Sunday 28 April 2013

Facts and figures in Berlin


In Germany, we have visited the capital city Berlin. Berlin is the biggest city in Germany and it is the second big city in the European Union (EU). The city is situated in northeastern Germany.

Below you can see, on the basis of history and pictures, what we have visited during our stay in Berlin.

The Berlin Wall separated, from 1961 until 1989, west- and east-Berlin. The Berlin Wall was well-known during the Cold War. There we have visited “Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie”. This museum was built in 1962, after the construction of the Berlin Wall. It was dedicated to the Wall but, principally to the escape possibilities.




The Brandenburg Gate is highly recommended. This Gate stands on the outskirts of the old city. Most remarkable is Victoria, who is driving a chariot by four horses. 



The Postdam Square was something I really wanted to see. This is one of the most important places in the center of Berlin. Next to it, it is also the most important junction. Over there we went for shopping. Something you really have to do. The area is really beautiful in the evening.

 

When you hear Berlin, some of us  think about Charlottenburg Palace. It is the largest palace in Berlin. It is built by order of Frederik I, at the end of the 17th century. During the World War II the palace was seriously damaged. After the war everything was renovated.  The park around the castle was built after the example of the Gardens of Versailles.




The Kaiser Willhelm Memorial Church is located within the Charlottenburg district. There is a church which is damaged in the World War II due to bombardments. It was built in 1891-1985 by the architect Franz Schechten by order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, to remembrance of Wilhem I. The church is now only 71 meters high, normally it was 113 meters high.

                                                               

One of the most controversial constructions is the “Gedenkstätte für die Opfer des Holocaust”. It has a surface of 19.000 m² and consists of 2.700 concrete blocks. Those blocks are from 20 centimeters until 4,5 meters. Between the rows of the blocks, there are narrow paths. The designer, Peter Eisenmann, wanted to express the symbolism during the Nazi-regime. The building is accessible from all sides, so there is no central entrance. Under the monument there are guide tours. The price for this in only € 5,00.

I really want to come back, for the well-known “Berliner Bierfestival”. This takes place in August. Every year another kind of beer stands central.  More than 600.000 people go to it, and I really want to experience it.

The city Berlin is certainly worth to visit. See you next time.

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