.between East and West Berlin during the Cold
Indeed, there is so much history associated withWar.
Berlin that it's no surprise there are plenty ofWhat's more, Berlin is an interesting city to visit
museums to visit to learn more about theno matter how you get around, and there are a
German past and culture. Some of the mostnumber of walking tours through the city that
popular and well-known museums include Theshowcase the interesting buildings and tourist
German Historical Museum and the Jewishattractions that Berlin has to offer.
Museum.Berlin is also home to many lively and popular
In recent years the city has drawn a largefestivals throughout the year. The Berlin Film
following for its new Holocaust Memorial structure,Festival transforms the city into a budding film
which is a sculpture and memorial that visitors canspot each year, and screens some of the newest
walk through. The architecture has been widelyand most interesting films to be released. In
praised, and the structure itself is a sight to beaddition, there are a number of parades that
seen. In fact when it comes to architecture, thereentrance the city, including the Christopher Street
is plenty to see in Berlin that is both unique andDay and Karneval parades that take place each
awe-inspiring. As such, the Reichstag - or theyear - bringing in tourists from around the world
German Parliament - proves a popular attraction,for the celebrations.
where it is possible to peer out its glass domeNo matter what attracts you most to Berlin,
over the city.you're sure to be pleased with the young and
But of course, a draw for many is the remainingvibrant atmosphere the city boasts. In addition,
stretch of the Berlin Wall. Here the structure hasthere are a number of hotels in Berlin that are
been preserved as a gallery and historic landmark,ideally located for experiencing all that the city has
which informs about the previous state of theto offer during your visit. And whilst it can prove
city before the wall was torn down. Tourists whoworthwhile to be centrally located, often the most
are particularly interested in seeing more from thedifficult aspect of any trip to Berlin is fitting all of
days when Berlin was divided can also visitthe attractions into your itinerary.