Our final day in Berlin mixes old and new perfectly
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Berlin tales
The day includes a detailed exploration of Hitler’s life at the Berlin Story Bunker, featuring extensive information. Following this, architectural sights are visited, with a break for refreshments near the TV tower. The adventure concludes with a tour of a historic district, enriching the day’s sightseeing experience.
East Side Gallery
First up some spicy nosh to fuel us for the arty trek ahead. Then, no visit to Berlin is complete without a trip to the colourful East Side Gallery At 1316 metres long, the open-air art gallery on the banks of the Spree in Friedrichshain is the longest continuous section of the Berlin Wall stillContinue reading “East Side Gallery”
Wall Gallery
On a grey day in Berlin, we enjoy spicy noodles before visiting the East Side Gallery. Spanning 1316 meters, this open-air gallery is the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall, showcasing works from 118 artists post-1989.
Ampelmann
You can’t visit Berlin without spotting the adorable little crossing sign that is the Amplemann. His jaunty walk and stylish little hat beam out from every pedestrian crossing light! He even has his own merch!!! Berlin is a mix of old and new, brash and weathered. No where can you see this better than theContinue reading “Ampelmann”
Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie (or “Checkpoint C”) was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War (1947–1991). The wall was erected very quickly as a way to try and reduce the ‘brain drain’ of people leaving East Germany after the second World War. Between 1949 and 1961, over 2Continue reading “Checkpoint Charlie”
Back to Berlin
I revisit Berlin with my mum. Visit the Brandenburg Gate for photos, then reflect on the somber Holocaust memorial, which evokes feelings of dread and isolation while serving as a controversial reminder of the atrocities committed during the Nazi era.