Berlin is a multi-million dollar metropolis. As in any ancient cityHere there are super-modern architecture and historical sights. Start choose what to see in Berlin is best of all of the most popular attractions. They will lead even an inexperienced tourist to the most interesting places. We offer a three-day route on Berlin.
So, let's start drawing up a list of what to see in Berlin. In the morning of the first day in Berlin, stand early, otherwise the day is not enough! Let's start our sightseeing a bird's eye view. Watch at 8 am come to Reichstagu..
This is the city center. The transparent dome of the Reichstag will allow the panorama of Berlin and decide on the route. Sign up for a visit to the government residence has recently been possible on the Internet, on the Reichstag page. The living queue has not been canceled. If it comes from the steps of about five meters, then you will have to wait from half an hour. Excursion inside the mirror-glass dome lasts about one and a half hours accompanied by an audio guide.
There is an alternative, according to many, even better, - Inspection of Berlin with telebashny. The advantage of her is that it is several times higher than Reichstag (368 against 47 meters), besides, tickets can be bought in the machine for a certain time, and in the process of waiting for a walk on AlexanderPlatz. The restaurant in the television has a rather modest, so it is better to eat in advance in one of the cafes below. You can order tickets online.
After the inspection of Berlin from the height, we go on the Promenade according to the famous Kurfürstendammwhich the Germans are jokingly called "ku-lads". In the summer, you can take a walk on Vilottsa, the driver of whom he has a good situation. In this case, there is no risk of entering objects on the restoration.
It is very interesting to make a familiarization walk on the river ship along the spree. The river route begins for the building of the Cathedral and takes place just along the sights in the heart of the city. On board there are: cafeteria, blankets and multilingual guides.
Do not forget that good discounts (and somewhere and free entry) can be obtained by ordering on the Internet.
Third day - unhurried, relaxed route on Berlin
You can sleep and go to Tiergarten, the Berlin Zoo, who was in his time a hunting facility of Kaiser in his time. It will not be able to get around it, but the most interesting places, the aquarium, a monkey, terrarium, you can see for three hours. In the zoo there are and rare, really rare animals.
As an option for those who are not delighted with animals in captivity - walk through the eastern part of Berlin with indispensable Berlin Wall. And maybe you should meet with Jewish Museum? However, it will not be possible to relax there - gloomy.
And in the evening of the last third day in Berlin, it is best to go to have fun! Nightclubs, like 2Be Club., not far from AlexanderPlatz or El Bario. In Kurfüuststraße, the most fashionable places of the parties. It is going to the international public, modes are being held, there are dancing to fall.
Gambling is allowed in Germany. Luxurious casinos are greatly popular Potsdamerolplatz. In any case, in the evening or at night it is very recommended to go through the Potsdamerplatz neon light illuminated lights.
In the shopping center "Potsdamer Arkaden" be sure to visit the restaurant. There are many of them, from Chinese to Italian. Or you taste, at least, delicious Italian ice cream! Here on Potsdamerolplatz, in Sony Center, the most futuristic city building, life boys and day and night: restaurants, shops, cinemas and again the museum, this time the museum of cinematography.
Well, about a wonderful way for two days we will tell you in the next article!
The heart of Germany is definitely Berlin. This culturally rich city carefully keeps its history and admires contemporary art. Berlin is rightfully considered one of the most favorite cities among tourists, because there are many sights, most of which are associated with the history of Germany. Tourists can visit numerous museums, exhibitions, galleries, monuments and buildings in which important historical events took place. The most important thing is to penetrate the atmosphere and the spirit of the city.
The Brandenburg Gate is the main attraction of Berlin. They are located on the oldest street of the city of Unter-Den Linden. This is the only work of Berlin classicism, who survived from the XIII century, reminiscent of those times when it was possible to enter them in Berlin. The gate is located in the very center of the city next door to Alexanderplatz, where the television tower is located, the symbol of the former GDR. On the square there are a huge watch showing the time of all time zones. The building of the German parliament, Reichstag, built in the style of a new renaissance with the elements of the Baroque style. Rising to the top of the building under a large glass mirror dome, visitors can enjoy a wonderful circular panorama. A visit to the Reichstag is absolutely free, but there is one snag - you must first make a request on the site and get an invitation. Then you can visit the parliament with this invitation and passport. Tourists who value art will be interesting to see the island of famous Berlin museums. The island is included in the UNESCO list, archaeological finds and art of the XX century are presented in its museums. On the island there are 5 museums: Old Museum, New Museum, Pergami Museum, Bodle Museum and Old National Gallery. You can buy tickets to each museum separately or purchase an entrance ticket to all at once. On the museum island there is a cathedral built in Baroque style. In the cathedral you can see beautiful stained glass windows, a large organ and tomb. There are many specialized museums in Berlin: Museum of Communication, Motorcycle Museum of the GDR, Museum of Letters, Museum of Berlin Trains. In the Museum of the Miniature World of Berlin, you can see a big model railwayAnd also to get acquainted with miniature attractions on a scale of 1:87. Every 20 minutes the day is replaced at night, and the little figures of men live their life-dimensional life in small Berlin. It will also be interesting to see the Sugar Museum, Museum of Computer Games, Museum Berlin Wall.
You can take a break from the urban fuss and wander on the non-tourist Berlin in an abandoned amusement park, once a favorite holiday destinion of citizens and pride GDR. The Martsan or Russian District area is very reminded of some areas of Moscow. You can look at the abandoned locomotive bureau, this building has been more than 100 years. Lovers of old things are worth it to look at one of the flea markets (freaks), where you can buy something interesting.
