Berlin
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
The new blue glass belfry flanking the damaged tower of the old church is one of the most popular landmarks of Berlin. Although the church hides rather sad war story, the truncated tower got the opt.. nickname ‘Hohler Zahn’ ( the empty tooth ). The new church and the belfry accordingly to their shape were [...]
Glienicker Bruecke
Meandering along the western part of Berlin river Havel several times changes its appearance. Sometimes it is captured into the narrow canals, sometimes spreads its waters into the lakes, like Glienicker See, which got its name from the residence of Prussian king called Kleine Glienicke. The present metal bridge from 1907 replaced the former wooden [...]
Neue Synagoge – Centrum Judaicum
The facade and remains of the New synagogue which was damaged in 1943 went under thorough reconstruction in 1988 when the interior was adapted to host the exhibition of newly created Centrum Judaicum, which maintains the building today. Part of the synagogue is also used for services by the local Jewish community.
Schloss Charlottenburg
The damages from the Second World War were so serious, that Charlottenburg Palace was about to be demolished in early 1950′s. Fortunately it avoided the postwar fate of many historical buildings, and instead of destruction undergone the heavy restoration to show the present visitors the splendour of residence of Prussian Kings.
The Complete Berlin Sightseeing Tour
The coach sightseeing tour gives the orientation in all the city’s highlights. It provides good introduction into Berlin monuments and city atmosphere, before planning your own tours.
Holocaust Memorial in Berlin
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe has been finished in 2005, about 15 years after the initial idea of German journalist Lea Rosh. The project designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold, consists of 2,711 concrete slabs places on the area of 19,000 square meter (4.7 acre). The slabs, called ‘steale’ [...]
Fernsehturm
Visible from almost any place in Berlin, the television tower ‘Fernsehturm’ is one of the most popular of the city attractions. Built in 1965-196 by cooperation of Swedish and German architects until today remains the title of the highest building in Berlin.
Brandenburg Gate
The ceremonial entry gate to the city of Berlin has been finished at the end of 18th century due to a design by Carl Gothard Langhans. The main construction is a copy of Propylaea steps leading to the sacred hill in the Athens – Acropolis. The ancient origins are strengthened by the bas-reliefs around the [...]
