Berlin is the heart of Germany, which not only preserves the history of many centuries, but also amazes contemporary art erected on the ruins of an almost completely destroyed city. Therefore, it is not surprising that most of Berlin's attractions are associated with the turbulent history of Germany. There are many fascinating museums, galleries, monuments, art exhibitions, as well as old buildings and structures, where important historical events were performed.
What to see in Berlin?
Reichstag
The Reichstag is the building of the German parliament in Berlin, which was built in 1894 in the spirit of a new Renaissance with the addition of baroque elements. Its main decoration is an unusual glass-mirror dome, where there is a huge observation deck, from which an exciting circular panorama opens. However, getting here is not so easy. Through the website of the German parliament, you must make a request in advance, in response to which you will be sent an invitation. You can visit the Reichstag for free, if you have a passport and an appointment.
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Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is located in Berlin on the most ancient street of Unter den Linden and is the main historical landmark of the city. This is the only city gate in the style of Berlin classicism, which survived from the 18th century. For some time the Brandenburg Gate was the boundary of a divided Germany, but after the unification of the Western and Eastern parts of the country they became a symbol of the unity of the German state and were open to the passage of cars.
Museum Island
The island of museums is in Berlin on the river Spree. Here are 5 museums, representing a special historical ensemble, the construction of which lasted more than a hundred years: the Bode Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Pergamon Museum, as well as the Old and New Museums. In addition, on the museum island in Berlin is the Cathedral (it's the Duomo), which is the largest Protestant church in the Baroque style. In the cathedral you can see the tomb of representatives of the Hohenzollern dynasty, as well as the richest collection of stained-glass windows and an ancient organ.
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Charlottenburg Palace
The Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin was built in the 17th century in Baroque style as the summer residence of King Frederick I and his family. Today it is one of the museum centers of the western part of the city. Here you can see the royal rooms with huge collections of furniture, tapestries and porcelain, the Golden Gallery, which used to be a ballroom, the White Hall and the gallery of Romanticism, where a collection of paintings is presented, as well as a chapel of the 18th century and a mesmerizing greenhouse.
Church of Berlin
Being in Berlin, it is worth visiting the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, which was built in 1891 in honor of the founder of the empire of Emperor Wilhelm I. Her interior, restored after the Second World War, is one of the most unusual in the world: inside the church glow with blue glass, and above the 600-kilogram sculpture of Christ, hovering in the air, was strengthened by the altar. In addition, there is a picture of the "Stalingrad Madonna", made by charcoal on the back of the Soviet map.
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas is the oldest church in Berlin, which was built in 1220 in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. However, in 1938 the services in it ceased and now there is an exposition devoted to the long history of the church, as well as concerts are held here.
The oldest active church in Berlin is the Church of St. Mary, which was founded in the second half of the 13th century. The main attraction of this church is the ancient fresco "Dance of Death", created approximately in 1484, and also the alabaster chair of 1703.
Travel and you will see the beauty of Berlin with your own eyes! All you need is a passport and a visa to Germany .