The main German city with Slavic roots appeared on the world map in the XIII century. Having passed through many takeoffs and falls, today 3.6 million megalopolis is a place, a complete charm, positive energy and world famous attractions. To bring close acquaintance with him, you will need at least a month. But not trouble, if you have only 72 hours on the first date with the CAPTER. Examine our guidebook before the trip and find out how to plan your stay and what to see in Berlin for 3 days on your own.
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The capital of Germany has two international air portions. Russian touristsflying from Moscow by flights of airlines Victory, Uteir, S7 Airlines and Rusline, meets the North Airport Tegel. It is located within the city, so the road from the terminal to the center of public transport will take no more than 25-30 minutes. You can use buses:
- tXL route. From Tegel, the bus departs every 10 minutes and follows to the main railway station (HAUPTBANHOF) (16-17 min) and further to Alexanderplatz (about 30 minutes);
- routes X9 and 109. For 20 minutes they will take you to the Zoologischer Garten West Station.
If you fly out by Aeroflot flights or Mongolian airlines from Moscow Sheremetyevo or Airlines Russia from St. Petersburg Pulkovo, then your destination is - south Airport Schönefeld, located outside the metropolis. At 75 m from the terminal there is a railway station.
The center of Berlin leaves:
- Regional train lines RE7 and RB14. Time on the way - 25 min (to the station Alexanderplatz). Movement interval - 30 min.
- Urban electric train S9. Before Alexanderplatz, she will take you in 37 minutes.
Every 10-15 minutes from Schönefeld, the X7 bus departs from Schönefeld, but it follows only to the Rudow Metro Station (U7) located on the outskirts.
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The first impression is the most important thing. Start a trip with the most famous attractions, and then your acquaintance with the capital of Germany will turn into a real friendship. Many of iconic places There are within walking distance from each other, to some you need to travel by public transport. We advise you to take advantage of the bus number 100. His route begins next to Alexanderplatz and runs by the Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Palace-residence of President FRG Bellevue and Church of Kaiser Wilhelm.
Reichstag
The place where the History of the Federal Republic of Germany is the main item of many pedestrian routes on Berlin. The mighty building, which is located between the embankment of the River Sprey and Park Tiergarten, was erected in 1894 for the new Parliament of the united Germany. The construction lasted 10 years and devastated the state treasury by 30 million brands. The defendant of the architect Paul Walka was prepared hard fate.
Wanting to blame in the eyes of the voters of the Communist rivals, in 1933, supporters of the NSDAP batch under the leadership of Hitler arranged arson, which destroyed part of the dome and interior. An even more terrible tragedy was 1945. In the eyes of a soldier of the Soviet Army, the building of the parliament was a symbol of fascist Germany. The end of the War Reichstag met in ruins. Recovery work started in 1958. Only after 19 years, Reichstagu was returned to be a beauty.
The building with a length of 137 m and a height of 47 m combines the styles of classicism, renaissance and baroque. The facade decorate massive columns, and the roof is decorated with 4 towers, symbolizing the lands, which included in 1874 in Germany. Inside - a premises for plenary sessions of the German Bundestag. Corons the grandiose structure of the dome of glass and steel. It is possible to climb it in the excursion (preliminary registration is required).
Brandenburg Gate
A vivid example of classic architectural style - The Triumphal Arch, closing the Unter den Linden Boulevard - is a symbol of the world and reunification of the country. In 1949, the Brandenburg Gate was in the forbidden territory, marking the era of the split of Germany and Berlin. Public Access K. historical monument It was opened only in 1989. Today is celebrated here public holidays And conduct major events.
On the night of January 1, thousands of local residents and guests of the megalopolis are gathering at the Brandenburg Gate, in order to ring the glasses and salutes to meet New Year. With its appearance, the historical structure is obliged to Kaizer Wilhelm Frederich II. According to his decree in 1791, the road to Brandenburg was decorated with a parade arch with two rows of impressive doric columns.
After 2 years, the design of sandstone with a height of 26 m and 65.5 m wide was crowned with a 6-meter quadrig. Those of you who were in Athens, the Brandenburg Gate will remindate the propylli of the Acropolis, served by Prussian architect Karl Gottardu Langgans a role model for imitation.
Square gendarmenmarct
Then the path passes in the framed buildings of the XVIII-XIX centuries Boulevard Unter den Linden. Get to the intersection with Charlottenstraße Street, turn right and after 4 minutes you will find yourself on one of the most beautiful areas of Europe. Today, they enjoy calm, grace architectural monuments, Melodies of street musicians and the concerts of Open Air.
And 300 years ago at this place, located at the time in the suburbs of Berlin, there were stables and barracks in which the cavalrymen of the elite gendarme regiment were quartered. Gendarmenmarkt (GENDARMENMARKT) includes an architectural trio of magnificent buildings located around the Whiteramor Monument to Friedrich Schiller. As in the mirror, the French and German twin cathedrals, built at the beginning of the XVIII century, are looking at each other.
Between them - the neoclassical building of the concert hall, recreated by the sample of the bombing of the Second World War National Theater. Today, concerts of symphonic and chamber music are held in his walls.
Chekpost Charlie
Running from the gendarmenmarkt to Friedrichstrasse (Friedrichstrasse) and walking on it 750 m (in the direction of the metro station U Kochstrasse), you will see a cult place that resembles a time when the German capital dissected a concrete wall. Checkpoint Charlie is one of the three American checkpoints that appeared in a divided city during the Cold War. The task of the checkpoint was controlling the movement of representatives of the allies among parts of the divided Berlin.
