As we have a obsessive desire to venture up every tall building that we encounter it is a no brainer that we have to head up the Fernsehturm Berlin TV tower. Close to Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte, the imposing tower was constructed between 1965-69 by the government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It was intendedContinue reading “Fernsehturm Berlin”
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More murals
A few more shots of the colourful East Side Gallery. Whether its pastel positivity or more serious political messages. In more than a hundred paintings on what was the east side of the Berlin wall, the artists commented on the political changes in 1989/90. To get to the gallery either Warschauer Straße and Ostbahnhof railwayContinue reading “More murals”
East Side Gallery
Taking in some of the more colourful sights of Berlin now we head to the East Side Gallery. This colourful site is an outdoor gallery that covers one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall. At 1.3 kilometre it’s the longest open air art gallery in the world and features work from over 118 artistsContinue reading “East Side Gallery”
Concerts and chow
On-route back to our hotel for food we swing by the impressive Concert hall. The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt square in the central Mitte district of Berlin housing the German orchestra Konzerthausorchester Berlin. Built as a theatre from 1818 to 1821 under the name of the Schauspielhaus Berlin, laterContinue reading “Concerts and chow”
Walls and terror
One of the best ways to get to grips with the rich and layered history of Berlin, and Germany as a whole, is to take part in one of the many free walking tours on offer. There are so many to chose from but we opted for the Original Free Berlin Tour here. This tourContinue reading “Walls and terror”
Berlin by day
We’re up and out early to cram in lots and lots of walking and history. Before heading out I pause to enjoy this incredible example of extreme flyposting! We swing by the Berliner Dom again to enjoy it in the light before heading to The sunken library. This poignant memorial shows what is missing. Underground,Continue reading “Berlin by day”
Historic Berlin
After checking out the bang up to date street art of the Mitte district we head out to see a whistle stop tour of some of the older sights of Berlin. First up is Berlin Cathedral AKA Berliner Dom AKA the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church which is located on Museum Island in theContinue reading “Historic Berlin”
Jewel bright waters
We’re coming to the end of our Sardinian adventure but on the last day we see possibly the very best of this stunning island. Hopping on a boat tour around the coastline from Cala Gonone we’re treated to some truly spectacular rugged cliffs and the most beautiful water yet! I can honestly say that IContinue reading “Jewel bright waters”
Cosy Cala Gonone
Hairpin bends bring us ever closer to our final stop on the Sardinian adventure – Cala Gonone. It has a sheltered town beach, a pretty crescent of shingle lapped by navy and turquoise seas. Once unpacked we’re celebrating our 11th anniversary in traditional style – with pizza! 🙂 Cala Gonone is a jumping offContinue reading “Cosy Cala Gonone”
Plethora of paint
There’s a last lingering look at the amazing murals of Orgosolo now before we head onwards. I love the combination of faded pastel portraits of people with the flaking, peeling paint of old doors and metal work. Below Mahatma Gandhi ministers to the poor and dwells on the plight of the impoverished. This colourful houseContinue reading “Plethora of paint”