Finding the Best of Berlin

Around one out of every seven Berlin residents isThere are countless places in Berlin for shopping
an immigrant, so it's suffice to say that the capitalsprees from upmarket designer establishments to
city of Germany is a melting pot of differentflea markets and the whole spectrum in between.
cultures and influences. The burgeoning diningLuxury designer clothes stores can be tracked
scene in the city is a fine example of Berlin'sdown at the west end of Kurfürstendamm
diversity and you can eat your way aroundand in Friedrichstrasse.
sampling everything from traditional CurrywurstHackescher Markt is an interesting shopping
(curried sausage) to foods from the Far anddistrict if you're searching for the unconventional.
Middle East, as well as tasty treats from otherAn assortment of shops and small boutiques offer
European dining dynasties like France and Italy.eclectic fashion and the area itself is worth a visit
When you've had your food fill then how about aif you fancy sampling the unique finesse of the
visit to one of the many Berlin museums, whereformer east of Berlin where the streets simply
you can ogle at an array of collections from theooze historical charm.
ancient to the ultra-modern? Berlin's JewishAt the new centre of Berlin, the Potsdamer Platz
Museum is a major destination for tourists andshopping centre boasts more than 100 stores
visitors alike. The largest Jewish Museum in Europewhere you can find everything from clothing and
celebrates the achievements of German Jewscosmetics to electronic gadgets and food.
and their contribution to culture, art and scienceIf you feel like having a drink or dance to end the
amongst other fields. The building itself is anday then Berlin will not disappoint. Some of the
architectural work of art and the contents areliveliest nightlife in Europe can be found in this fun
extensive enough to merit sparing a few hours toloving capital and you can settle yourself
spend here.anywhere from authentic beer halls and old Soviet
Other popular museums to visit range from theera haunts right through to super slick bars and
Egyptian Nefertiti to the Greek Pergamon AltarLatino nightclubs.
and there is even a Helmut Newton museum forIf you are struggling to decide on where to start
the fashion photography fans out there. Berlin'syour adventures then there are hundreds of
museums and collections are as exciting as theyhotels in Berlin that should be able to point you in
are diverse, and as they're scattered across thethe right direction of things to see and do in this
city you will never be too far away from abustling city.
museum of one kind or another.