In 1961, he became the Arena, where the tank confrontation of the USSR and the US troops launched, a miraculously ended with the Third World War. Today, at the site of the Charlie's checkpoint demolished in 1990, the Wooden Booth imitating original, which dressed two dressed in the American form of "border guards". Around the road is the Museum of the Berlin Wall.
His collection filled with a tragedy testifies to the numerous attempts to escape through the protected border. Among exhibits - balloon, miniature submarine, chair elevators and other tricks created by one goal - break out of the strong arms of the GDR.
In order to get acquainted with the next attraction, return to Unter-Den Linden and go through 800 m in the direction of the Alexanderplatz Square. On the left, between the promenade of the spree and the green lawn Lustgarten, the grandiose structure, whose Dome tested to heaven to height 98 m. The magnificent Baroque building, built in 1894-1905, is Berlin cathedral - The main Protestant temple of the country, the court church and the generic market of members of the gogyenzollers dynasty.
All those who are part of the temple welcomed the figure of Jesus Christ, in a blessing gesture frozen over the arched portal. The building from the Silesian granite is richly decorated with sculptures, bas-reliefs, columns and Sandrikov. It crosses this propulsion dome with a diameter of 33 m, adjacent to the small chapels. Strong spirit and body can rise to it 270 steps.
Under the state of the majestic architecture and the inner decoration of the temple. The main objects of the luxurious interior are the marble altar and the brilliant body of Wilhelm Sauer. In the Cathedral of the Cathedral in the family tomb, representatives of the ruling genus Gogenzollers are resting.
Alexanderplatz
In the distance of 1272 on the site of the current Alexanderplatz, and at the time the territory hidden from urban residents a fortress wall, a frontal place and hospital for lepers appeared. The thirty-year war, which destroyed many buildings and half of the population was made by his adjustments. To improve protection, a new fortress building was erected, and the former rejected area entered the line of the city. Own modern title Alexanderplatz is obliged to Russian Emperor Alexander I, which was visited by Berlin for 1805 to sign an agreement on the creation of an anti-Napoleon coalition.
Today, noise and chaos reign on the oldest square of the capital. Street musicians and dancers are performed, yellow trams run on the rails, they will join the office workers and sparkle with the lenses of cameras numerous tourists. Alexanderplatz can love or hate, but it cannot be indifferent past her. Here are ancient buildings, fabric facilities of the time of the GDR, large shopping centers and famous sights: World Watch, Red Town Hall, Church of St. Mary, Fountains "Neptune" and "Friendship of Peoples".
The most recognizable landmark of Alexanderplatz is the highest building of Germany - a reinforced concrete structure with a height of 358 m. The idea of \u200b\u200bconstruction, overshadowing with its gigantic sizes all historical buildings was born in 1965 at Walter Ulbricht - the leader of the Communist Party of the GDR. After 4 years over Berlin, a television branch was raised, crowned with a steel ball and a 118-meter antenna.
If you do not suffer dizziness, climb on looking platform Or visit Sphere Restaurant. His slowly rotating hall with panoramic windows will provide an opportunity to admire the beautiful species of the metropolis, opening from the 207-meter height. The Middle Menu will delight with classic European dishes: Berlin chopped cutlets, tomato puree soup, trout fillet with citrus sauce and lamb medallion. Lunch will cost 15-25 euros, for dinner will have to pay 35-60 euros.
Nikolayofitel
850 meters from the television bashney you will find the historic district, whose vintage lanterns and cozy "toy" houses are reflected in the waters of the spree. This is Nikolaiviertel (Quarter Nicholas). Come on a narrow powerful streets, drink beer on an open veranda of the traditional German restaurant, visit one of the tiny shops of local merchants and you will understand how Berlin looked at the time of the Middle Ages.
Modern Nikolaiviertel is a recreated imitation quarter, completely destroyed during World War II and returned to life in 1987. He received his name thanks to the church of St. Nicholas - the first to seniority of the city temple, according to archival documents created in 1230-1250. Currently brick neo-neutic basil, decorated with two green spiers, is used as a museum. His permanent exposure Informs about the history and architectural features of Nikolaikirche.
Church of Kaiser Wilhelma
A more young, but no less famous temple is the Church of Kaiser Wilhelma - decorates West Berlin. From Alexanderplatz This will deliver a city train (lines S 3, 5, 7, 9 to S + U Zoologischer Garten) or buses No. 100 and 200 (Breitscheidplatz stop). Protestant temple, built in 1891-1895. As a sign of respect to the German Emperor, Wilhelm I, is more known as a memory church (Gedhechniskirch).
In 1943, the Attack of the Allied Air Force almost completely destroyed the construction. The decision to restore Ruins came only after 14 years, and after another 4 years, Gedächtniskirche appeared before the eyes of Berliners. The Western Tower of the renewed shrine remained dilapidated, reminding descendants about the horrors of war.
Around the car, and hundreds of passersby rush in their business. But it is worth only to go inside the crude building - and you will find yourself in the world, full of saturated blue light and ringing silence. The ceiling and walls are a multicolor mosaic, over the altar, spreading his hands, fell the figure of the Savior. On Sunday, evangelical worships are held here, and on weekdays, prayers for peace are being taken. A memorial complex is also opened indoors.
