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What to do and see in Westend, Germany: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Olympiastadion Berlin
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4.5 based on 2,867 reviews
Home of Hertha BSC and host to some of the biggest events in sport and music. Easily accessible by underground, this historical monumental attraction is a recommended visit outside the hustle and bustle of the city.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
The Olympiastadion in Berlin is an outstanding attraction situated in western suburbs of the German capital. The stadium is easy accessible with several U or S Bahn lines, around half an hour from central Berlin. Visiting it can be combined with other attractions close to that area like the Charlottenburg castle, Gleiss 17 or Wannsee (please see those reviews). Besides going to sport events here where Hertha FC hosts, or many world music star concerts held here, I would also advise it for ordinary tourists not interested in the previous, but in history. This place blooms with history and preserves it standing in the same shape as 80y ago with many modern era addings. The stadium was built for the 1936 Olympics and as you might presume Nazis did their best to show off their supremacy and power. In those days the stadium was the center of the Reichssportfeld, which besides the stadium included facilities for many other sports, some of them visible and remaining till today, like the swimming complex. But, sport wasn't the only thing on their mind. Propaganda - a very important and effective Nazi tool wasn't neglected. A huge field opposite the main entrance (behind the West tribune intersection) - the Maifeld, was built to host military parades and Nazis rallies, as well the Bell tower. Around it, Ubermansch - larger than life statues remained till today. The architecture of the stadium was a mixture - inspired from classic Rome's Colloseum to those times modern LA arena, where the previous games where held. What's immediately recognazible as you approach the stadium are the massive stone facades, with cast iron torch lights, huge walkways,... - in one word everything grandiose to demonstrate the power (later accepted in Stallin's communism massive architecture). Entry fee is around 10 Euros (cannot remember exactly), but worth every cent. You don't need a guided tour - many plaques around to help you, as well free wifi all around. Pay attention on the Olympic inscriptions and statistics on those massive walls in the western tribune intersection. Count on up to 2 hrs for visit. Totally recommend.
2. British & Commonwealth War Cemetery Berlin
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Cleat9214
Me and the wife were driving back from spandau and saw the signs for the cemetery, so we popped in to pay our respects. Lovingly maintained as always by the Commonwealth War graves. When ever you go make sure you sign the book. Just as a wee apprication for the staff that look after the place.
3. Unite d'habitation, Le Corbusier
4. Berliner Funkturm
5. Waldfriedhof Heerstrasse
6. Olympic Bell Tower
7. Palais am Funkturm
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Avus
9. Messe Berlin
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3.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Th3_Trav3l_Plug - Gaborone, Botswana
Attended ITB Berlin at Messe Berlin. The venue was well organized, spacious, great WiFi, easy to navigate, plenty food courts and bar areas, central and easy to get to and out of both morning and evening, great acoustics, warm and heated, friendly staff and very secure with both security and Police presence visible throughout the event. Two thumbs up from me
10. Theodor Heuss Platz
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