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”
Berliner Dom
The Berlin Cathedral, or Berliner Dom, is a significant Protestant church and dynastic tomb located on Museum Island in Berlin. Known for its distinctive green dome, the current structure was built between 1894 and 1905. Visitors can climb 270 steps up to the dome to enjoy panoramic views of the city and the River Spree.
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”