Kurfürstendamm
From Gedektniskirch, trading Megapolis - Boulevard Kurfürstendamm (Kurfürstendamm) or Kudamm, as it is called local residents. Street history Returns us in 1542, when an equestrian trail appeared in the western part of the city connecting royal Palace With a hunting castle in the grounds Grunewald. There was time. In 1871, the German Empire was originated as a result of the reunification of German lands. Her Reich kansler, Otto Bismarck, decided to give a narrow path of the capital's gloss.
In 1886, on the pompous 3.5-kilometer boulevard, the first tram thundered on the rails. Since then, life is hurting here. Shopogoliki all over the world talk about this place with reverence. Among luxury restaurants, cozy cafe And houses decorated by lace balconies and suiteviti bas-reliefs, the boutiques of famous designers of clothing, shoes and decorations. Stores decorated by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Bvlgari, chanel, Hermes, Dior, Bvlgari will help to plunge into the world of high fashion ... At the beginning of the Promenade, the Budget C & A and 7-storey Karstadt Shopping Center are located.
Cruise over spree and landscarnal
Complete an exciting day and relax after the cultural Berlin Marathon we advise on the deck of the ship making excursion cruises along the River Spree. Pleasure vessels are departed from the berths located near the Cathedral, Chancerta, Friedrichstrasse and Hauptbahnhof railway stations.
The most popular tour is the hour river walk, during which in front of you in another angle will be the sights of Berlin: the House of World Cultures, the Government Quarter, Reichstag, Museum Island, the Cathedral, Telbashnya and Nikolayavirtel. Those of you who wish to spend on board more time can take part in a cruise on the River Spree and the landscanal adjacent to it. In addition to the already listed sign places, in its path you will meet the palace of Bellevue, Charlottenburg Castle, 64 bridges and high-altitude buildings of Potsdam Square.
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In the capital of Germany there are about 170 museums and art galleries. Naturally, even the most popular of them cannot be visited for such a short time. So we suggest familiarizing yourself with the most interesting museums And choose, what exposures to dedicate the day.
Museum Island
The unique museums in the world of the Pleiad of unique museums in the world is located in the northern part of the island formed by the River Sprey. The starting point of the ensemble, consisting of five historical structures, was erected in 1830 on the project of the architect Shinel, the building of the Old Museum. The last in the architectural constellation - built in 1930 pergamon.
The magnificent complex includes:
- Museum Bode, whose collection includes household items and works by the art of the Byzantine and Roman Empire, the sculpture of the Renaissance era and a numismatic office.
- Pergamon, representing ancient art masterpieces and cultural heritage Asia and Islamic states. Treasures Collection - Altar Pergamum and Ishtar Gate.
- The new museum focuses on the meeting of the ancient Egyptian artifacts, among which are century-old papyrus, sarcophages, masks, ritual affiliation of priests and flagship of exposure - Bust Nefertiti.
- Old Museum, reflecting the art of ancient Ellinov, Etruscans and Romans. Among the relics are sculptures, military equipment, jewels, medallions, frescoes and antique tombstones.
- Old National Gallery, inviting to get acquainted with the masterpieces of the geniuses of sculpture and painting of the XIX century. On three floors, the works of European authors who worked in the directions of romanticism, classicism, impressionism and modernism are presented.
Cost input ticket The Old Museum and the Old National Gallery is 10 €. To inspect the collections of the remaining museums, you need to pay 12 €.
Museum Karlshorst
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On the difficult relationships of the two countries, more than half a century ago, the expositions of the museum located in Karlshorst - the area of \u200b\u200bEast Berlin are told about the unreasonable enemies. Here, in the officer club, in the evening of May 8, 1945 an event was held, which determined the further course of history. Representatives of the Wehrmacht and the Coalition of the Allies signed the act of capitulation of fascist Germany. In May 1995, after the withdrawal of the last Soviet troops from Germany, the German-Russian Museum of Karlshorst was opened at this place.
At the entrance to the gray two-story visitors building meets T34 tank. In rooms with gloomy black walls - thousands of original exhibits collected throughout the world. Here you will find military uniforms, weapons, posters, diaries of prisoners of concentration camps, thousands of field letters, archival photos and, of course, the historical surrender hall. The entrance to the museum is free.
Museum of the Human Body "Memu"
Panoramastraße 1A.
In 2015, the world's first museum dedicated to the human body opened at Alexanderplatz. Its shocking exhibits are plates - nothing but the corpses of people and animals. They were pre-treated, including the replacement of fats and tissue fluids with reactive polymers. This embarrassment method was invented by an eccentric pathologist and part-time the Creator of the Museum of the Gunther von Hagens back in 1979.
In total, 220 anatomical exhibits are exhibited here. Among them are human organs, animals and whole bodies of real people who voluntarily agreed after death to turn into plates. According to the Creator of the Collection, the exhibition is intended to acquaint visitors with the peculiarities of the human body, diseases and anomalies. Many objects are provocative.
Attention! Plaques can cause a feeling of rejection, disgusting and fright. Before you decide to visit "Memu", check out the photos of the collection.
Museum of Natural Science
Invalidenstraße 43.
The history of the Berlin Museum of Natural Science, founded with the participation of the University of Humbold, is rooted in 1810. In a magnificent building with powerful columns and huge windows, an exhibition dedicated to the evolution of the Universe and Man moved in 1889. For more than 200 years of existence, the collection has increased to more than 30 million copies, representing four main topics: space, mineralogy, paleontology and zoology.
