Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
June 17, 2011 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Do not miss out on the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church when you next visit Berlin. This is one of the most known attractions of the city. Originally constructed by the famous architect Franz Schwechten between the years 1891 to 1895, this church serves as a memorial to Wilhelm I. Located in Breitscheidplatz, this iconic building [...]
Reichstag
June 17, 2011 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Situated in close proximity to the Brandenburger Gate, the Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament. Those who know more about the history of Berlin City will inform you that this building was situated just next to the wall prior to unification. Paul Wallot designed and built this building, which is in the Neo-Renaissance [...]
Nikolaikirche
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Visiting Berlin and not looking into one of its oldest churches might not be the right thing to do. Originally, a Roman Catholic Church, the Nikolaikirche is located in the Nicolaiveiertel area of central Berlin. Built in the Gothic style in the year 1230, this church offers visitors a unique opportunity to look into an [...]
Marienkirche
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Famous for housing several medieval frescoes including The Dance of Death, Marienkirche is one of Berlin’s oldest churches. Also known as St. Mary’s Church, the construction of this Protestant church, dates back to the late thirteenth century.
Red Town Hall
December 12, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Built between the years 1861-1869 and designed by Hermann Friedrich Waesemann, the Red Town Hall is the successor to the sixteenth century town hall of Berlin. It is situated near Alexanderplatz on Rathausstraße in the Mitte district.
Berlin Christmas Market
December 5, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Visiting Germany for its Christmas markets and missing the Berlin Christmas Market might be one of your biggest mistakes. However, you might be tight pressed to make a particular choice since Berlin, the capital of Germany, boasts of no less than sixty Christmas markets where you can go along with your family and indulge in [...]
Berlin Cathedral
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
One cannot but miss the huge white dome surrounded by four small domes on its corners when visiting Berlin via flight. They belong to the famous Berlin Cathedral, famous amongst tourists for its impressive Baroque structure.
Neues Museum
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
What you see today is the restoration of a beautiful piece of art that was shattered during the Second World War. Situated to the north of the Old Museum, the New Museum, whose plans were drafted by Friedrich August Stuler, was built between the years 1843 and 1855. It was initially opened for public view [...]
Bode Museum
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Check out its entrance hall in the evening when the lights are on… they look so dreamlike with statues lining the sides of the walls. Completed in the year 1904, the Bode Museum, which was designed by Ernst von Ihne is amongst a group of museums that make up the Museum Island (Museumsinsel)in Berlin. It [...]
Bellevue Palace
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Take a break from traveling all around and visit the place that was built for royalty. The term `bellevue’ means `magnificent view’ and the usage of this term for describing the Bellevue Palace is not exaggerated. Situated near the Spree River in Berlin and occupying an area of 50 acres, the Bellevue Palace was constructed [...]
Berlin New Synagogue
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Also known locally as the Neue Synagogue, this synagogue was designed primarily by Eduard Knoblauch and then by Friedrich August Stuler. It was constructed between 1859-1866 as the primary synagogue of the Jewish community of Berlin. Many consider it as one of the important architectures of the nineteenth century in Berlin.
Pergamon Museum
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Take a look at the live-sized structures inside this gigantic museum. Few lovers of arts are aware of the fact that when Germany was divided in the aftermath of the second world war, its art treasures were divided too. Located on Museum Island (Museumsinsel), Berlin, the Pergamon Museum was designed by Ludwig Hoffmann and Alfred [...]
Alte Nationalgalerie
December 2, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Your search for some of the largest collections of nineteenth century paintings and sculptures in Germany begins and ends over here. A must visit for those who are interested in art, the Alte Nationalgalerie, or the Old National Gallery is a treasure trove that contains artworks of the types of impressionist, biedermeier, romantic, early modernist, [...]
Charlottenburg Palace
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Charlottenburg Palace – a historical delight Designed by Johann Arnold Nering and built during the end of the seventeenth century, and located in Berlin’s western Charlottenburg disrict, the Charlottenburg Palace, also known as Schloss Charlottenburg, is the biggest palace in Berlin. This eighteenth century baroque palace was totally ravaged during the Second World War, but [...]
Brandenburg Gate
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Brandenburg Gate – the former gate to the city One of the main symbols of Berlin, the Branderberg Gate is also a former gate of the city of Berlin. Constructed in 1791, this gate is situated to the west of the center of the city and at the crossing of Ebertstraße and Unter den Linden. [...]