Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
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Situated just north of the Brandenburg Gate, this building houses the German Parliament and was the seat of the Weimar Republic government until it was seized by the Nazis in 1933.
The Reichstag has this amazing opportunity that lets you dine in their rooftop restaurant for breakfast - incredible food, amazing view, the chance to walk around the German parliament, what more could you ask for?
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This memorial marks the place where politician and social actist Karl Liebknecht was shot dead by the Freikorps, murdered for his participation in the Spartacist uprising, along with Rosa Luxemburg, whose body was dumped in the Landswehr canal nearby.
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Used as a commercial and military transport center before World War I, this famous town square, which was trapped in the no-man's-land next to the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, is currently under construction to become once again one of Berlin's chief commercial centers.
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Step into the fastest elevator in Europe to begin your journey through the eventful history of one of the world's most significant and popular squares.In just 20 seconds you will be whisked up to the 24th floor, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Berlin. No other place offers such spectacular views of the city’s most famous landmarks and historic sites! The Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column and Bellevue Palace are all just a stone’s throw away.The open-air exhibition “Views of Berlin” will show you how this historic site has been completely transformed again and again: from a quiet green to the pulsing heart of a major city, from the height of luxury to a field of rubble, from a no man’s land to the new centre of Berlin.An experience for all the senses – and the same goes for our PANORAMACAFÉ on the 24th floor and spectacular roof terrace on the 25th floor! Opening times : winter viewing platform 10am - 6pm café 11am - 5pm summer viewing platform 10am - 8pm café 11am - 7pm
Comparing the Fernsehturm (€22 each) with this viewing point above Potsdamerplatz at the top of Kollhof Tower (€17 for a family ticket), I think we made the best choice. Don’t bother with the rather pricey cafe, enjoy the fastest lift in Europe and fantastic all round views of Berlin from the top floors. There is also a great sequence of boards tracing the history of the square below, with amazing photographs of its changes from fashionable crossroads, to rubble in 1945, to a space divided by a wall and finally to a huge display of modern architecture. Fascinating. A couple of bits of wall dotted around too, both on high and on the ground. A great place, enjoyed by all the family.
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