The museum exposures opens the central atrium. Before the eyes of visitors, the colossal skeleton of dinosaur-zhiriffatitan appears. A unique giant with a height of 13.27 m and a length of 22 m is surrounded by prehistoric lizards in full size. Among them are a centrozavr, pterodactyl, Allosaur and primitive bird archeopteryx. No less interesting and other exposures. Thousands of layouts and stuffed representatives of the world of fauna, semi-precious stones, metals, fragments of meteorites are exhibited behind the glass windows of the Metals ... Pearl of the collection - the Hall of Tristan Otto is the only skeleton of the tyrantosaurus in Europe.
Modern Art Museum
Alte Jakobstraße 124-128.
If you understand and appreciate the conceptual flows of the art of the 20th century, then go to the Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the building of the currently active Hamburg station. On the former platforms and in the waiting rooms there are 2,000 exhibits created in pop art styles, expressionism, avant-gardium and modernism. In addition to sculptures and paintings, photos and installations are presented in the gallery.
Walking through spacious chairs, you will meet unusual exhibits. For example, what does the straw airplane made of drain pipes mean? The idea of \u200b\u200bthe museum's creators is to convey to visitors the idea that in contemporary art the author's skills often defines the work that did not create them, and his leitmotif. So that objects do not seem meaningless and ridiculous, use the audio guide services.
Ticket price - 10 €.
Madame Tussauds museum
Unter Den Linden 74
In 240 m from the Brandenburg Gate, you will be waiting for a meeting with the most honored personnel in the world. Of course, it is not about living people, but about their wax copies that are sometimes difficult to distinguish from the originals. The Berlin Branch of the London Museum of Vicious Figures, created in 1835 by a talented sculptor Maria Tussao (in the greatness of Grosholz) on a date.
On an area of \u200b\u200b2,500 m² in 9 thematic halls, 120 sculptures were exhibited. Like alive, appear before the visitors of Karl Marx, John Kennedy, Mikhail Gorbachev, Albert Einstein, George Clooney, Leonardo di Caprio, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna and Michael Jackson. Excursors are allowed not only to touch the exhibits, but also to be photographed with them. Snapshots on which you pronounce speech next to Angel Merkel or hugging Ronaldo Football Star, will take decent place In your photo album.
The price of a standard ticket - 21,00 €.
German Historical Museum
Unter Den Linden 2
Boulevard Unter-Den Linden opens decorated with relief compositions and sculptures Building Tsoyughaus, which appeared nearby Spreekanal Embankment in 1730. In the gallery of the baroque structure, built in honor of the emperor Prussia Friedrich I, was located the Royal Arsenal. After the split of Germany, the collections of the Museum of History of the GDR were exhibited here. In 1994, the exhibition moved to Tsoyughaus from Reichstag, whose exhibits became the first in the meeting of the new German Historical Museum.
Now on the area of \u200b\u200b8,000 m² as an illustration of the old days, numerous relics appear to the audience. Turning from the hall to the hall (all of them 23), guests acquaint themselves with the era of the formation of a primitive-communal system, the domination of the Roman Empire, the Era of the Board of the Dynasty of Gaenzollerns, the wars in which Prussia participated, and then united Germany, as well as the split period and subsequent reunification period states.
The cost of visiting is 8 €.
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We offer the third day in the German capital to spend in the central zoo - green jungle in the western part of the city. But if you do not attract the beauty of the world. Flora and fauna, dedicate this time to inspect the jungle stone. Start your day with a meeting with the Berlin Wall, wander around the rows of a flea market in the Maurpark, admire the megalopolis of the Gondola of the Balloon and visit the heart of modern Berlin - on the famous Potsdam Square.
HARDENBERGPLATZ 8, Budapester Strasse, 32
The obligatory point of the excursion program for tourists coming to Berlin with children is to visit the kingdom of animals - the largest European landscape zoo located in the western part of the metropolis. In a well-groomed green area, more than 19.4 thousand representatives of the Fauna world are adjacent to the spacious avols. In a three-story building aquarium, 13 thousand reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects live.
To get around the territory of 35 hectares, it will take several hours. For the convenience of visitors, the park is equipped with a restaurant, cafe and recreation areas. For young guests, Berliner Zoo has prepared a huge playground and pets with pets: manual kids, sheep and piglets. An even more enforcement campaign in the zoo will make regular feeding of its four-legged and winged inhabitants and a show, which is arranged daily at 15:15 by a friendly company of sea lions.
Bernauer Straße 111.
About the 28 years of the tragedy - time when Germany and its capital were divided by a 3.6-meter concrete fence - today resemble fragments of this ominous design scattered around the city, dual line blocks and memorial centers dedicated to the Berlin Wall. One of these complexes appeared on Bernauer Straße in 2010 and was originally called the "memory window". In place, where from 1961 to 1989, a border zone was held, a monument was erected - a monument from Rusty Steel, which contains photos of residents who died when trying to cross the border.
Today, the memorial complex, stretching by 1.4 km and occupying the area of \u200b\u200b4 hectares, includes the guard towers, erected in 2000 on the foundation of the chapel destroyed by the Church, and the documentation center. An inconspicuous gray building stores the personal belongings in its walls, archival photos, evidence and audio records. On the roof there is an observation deck.
Mauerpark.
If the last day of stay in Berlin fell on Sunday, dedicate a couple of hours around the territory, until 1990 adjacent to the Berlin Wall. Today life boils on the former wasteland. Since 2004, the largest flea market in the city has been located here. Flancing along the long trading rows, you can stumble upon a long-broken pattephone of the beginning of the 20th century, old magazines and books, a table silver, beaten with moth Shawli, tobacker, candelabra, caskets, retro clothing ...
