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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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1. Die Mauer | The Wall - Das Museum Am Leipziger Platz
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
The Museum of the History of the Wall is located at Leipziger Platz, in the middle of Berlin. The city and its visitors have been waiting for this museum for almost 30 years. In a broad arc from 1961 to 1989, we tell about the construction of the Berlin Wall, life in the divided city and German reunification. With large-format images, concise texts and exciting exhibits.
Reviewed By drvaishakv - Bengaluru, India
Another beautiful panorama by the master, asisi. Beautifully captures the life of both berlins, through various photos, stories, people and a brilliant panorama. Takes you back to the time when the wall existed. Asisi has done great service to Berlin by recreating this, painful as it may be for ppl who have an emotional connect with it, but, it is a story that needs to be told and in a way only Asisi can !
2. Neue Wache
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4.5 based on 674 reviews
This guardhouse, built in Neoclassical style, was a center for East German soldiers during the Cold War and now serves as a memorial for war victims.
Reviewed By headbeeguy - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
A very simple and sombre War Memorial serving as an oasis of calm and reflection along Unter den Linden. The Kathe Kollwitz sculpture is starkly situated in the light and can be viewed up close. A mother cradling her dead son lost to war. It is very humbling and moving to see and it made me want to seek out more of her work.
3. Palace of Tears
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4.5 based on 2,057 reviews
Our exhibition “Site of German Division” at this historical site shows how the division of Germany and the construction of the Berlin Wall came about. It also explains how the customs and passport checkpoint functioned at the Tränenpalast and outlines the surveillance system in place at the Friedrichstrasse border crossing. In the Tränenpalast itself, visitors can experience the checkpoint procedures and actually walk through the original passport control booth. The exhibition focusses on the personal stories of various individuals who lived through the ordeals of divided Germany. Contemporary witnesses describe in interviews how they escaped from Communist East Germany and how they kept in contact with their families on the other side by sending letters or parcels. They also narrate how they smuggled documents and secret photographs across the border or protested against the travel ban in Communist East Germany.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Berlin has many terrific attractions which are totally free, and this is one of them. This small museum isn't that famous as Checkpoint Charlie, which meanwhile became a real tourist spot, too commercialized and a must have selfie or Instagram spot. Contrary to that, the Palace of Tears kept its low profile and attracts fewer people, but mostly those more interested in history and that era life. That's why I prefer it. Both of the above had the same purpose - they were checkpoints and border crossings between east and west Berlin. Palace of Tears museum, or the Tranenpalast in German, is situated in the very center of Berlin, just beside the Friedrichstrasse station - one of capitals main transportation hubs with several U and S Bahn lines. The entire Friedrichstr. station was in east Berlin, but unlogically as many other things these days, some U and S lines were only accessible from the west side because of the wall passing right there, so the easterners built this checkpoint. It was used only for westbound travels where they thoroughly inspected everyone. The museum is pretty small, yet very nice displayed and curated. Apart from personal items displayed, you can learn about the crossing process, see the passport control booth and also learn about spy and smuggling activities there. Those days checkpoint and todays museum derives its name being a witness to many painful farewells ending in tears when lovers and families were separated, not knowing when they're going to meet again.
4. The Kennedys
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
5. Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
We are more than happy that starting from 12th of May 2020 we can reopen several of the museums belonging to the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – among them "Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama"! Please note that during your visit you have to follow some special hygiene and safety measures. All important information about visiting the museum can be found on our website. // PERGAMON. Masterpieces from the Ancient Metropolis with a 360° Panorama by Yadegar Asisi The panorama takes visitors back to the year AD 129, showing the ancient city of Pergamon on the west coast of Asia Minor. DEUTSCH: PERGAMON. Meisterwerke der antiken Metropole und 360°-Panorama von Yadegar Asisi Das Panorama fuhrt die Besucherinnen und Besucher zuruck in das Jahr 129 n. Chr. und zeigt ihnen die antike Stadt Pergamon an der kleinasiatischen Westkuste.
Reviewed By valivinturis
We were in the area and almost missed this, boy am I happy we didn't. I was blown away by this outstanding 360° panorama, the effect it has with the music, sounds and day/night cycle, it's a unique experience.
6. Museum of Greek and Roman Antiquities (Antikensammlung)
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4.0 based on 125 reviews
This museum features a large collection of various classical antiques.
7. Museum St. Nicholas Church
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4.0 based on 408 reviews
St. Nicholas Church has been a landmark in the Berlin city center for over 800 years. The natural-stone basement floors are the oldest rooms in Berlin. The museums permanent exhibition offers bright insights into the history of the church and the surrounding Nikolaiviertel (St. Nicholas' Quarter).
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
This is the oldest church in Berlin built in the early 13th century. It was originally Roman Catholic then Lutheran from 1539. In 1938 it was deconsecrated shortly before the start of WWII. Having been bombed and damaged during the war it remained in ruins until the 1980. Today the church is largely reconstructed serving as a museum. The museum now houses many artifacts from the church's long history as well as the Nicholas Quarter, the neighborhood where it is located. It is located in Nikolaikirchplatz. Beautiful church, beautiful area!
8. Neue Kirche
9. Maerkisches Museum
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
In this unique structure on the banks of the Spree River, the Berlin City Museum presents artefacts related to the culture and history of the city. It hosts the new permanent exhibition "BerlinZEIT - compact history", alongside with new space for temporary special exhibitions. An easily understandable overview of Berlin's history from the ice age to the present day is presented, furthermore there's a in-depth historical-cultural content as well as places to rest. The exhibition [Test]Spaces offer more new outlooks, giving exciting insights into the work that that is done at the museum.
Reviewed By 622bernardt - Rochdale, United Kingdom
We purchased a new version of the DK Eyewitness book for Berlin and browsing through we found the Märkisches Museum. On a day of disruption, due to upgrading, on the U-bahn we still decided to visit the museum. What a great decision - we were greeted warmly, in English, and when purchasing our tickets (7 euros each) we also were given a voucher (to the value of 4.50 euros) for coffee and a cake in the museums quaint, but in keeping, Coffee Shop) The Audio system was excellent and the exhibition on the history of Berlin was very well presented and full of relevant artifacts and interactive displays with interest for a range of ages. We spent at least 3 hours, including a "coffee and cake break" and couldn't finish the whole exhibition! We visit Berlin every year so we will return next year to finish the exhibition.
10. Memorial Mori Ogai (Mori-Ogai-Gedenkstatte)
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