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A sexy city of freedom

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2025-01-27
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Introduction to Berlin as a sexy city of freedom

Berlin is sometimes called a grey city. Some people also call Berlin a poor, but sexy city. Because Berlin always has a lot of economical challenges. Aside of this fact, the city still has a unique character with a lively and atractive culture with its own specific atmosphere. This is why Berlin attracts a lot of tourists as the capital of Germany. Due to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Berlin became also a model of freedom. So, welcome in this cultural and sexy city of freedom beside the Spree river.

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A city of 2 parts

According the oldest deeds, Berlin is a city of the 13th century. Already from the beginning, Berlin is known as a city split in 2 parts: Berlin and Cölin. Cölin would be a remember at the first people who settled there in the Middle Ages. they came from the city Cologne. In 1307, the 2 parts got a common governance. From that moment we speak of the city Berlin. In the 20th century, during the period of the Cold War, Berlin was again separated into 2 parts due to the Berlin Wall.

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Berlin as a high cultural city in Europe

Berlin is a city known for its high cultural life. It also is known as a metropole of one of the largest political and science centrum of Europe. But Berlin is also sometimes known as a poor city. Especially, East-Berlin, which was at the communist side of the Berlin Wall. So, this part of the city is developed very differently as the Western part of Berlin. Renovation are on the way.

Berlin Wall

Berlin separated

After WWII, East-Berlin became the capital of the DDR, which has a communist government. While West-Berlin voluntarily adopted the laws of the Federal Republic. So, West-Berlin became a part of the Federal republic with the capital Bonn.

No military service

In West-Berlin, there also was no obligation of military service, while in East-Berlin it was. For young men, it was very attractive to flee to West-Berlin. To stop this flow of refugees, they raised a barrier in the night of 13 Augustus 1961. Afterwards, this barrier was replaced by the famous Berlin Wall. Those who fled to the west side, could be shot dead.

Checkpoints

The Berlin Wall had some passages where western tourists could pass to go for a day to East-Berlin. These passages were known as checkpoints. One of the most famous checkpoints was Checkpoint Charlie.

Fall of the Wall

In 1989, the dissatisfaction in the DDR became so high that the regime no longer had any control on the situation. The Berlin Wall has fallen by demonstrators. The barrier between East-Berlin and West-Berlin opened again. This was for good now. Germany rereened on 3 Oktober and Berlin became the capital.

Popular must do & see

A lot of guides and travel sites tell you about the popular spots and things to do in a city. According Voyageiro, these are the 5 most popular things you must do and see in Berlin.

  • Brandenburger Tor
  • Berlin Wall
  • Reichstag
  • Fernsehturm
  • Holocaust Monument
Brandenburger Tor
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A city gate of the 18th century

The Brandenburger Tor is a city gate built in the 18th century. This is an iconic symbol of Berlin and Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Tor became a symbol of the reunification of East- and West-Germany.

An impressive momument as a city gate

This gate is 26 meter high, around 65 meter wide and 11 meter deep. The robust columns and gate entablature are surrounded by pavilions. In the past, these pavilions were used by guards and officers. Because the city barrier was located at the location of this gate. Everyone who wanted to pass this gate, had to pay toll.

The Tor and Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was built at the western side of the Brandenburger Tor. So, the Tor was located in East-berlin, at the Russian sector. It was possible to see the Brandenburger Tor from the west side of Berlin from an elevation.

Berlin Wall

Remnants of the Berlin Wall

It is possible see some remnants of the Berlin Wall with the East-Side Gallery. Which is an open air gallery along of the wall with wall paintings of artists from all over the world.

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Checkpoint Charlie

The Berlin Wall had a lot of passages. These were known as checkpoints. Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most famous and i;portant checkpoints in the Berlin wall to pass the wall between East and West germany. There also is a nice museum which gives you more insides in the history of the wall and escape attempts to the west side.

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Berlin Wall memorial site

This site is a nice place about how it was to live in a separated city, a separated Germany. The museum at the Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer gives you some great experience about the Berlin Wall.