Among all this antiques there are original souvenirs, vintage decorations and even cheap coats. However, not only merchants in the area of \u200b\u200bPrenzlauer Berg in the area of \u200b\u200bPrenzlauer Berg were chosen. Every day, street musicians, mimes, dancers, clowns and magicians demonstrate their art daily in Mauerpark, show the skateboarders' breathtaking tricks, collect the crowds of Zewak Friki and fans to sing in karaoke. Here come to forget about everyday problems in a relaxed atmosphere, skip a mug of another beer and arrange a small picnic on a green lawn.
Flight on a balloon Die Welt
ZimMerstraße 95-100
Berlin never ceases to surprise its guests. Those who want to feel themselves in the role of aeronautics and look at the beauty of the city from a height of 150 m, a great entertainment is waiting daily - a rise in a balloon. Frequently flying over the capital will not be possible - the balloon is securely attached to the winch of a solid steel cable. But unforgettable sensations and beautiful views of the center of the capital of Germany are guaranteed!
A balloon filled with helium, in the gondola whose 30 people are placed at the same time, is one of the largest passenger balloons of the planet. Flight session lasts 15 minutes. Important! Due to security considerations during a strong wind, the rise will not take place. The acquired voucher can be used on another day. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 22:00 (01.04-30.09) and from 11:00 to 18:00 (01.10-31.03).
The price of a ticket: 23 € (adult), 18 € (youth 11-17 years) and 10 € (children's 3-10 years).
Potsdamskaya Square
Glass, steel and concrete - such appears before tourists Potsdamer Platz - a place where the heart of the modern city beats. Already in 1838 it appeared here train StationAnd at the beginning of the 20th century - the first traffic light in Germany regulating the lively street movement. The bombs of the Second World War turned the area at which even at night was buried in life, in a huge wasteland. With the construction of the Berlin Wall, it became a guarded forbidden zone running along the edge of the GDR and Germany.
Berlin is a contrast and daring city, the modern appearance of which was formed under the influence of a rich history.
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In Berlin - for 1 day
How happened that the capital of Germany did you decide to pay so little time? What to see in Berlin for 1 day to make sure it is to return here for more familiar? We take a walk through the historic part of the city, which will remain in your memory forever. As our ancestors, let's go "on Reichstag", starting the way from the center of East Berlin - AlexanderPlatz Square. You are ready?
AlexanderPlatz
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Or just Alex - its name was the square in honor of visiting the Russian emperor Alexander I, although the architecture of that time almost did not save. Here lively, because it is an important transport node. But do not rush to the tram or train - we will go on foot. But we will be photographed with two interesting art objects - the watches of the world and the fountain of the friendship of the peoples.
The second part of AlexanderPlatz can be called ... Strange. There are buildings that seem to be located in the same space.
TV tower
This is a sample of modern architecture, which is visible almost from any part of the city. The 368-meter metal spire with a ball on the end will not let you get lost because you can easily navigate it. Do not miss the chance to look at Berlin from a bird's eye view. 40 seconds in the supervice elevator and you on the observation site or in a rotating cafe.
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It has been preserved since the days of Middle Ages - this is one of the oldest acting churches of Berlin. At one time, on her silver organ played Bach himself. It's amazing that Marienkirhe survived when the city was almost completely destroyed. But even amazing a combination of modern television bash and ancient gothic in one photo frame. Yes, the city of contrasts.
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Here is the residence of the government and the workplace of the Burgomist of the capital of Germany, made of red bricks. The three-storey complex is crowned with a 74-meter tower. From Monday to Friday you have the opportunity to see how the building is equipped inside.
Leaving Alexander Square, admire the ancient fountain of Neptune and continue the route by Karl Liebknecht Strasse. Crossing the bridge over the River Sprey, you will find yourself on the island of Sprereinsel, more famous as a museum. Here, on Palace Squarewhere there has been no palace for a long time, you can stay on a well-kept lawn and to insulate the beautiful view of the Berlin Cathedral.
Cathedral
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Stunning in its beauty and power Protestant church built in Baroque style. Inside there is a tomb of the gogyenzollerne dynasty, in which about 80 burials have been preserved. It is worth visiting the viewing platform, which is located under the dome.
Museum complex
Here is a whole constellation of Berlin museums that store the treasures of world importance. The second name of the complex - "Athens on the spree" - not at all figurative. Here you can feel yourself like in Ancient Greecebecause in one of the museums there is an amazing find of German archaeologists - Pergammsky altar, the dimensions of which are 20 meters wide and 120 in length.
The imagination and blue gate of Ishtar, Bust Nefertiti, weapons, decorations, sculptures and objects of ancient Greek, ancient Egyptian and Byzantine art. Considering invaluable artifacts, you can spend a few days, but we have only one. Need to hurry.
What else can I see in Berlin? Further travel will be held under Lipami - this is exactly what the name of the Boulevard Unter den Linden is translated.
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Heine confessed that he did not know a more majestic species than the one that opens on this street, "one luxurious building is another". The story of Unter-Den Linden began in the times of Friedrich Wilhelm, who ordered both sides of hunting trails to plant lips, and later decorate the alley with rich houses for nobility.
During the Great Patriotic War Architectural samples of German classicism and Baroque were almost completely destroyed, but the Germans revived them - literally from the ash.
Now on the street there are buildings of Zehghaus with German historical Museum Inside, Humboldt University, Berlin State Opera, Palaces of Princesses and Konprintans, Madame Tussao Museum. Considering a rich finish, you will gradually come up to the Paris Square, on which Berlin's business card is located.
