Berlin Sights & Attractions

Berlin's major places of interest include Reichstag, St. Hedwig's Cathedral, Brandenburger Tor and the Berlin Wall East Side Gallery. There are numerous attractions and parks in Berlin. Explore Berlin Places to find more about the city's attractions and sights.

  • German Bundestag / Lichtblick/Achim Melde Reichstag
    Reichstag, the seat of the Bundestag, the German Parliament, is Berlin's best known landmark. This symbol of Berlin can be visited by tourists who can walk all the way to the top of the famous dome. ... More>>

  • Bauhaus Archive Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design
    The Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design in Berlin is concerned with the research and presentation of the history and impact of the Bauhaus (1919-1933), the most important school of architecture, design, and art of the 20th century. ... More>>

  • Brandenburger Tor
    The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's only remaining city gate, is the true symbol of the city and probably the most well known landmark in Berlin; it now stands as a symbol of the reunification of the two sides of this great city. ... More>>

  • Potsdamer Platz
    Completely destroyed during WWII, Potsdamer Platz today is the most famous square in Berlin. A city within the city, Potsdamer Platz is full of modern buildings, shops, and cinemas. ... More>>

  • Zoologischer Garten
    Zoologischer Garten is Germany's oldest zoo with the world's largest number of species. The animals were kept and bred here since 1844. Visitors will like this place as it has about 13,000 animals - from Panda bears to reptiles and snakes. ... More>>

  • Berlin Botanic Garden
    An oasis in the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, the Berlin Botanic Garden is a plant paradise of world importance with a history of over 300 years. The 17th century princely kitchen and herbal garden, which was located in the pleasure gardens of the Berlin castle is considered to be its forerunner. ... More>>

  • Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin
    Built as a summer residence for Prussian King's Frederick I beloved wife Sophie Charlotte Charlottenburg Palace is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of German capital. Despite being badly damaged during the World War II, the Palace's unique 18th century features can still be seen today. ... More>>

  • Egyptian Museum
    Annually about 500,00 visitors from all around the world come to admire the unique exhibits of Berlin Egyptian Museum. Its extensive collection, one of the world's biggest, tells about the history and culture of Ancient Egypt from 3000 BC until Roman times. ... More>>

  • Brucke Museum Brucke-Museum
    The museum is devoted exclusively to the group of artists called "Brucke" ("Bridge"). The group was founded in 1905 in Dresden by four students: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Fritz Bleyl, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Erich Heckel. It is the oldest of the German groups of artists to have a decisive impact on the development of 20th century art. ... More>>

  • Berlin Cathedral
    Berlin Cathedral is the former court cathedral of Prussia's royal family, the Hohenzollern and was conceived as a protestant answer to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. It was built to plans by Julius Carl Raschdorff from 1894-1905, during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II. ... More>>





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