Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is the most important landmark of the city and the symbolic place for the unity of Germany. Built in the years 1788 to 1791 according to the designs of Carl Gotthard Langhans, it is modeled on the Propylaea of the Acropolis. In 1793, the Brandenburg Gate was expanded with the addition of Johann Gottfried Shadow's Quadriga. While today the Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of unity, during the time of the GDR it was one of the symbols of German division.

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City Palace

The City Palace in Berlin was used as the residence of many electors, kings and emperors from 1443 onwards. The castle was built in the Baroque style and also has Classical influences. Since the beginning of the 20th century it has also been used by various authorities and for scientific institutions. The 70 meter high dome is a landmark of the city and serves as a popular photo motif.
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Berlin Philharmonic Hall

A visit to the Berlin Philharmonic Hall is worth a trip in any case. After the old building was destroyed in World War II, the new Philharmonie was built in 1963 according to the plans of Hans Scharoun. Famous conductors such as Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado and Sir Simon Rattle have helped the Berlin Philharmonie achieve worldwide fame in recent decades. The outstanding acoustics were calculated in detail at the planning stage and are still the standard by which other philharmonic halls are measured today. A component of the Berlin Philharmonic Hall is also a built-in organ, which comprises 91 stops. Due to the so-called "Weinberg architecture", one has a very good view of the stage almost everywhere.
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Deutschland Museum Berlin

The Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin is a unique museum that conveys the multifaceted history of Germany in an impressive way. With its modern, interactive and audiovisual exhibition, visitors of all ages can experience around 2000 years of German history up close. From ancient artifacts to modern exhibits, the Deutschlandmuseum, which has received the THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement, reflects the diversity and development of German society.
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Hackescher Markt ("Hacke's Market")

Hackescher Markt is the creative core of the capital near Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstraße. The transformation of the market began directly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when numerous creative artists and fashion designers shaped the place into a creative center of the city. The Hackesche Höfe were also extensively renovated after the fall of the Wall. To this day, they are home to numerous workshops in the fields of fashion, design, jewelry, art and culture. Numerous gastronomic establishments have also settled here.
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German Parliament

The Reichstag building is one of the most prominent landmarks of the capital Berlin and an integral part of a city tour of Berlin. During the construction of the Berlin Reichstag, influences from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism were processed, so that a magnificent building was created. This had to be restored by the destruction in the First World War as well as the Second World War. Today, the Berlin Reichstag is the seat of the German Bundestag.
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