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This is the "Gate of the World", which celebrated their 225th anniversary. In the twentieth century, the Triumphal Arch became a symbol of the reunion of the city and the country. Go under the gate and turn left - the Reichstag Building is completely nearby.
Reichstag
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The state building of the German parliament looks solemnly and ... democratic. Before him, you can relax and even take a little bit away, which the Germans are not completely shy to do. Reichstag is decorated with an unusual glass dome, to get into which is possible only by pre-registration.
If you have time and strength, the inspection of old architecture can be continued. Not far from Reichstag is another famous building of Berlin.
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On the screw staircase inside the monument, you can climb the viewing platform - right under the golden clothes of the statue crowning the column. In the lower part there is a museum with reduced copies of world architectural structures.
The day flew, and you have to say goodbye to the city. You saw only his small part, mandatory for viewing.
In the capital of Germany - on the weekend
What to see in Berlin for 2 days? Anti-format bourgeois center Informal Kreuzberg, who will show us a new facet of the German capital.
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This is the former Turkish quarter, in which during the 60s of the XX century due to low prices At the housing began to shave bohem. Today, thousands of tourists are in a hurry to see the impressive graffiti on the walls of the houses. These are not just street sketches, but samples of real art. Not in vain, it is in the area that the most famous part of the Berlin Wall is located.
- East Side Gallery is the remains of the wall, separating the East and the West, scattered throughout the city as a reminder of the pain that she brought the Germans. Walking along the street gallery of the Berlin Wall, the length of which exceeds 1 km, you will see very interesting paintings, including the death kiss of Brezhnev and Honneker.
- Museums of Kreuzberg - another museum under open sky Included in the complex "Topography of Terror", clearly telling about the criminal mode of the fascists. Not far from each other costBerlin Gallery and Jewish Museum. The latter once again demonstrates the architectural imbalance of Berlin. Next to each other are the old Museum building in the Baroque style and a new deconstructivism style stretched in the form of a broken line.
- Oberbaumbruck - among modern architecture samples, a gothic bridge with turrets is sharply highlighted. It's amazing how Berliners know how to not only save the story, but also to see her - a metropolitan branch passes through the bridge.
What else to see Berlin in two short days? The gallery of contrasts will continue another area of \u200b\u200bthe city.
Potsdamskaya Square
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Potsdamer Platz solves the problem of the most critical tuned guest of the capital, which does not know where to go in Berlin. Here new symbols of the city are tested - from glass and steel, in which business life boils. In futuristic heights are not only offices, but also hotels, cinemas, cafes, shops. The most famous - Sony Center and Arkaden. It is on Potsdam Square that the International Film Festival Berlinale is held.
Want to return to historical architecture? Then it's time for us to visit the most beautiful area of \u200b\u200bBerlin.
Gendarmemarket
The architectural ensemble of the square consists of a French and German cathedral located in the center of the concert hall and opposite each other. If you are thinking , what to visit in Berlin in December, then do not doubt - you are here. A grand christmas fair is arranged here.
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This is the area called in honor of the Medieval Church of St. Nicholas. By the quarter, which recreates the historical atmosphere, you can pass by taking the spire of the television bash. In this place a pedestrian zone with narrow streets and crucible pavement, cozy restaurants and shops. On the shore, you will be able to admire the Cathedral again.
How to have time to be on the second day in different parts of the metropolis? In Berlin, a very convenient transport network, consisting of buses, trams, metro and electric tram. You will easily and quickly find yourself anywhere in the city.
Traditional excursion program you can go through and for 3 days without hurrying, enjoying every minute spent in Berlin. Go to a cafe or restaurant to taste traditional German dishes, make shopping.
Berlin vacation
You are not mistaken if you decided to go to Berlin with children. Where can I go with a child in the capital of Germany?
- Zoo - he is rightly recognized as the best Zoo of Europe. The living conditions here are close to natural - animals live in aviaries. Total 1500 species and 15,000 copies. Impressive.
- Waterpark Tropical Island - pools, slides, jacuzzi, sports grounds - the child will find here entertainment and attractions for every taste.
- Jacks Fun World Entertainment Center is the third option of the children's route. Together with your favorite tea, you make this journey into childhood. In the center there are many entertainment and educational sites.
Video: Where to go and what to do in Berlin?
Picturesque surroundings
Regardless of, three, four or five days your journey lasts, one of them needs to be held in the vicinity of Berlin.
Potsdam
The city, located 20 km from the capital, almost immediately meets tourists with a historical architectural ensemble. But the most important attraction of Potsdam is further. On the way to it, be sure to visit the Dutch quarter, which is distinguished by colorful houses with pointed roofs.
Potsdam is a former country residence of kings, the memory of which the palace-park complex San Sust is kept. It is often called Prussian Versaille.
Spreyevald.
And this Berlin suburb is called German Venice, because in the picturesque villages are moving on the gondolas. Try here a local brand - pickled cucumbers.
Now you know what to see in Berlin. But how interesting to open new places on your own. In the next arrival you will share them with your satellites.
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Attractions Berlin
Before you start a story about interesting places And the sights, I will give a couple of links where you can buy tickets and excursions, which can help better prepare and learn Berlin.
- - 16 €. Replace urban transport.
- Without a queue - 17,5 €
- Subscription for 3 days in 30 Museums of Berlin - 29 €.
- For 48 hours (urban transport and entrance to museums) - 19.9 €.
- In Russian - 20 €.
What to see in Berlin for 1 day
By buying a pass on public transportI moved along Berlin a little chaotically, now I would make the route more organized and perhaps more saved on the passage. Below I will try to tell in the order in which I would do it now.