Reichstag

The Reichstag is the parliament building of Germany. This building is famous for its huge glass dome. This dome has a panoramic view over the city. This building is located in West-Berlin and after the reunion of Germany, they again used the Reichstag as the perliament of Germany.

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Traders in the Middle Ages

It is possible to visit the dome and rooftop for free, where you have a nice view over Berlin. But you have to make a registration in advance. So, don't miss this unique opportunity when you visit Berlin.

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Fernsehturm

The Berliner Fernsehturn is a television tower and the highest building in Germany. This Berlin TV Tower is a must see on your Berlin city trip.

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A 360 degree experience

Visiting the Berlin TV Tower is a huge experience. It has a rotating viewpoint platfom. As well as a restaurant. This is located around 203 meters above the city of Berlin. Discover Berlin in another dimension.

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Holocaust Monument

A monument to memorate the 6 million Jews who died in the holocaust. You will find a field of 2711 blocks and an underground exposition to tell you more about the holocaust.

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This monument is located in the city centre of Berlin at the impressive Tiergarten park. this is a must see on your Berlin trip. A place where you become silent.

Hidden Gems

Like in any city, also Berlin has some hidden gems to discover:

  • The Markethalle Neun is a historic market hall in a building of the 19th century. It is an old realway market hall which houses these days a lot of vendors who sell fair, ecological and regional products.
  • Ampelmännchen. Berlin is a separated city, with a cultural differences between the east and west part. You also discover them in the differences of pedestrian traffic lights. After the reunion of Berlin, first the traffic lights of East-Berlin had to be removed due to uniformity to the European standard. But by action groups, they replaced some back in the city. Because the different pedestrian traffic lights have a cult status in Berlin.
  • On the river Spree, you find the Badeshiff. This is a barge which is converted into a swimming pool and is floating on the river. In the summer, this is a very popular place to swim and sunbathe with a lot of beachbars and lounges.
  • An imprese park in the city of Berlin is Tempelhofer Feld. This is a previous airport which is now a public park. A unique place to experience the freedom and vastness of Berlin.

Save the dates

Yearly events to mark in your agenda

What are the famous events? Are there regional festivities? What are the huge city festivals to join every year? Are there festivities you don't may miss in this city? Below, you find some of the famous yearly activities to do in Berlin.

Berlinale

When?

February

February is the month of international film festival of Berlin. This is one of the largest film festivals in Europe. Because the film festival of Berlin is part of the "Big Tree", together with the film festival of Venice and the film festival of Cannes.

Karneval der Kulturen

When?

May or June

In the Spring, it is time for the Karneval der Kulturen. This festival takes places at the weekend of Pentecost. Karneval der Kulturen already takes place from 1996 and is a city festival with processions, theatre and music events. They are to celebrate peace, tolerance and a multicultural comunity.

Christopher Street Day

When?

end of July

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Christopher Street Day is an European LGBTQ+ celebration and demonstraion. These parades are better known as the Gay Pride. The berlin Pride at the end of July is one of the most prominent prides of the Christopher Street Day. So when you are in Berlin at this day, be prepared that this pride passes through the city.

Lange Nacht der Museen

When?

end of August

A lot of museums are opend to deep in the night. Around 75 museums, 750 events and all with 1 ticket. All these museums are connected with busses to travel from one museum to another. That is the concept of Lange Nacht der Museen.

Berlin Marathon

When?

end of September

For those who like sport and running in the city, go to Berlin at the end of Septemner. This is the moment of the Berlin Marathon. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Berlin Marathon became one of the most popular city marathons of the world.

Christmas Market

When?

End of November - December

Germany is popular for its wonderful Christmas Markets. So, also Berlin has a lot of impressive Christmas Markets on a lot of square through the city. When you love these cozy markets and Christmas, Weihnachten, then you absolutely have to visit once the Christmas markets of Berlin. Enjoy!

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