This city combines centuries-old experience of culture, architecture and lifestyle. Every year it takes on a fresh European look.
The city is famous for its magnificent architecture, preserved from different eras of its existence. It has more than one and a half hundred various museums and galleries, with paintings by the oldest masters. He also has three opera houses, the famous zoo and universities.
This is Berlin - the capital of Germany. Its sights, like many cities of this country, attract a huge number of tourists from many countries. The capital is also known for the number of bridges (1700), which are much larger than in Venice.
The article provides photos and descriptions of the sights of Berlin.
general information
Berlin is the largest city in the country both in area and in number. More than 3.5 million people of 184 nationalities live here.
A modern, dynamically developing modern metropolis is one of the cultural and economic centers of the European Union. Europeans call Berlin the city of freedom, students and avant-garde art.
The article presents the sights of Berlin (photo with names), especially popular and visited by tourists.
Alexanderplatz
Its simple name is "Alex." The square got its name in honor of Alexander I, who visited Berlin in 1805. Here, in the 19th century, military parades were held, livestock peasants and many others were traded. other
Sights of Berlin (see photo in the article), like many other cities in the world, are visited by tourists, starting from the main square. Today on the territory of Alexanderplatz you can see the most ancient buildings (the Red Town Hall and St. Mary's Church) and more modern buildings (a 400-meter high television tower and a modern high-rise hotel with panoramic windows). From the observation deck (height 200 meters) you can see the wonderful panorama of the city in all its splendor.
The surroundings are no less attractive with wonderfully combining ancient and modern buildings. On the square itself, there is a grandiose Alex supermarket with many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants around it.
Brandenburg Gate
One of Berlin's main attractions is the famous Brandenburg Gate. Throughout the history of Germany, they have had very different meanings, and today they keep in themselves the turbulent past of the state and its significant achievements. Once the gates served as the main entrance to the city, they were a symbol of the division of Berlin into 2 parts for many years (Eastern and Western occupation zones).
The Brandenburg Gate (“The Gate of the World”) was built from sandstone, designed by Karl Gottard Langgans. That was in 1791. The greatest historical architectural building is an example of classicism, worthy of the completion of Unter den Linden (more details below in the article).
The gate was crowned by the figure of Irena (the ancient goddess of the world), made of bronze. However, in 1806, she was taken out by Napoleon to Paris, but later recaptured, she was returned to her former place. Only to be called she became Victoria, personifying victory.
The gate became a symbol of the unification of Germany in the XX century. And to this day, you can find the wreckage of the famous Berlin Wall. During the war period, this greatest building was destroyed, but after reconstruction it again began to please with its beauty and grandeur.
Reichstag
This prestigious building, which is one of the main attractions of Berlin, was built in 1894. This was preceded by the proclamation of the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors of Versailles (1871). Berlin then became the capital of the empire, which is why the need arose to build a building for the state government. The foundation stone of the huge palace was laid in 1884 by the emperor himself. Reichstag built in neo-renaissance style.
As a result of the fire of 1933, it was completely destroyed and rebuilt again in 1970. After the decision to return the government from Bonn to Berlin, after the reunification of the two parts of Germany, the Reichstag was completely reconstructed in the late 1990s.
Unter den Linden
This place is conditional Broadway of Berlin. The wonderful linden alley, which is the center of modern fashionable life in the capital, is a picturesque landmark of Berlin. It stretches from the Palace Square, across the river. Spree to the Brandenburg Gate.
Loved here once walk Mark Twain and Heine. Today on the alley are Arsenal, Opera, Humboldt University, the magnificent Café U Opera and Einstein with amazing coziness and interior, as well as the famous Berlin Cathedral. The name of the alley is translated quite simply, but romantically - “under lindens”.
In the middle of the XVII century, the first park appeared here thanks to F. Wilhelm, who regularly travels through these places in the direction of his hunting grounds. His son later built up the boulevard with beautiful luxurious buildings on the site of 44 demolished houses. Today this place is one of the most picturesque in the city.
Charlottenburg Castle
Many sights of the city of Berlin are attracted by their antiquity and beautiful historical architecture. Charlottenburg Castle is the largest and oldest palace in the city, built in the Baroque style in the XVIII century.
It was originally planned as a summer home intended for Sophie Charlotte (wife of Elector Frederick III - the first Prussian king). The interior of the castle is represented by masterpieces of art, including a large collection of paintings by French artists of the 18th century.
This wonderful structure, together with its territory, is considered a prestigious area of Berlin. The building consists of a central part, right and left wing. The dome, on top of which is the golden figure of the goddess Fortune, is crowned with its central building. The palace was rebuilt after the war from scratch. Around the castle is a fabulous park.
Interior: an exhibition of products from Chinese porcelain, art galleries, apartments of Frederick the Great.
Holocaust Memorial
Speaking about the sights of Berlin, you can not pass by this historic memorial, located next to the Brandenburg Gate. This monument is a tribute to the Jewish people, massively destroyed by the Nazis during the Second World War. On an area of 20,000 square meters. meters installed 2711 plates.
On the basis of the memorial there is an underground information center that provides information on the personal history of many people affected by the Nazis. The huge famous complex designed by Daniel Libeskind leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Museum Island
A wonderful part of the old city is the place where the oldest and most interesting museums of the city are located, including the Old Museum, created in 1830, and the New Museum opened in 1855. There is a National Gallery (1876), Bode (1904).
Also, museum lovers can visit the stunning Pergamon Museum with a classic collection of antiquities, the Museums of the Ancient East and Islamic art.
Madame Tussauds museum
One of five such European museums is located in Germany. Berlin's attraction - Madame Tussauds presents wax figures of many famous people. They repeat their originals so precisely that looking at them, sometimes it seems that these are real people.
The quality of the exhibits is very high.
Berlin TV Tower
Most of the sights of Berlin can be seen from the height of the observation deck mounted on the television tower.
To travel to the tower, it is better to choose a clear sunny day. Then it will be possible to see on her ball a flare in the form of a cross, which appears due to the optical effect. There are many different curious stories about him.
This is the highest building (368 meters) not only in Berlin, but also in Germany. Every year, millions of tourists come to its site, so that later on the photo taken from its height, to make the inscription: "Berlin at my feet."