The removable room was next to the park Volkspark Humboldthain FolkSpark where the dilapidated Anti-aircraft tower of Luftwaffe (Flakturm Humboldthain) which are both at the same time overview.
But here we were waiting for the only disappointment in Berlin. This place is forgetting by tourists and launched. Garbage, broken packaging and terrible urine smell. Photos of such an environment did not rise to make a hand, and the only photo is a beautiful staircase in the park, on which local residents ran.
Park Folkspark Humboldhain - Volkspark Humboldthain
Visiting the park we are going on Alexanderplatz (AlexanderPlatz) This is the very center of the city and from here many begin tourist routes in guidebooks. At the same time, and run the pass wheel with a transplant with U.—Bahn.on the S-Bahn.because Travel acts on both types of transport.
Alexanderplatz.
Driving up Alexanderplatz. You can get the camera and for a long time it is not turned off. As soon as you leave on the surface of the subway, you will open the sights, many of which became the symbols of Berlin.
On this area, you can get stuck in the presence of time until the end of the day, the first part of the day you can spend in line for the television bag or buy for 17.5 € in advance and go without a queue.
After TV bashing on Alexanderplatz, there are several shopping centers. Inside you can wait for a big surprise in the form of crowded stores, apparently it is very popular place And few people go past.
Museum Island
If the shopping or a visit to the television, you could not detain you, then you can move on towards the river Spröe until I turn the bridge and we will not find yourself on the museum island.
Here, as in Alexanderplatz, the attractions will be at every step. First will be Berlin Cathedral , and immediately behind him Lustgarten Park And another 5 museums built one after one.
There may be a temptation to stay and visit all museums or at least some of them, but if you have time, it is possible to distinguish separate day.
Leaving the island and go down the street with a beautifully sounding name Unter Den Linden. To another symbol of Berlin Brandenburg Gate, in front of which there is a pedestrian Paris Square.
Photographed at the gate, you should not pass through them and go further down the street, because Skip one of the most interesting buildings in history - Reichstag. It is located to the right of the gate. Turn to the right before the gate and go through a little less than 500 meters.
How to get to Reichstag
You can get to Reichstag free from 8 am and up to 24 pm. In the days when the dome is not closed, the audio guide is issued free of charge, including in Russian. 20 The minute track tells about the main points in the history of the Reichstag, while you are with the accompanying ride to the dome.
To get to Reichstag, you must register in advance on the Bundestag. Registration is free, after which confirmation comes to the mail, it must be printed and show at the entrance along with the passport. After you check the registration and passport, you need to undergo security control as at the airport, so do not take with you anything stinging / cutting. After passing the inspection, you are formed into groups and each group is prescribed accompanying.
This is not all nuances, before registering carefully read the time of the dome, as it is closed 4 times a year for cleaning. These days in Reichstag, you can still get into the Reichstag, but in this case you will not give an audio guide and do not spend on reserve, but send to the roof on the elevator. These days, Reichstag is just a sightseeing area.
Unfortunately, my visit fell precisely on the days when the dome was closed, so I will show only a few photos from the roof of the building.
Visiting Reichstag you can go back to the Brandenburg gate and visit for some not a very pleasant place that can bring a little horror - this is. Externally, it looks harmless, but if you walk between the rows and go deep into, then the sensations may not be very pleasant when the columns are higher, then below you, when you are lost in them, you just have to close your eyes and just turn.
Square gendarmenmarct
A 15-minute walk from the Memorial will be a beautiful gendarmenmarkt square. If you face concert hallthen the French Cathedral will be right, and the left is German. They are almost twins.
Brandenburger Tor
This first day can be completed, and to make it paint, you can return to the goal to the Paris Square and go down to the metro station B.randenburger Tor . After all, it is still to leave for a hotel or else somewhere will most likely be most likely on the subway. Going to this station is for the sake of interactive scenery about the history of Berlin, which are decorated with walls.
What to see in Berlin in 2 days
The second day can be left to the inspection of the distant attractions from the historic center, if on the first day the passage is not needed, this time you have to ride along different sides of Berlin.
You can start the second day with Potsdam Square for this you need to get to the same name S-Bahn. Potsdamer Platz. . Here, in addition to high office buildings, you can find a piece of the Berlin Wall.
If you rise to the TV bash for you, it turned out to be expensive, then there is an excellent alternative on this area. In the Kollhoff-Tower building (Address - Potsdamer Platz 1) there is a Panoramapunkt sightseeing site.
- costs 7.5 €.
After the Potsdam Square, we are going to, for this we again go under the ground and sit down on S2 and transplant on the S7 at the station Friedrichstraße Station . Need to go to the station Bellevue. . And walking 700m meters. Bellevue Palace is the historic residence of kings and princes of Germany.
After the palace, you can drive one stop to Victory columns per 100 or 187 bus or walk 400m. At the very top under the statue there is a sightseeing platform, to rise to which it will have to walk along the screw staircase.
Berlin Zoo and Church of Kaiser Wilhelm
Sit at 100 bus and go about 10 minutes to Memorial Church Kaiser Wilhelm or before Berlin Zoo . This is a stop Zoologischer Garten. . They are almost in one place.
You can dedicate the second part of the day Berlin Wall for this it is best to get there directly from the station Airbnb on 2nd.
Total trip for 2 days in Berlin With overnight and all transfers will cost from 45 € per person when traveling together.
This is all my story about what to see in Berlin for 1 and 2 days. Waiting for your feedback and ratings.
