Berlin attractions are numerous that cover the culture, history and art of. Whether it is festivals like Oktoberfest or events like Love Parade or Starkbierzeit, Berlin cradles the tradition of the country in a spectacular way. While tourists from all over the world visit the country during these events, monuments and historical sites like cathedrals and museums also prove to be the importahnt centers of tourist attraction. Some of the important Berlin attractions are:
- Alte Nationalgalerie: It is an old art gallery, which has a splendid collection of 19th century paintings and artifacts.
Berlin Wall: One of the most important attractions in Berlin, this renowned construction has a major role to play in German history. Separating the two territories of West Berlin and East Berlin, the Berlin Wall is witness to some of the most gruesome events in Germany’s history.
- Checkpoint Charlie: Prisoners and spies were exchanged between the
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two territories of West Berlin and East Berlin in this part of the Berlin Wall.
- Holocaust Memorial: This memorial was built in commemoration of the Holocaust victims.
- Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche: It is a cathedral, which is an epitome of the destructions caused by war. Other such cathedrals and religious sites that carry the reminiscences of the past are Neue Synagogue and Berliner Dom.
Some of the other things to do in Berlin are to shop in the market places and shopping plazas. One of the important shopping centers in Berlin is the Europa Center, which is also the first post-World War II shopping center of its kind.
After a long day in the shopping retreats, the tourists can stretch their limbs in the green resplendence of the parks in Berlin. Some of the most beautiful parks, that have turned out to be the best Berlin attractions include the Sanssouci Park, Tiergarten, Zoological Garden. Visiting the cultural centers and historical sites, are an integral part of Berlin travel.
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