Deutsche Learning in Berlin

Berlin is the Hauptstadt (capital city) of Germany. Berlin also has a rich history, although tragic in certain senses, from the rise of The Third Reich, to a city totally destroyed by the war, to the construction of the Berlin Wall (a divided city) during the cold war, and to the fall of the Wall and the unification of Germany.

Now, Berlin is busy with construction/modernization activities (second busiest construction boom in the world after Shanghai, China).

Berlin is a vigorous city with 6 million inhabitants. Interesting things are always happening, from cultural events, to concerts, to galleries, to the annual Love Parade (now ceased), to Einstein Year, and to political marches. It is a city on the move.

Quick Tips:

The Berlin Dome is a one of the most recognized landmarks. Also, the Reichstag (seat of the government) is very visited, with a long line of tourists waiting. The TV tower provides another clear landmark.

Best Way To Get Around:

Berlin has a sprawling metro system (U-Bahn and S-Bahn). You can go nearly everywhere. Additionally, there are trams and buses. It is quite convenient to use public transportation in Berlin.

The Pergamon Museum boasts one of the finest collections for ancient Greece/Turkish art. In fact, it has the entire altar from the city of Pergamon, Turkey. The altar (frier) depicts the battle between gods and giants. It also has a nice collection of statues.

Berlin ist die Hauptstadt von Deutschland. (Berlin is the capital city of Germany.) The obvious attractions are the TV dome, Bundestag, Unter den Linden, the Tiergarten, the Pergamon Museum, and Schloss Charlottenburg. The Tierpark zoo is also very interesting, with a good snake/reptilian collection. Outside the city, Potsdam is also worth a day trip. For shopping, I recommend visiting KaDaWe (Kaufhaus Das West).