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Berlin is the capital of Germany

By German standards, Berlin is a young city, but there are many architectural monuments, and not only ancient ones. Imperial spirit reigns in Berlin, because it is the capital of Prussia, warlike and arrogant. The "Checkpoint Charlie" Museum talks about the Berlin Wall.

Reichstag

A bit of history

Around 1200, at the place where it is now BerlinThere were two trading settlements - Berlin and Cologne. In 1307 they united, and by 1400 the population of united Berlin was about 8 thousand people.

This story was destined to be repeated many years later: the capital of Prussia, later the German Empire, after World War II was divided into zones of occupation - the western sectors merged into West Berlin, which was endowed with a special status, but was actually part of the FRG.

The government of the German Democratic Republic separated West Berlin with a wall that became a symbol of the Cold War, which was destroyed in 1989, and the two Germany merged into one country with the capital in Berlin. The population of a united Berlin was 3.4 million.

Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer, officially Antifaschistischer Schutzwall)

Sights

By German standards, Berlin is a young city, but there are many architectural monuments, and not only ancient ones. ABOUT Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer, officially Antifaschistischer Schutzwall)tells the museum "Checkpoint Charlie", and from the wall itself there are red stripes on the pavement.

Brandenburger Gate

The imperial spirit reigns in Berlin, because it is the capital of Prussia, warlike and arrogant. The two most characteristic symbols are the building. Reichstag (Reichstag)reminiscent of the dark pages of history, and Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor). They are one of the 14 city gates, built in 1791, have survived to this day. The four bronze horses traveled to Paris in 1806: Napoleon ordered the quadriga to be removed and sent as a trophy to Paris. But after 8 years, Napoleon’s troops were defeated and the horses, who returned in 1812 to their place, and today adorn the gates.

Gedächtniskirche

Of all the streets of Berlin, the most famous are Kurfürstendamm and Unter den LindenAvenue Kurfürstendamm built 135 years ago. Chancellor Bismarck wanted to have a street no worse than the Champs Elysees in Paris. Today it is a street of shopping centers and boutiques.

Here is the symbol of West Berlin, Kaiser Wilhelm-Gedechtniskirche Memorial Church (Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche or Gedächtniskirche)destroyed in 1943 during an air raid. Its ruined bell tower was left as a memory of the terrible war years, putting next to the modern church ensemble.

Berlin Zoo

Here in the city center is located Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Berlin), where another symbol of Berlin lives - a bear adorning the coat of arms of the city.

Unter den Linden Boulevard

Boulevard Unter den Linden - the name translates "under linden trees" - a cozy place with many cafes. Equestrian monument to Frederick the Great - a place of dates (under the tail of a horse). From here you can take a double-decker sightseeing bus around the city, or you can just sit and enjoy a city cup of coffee.

Pergamon Museum (Pergamonmuseum)

For those who love art, 170 museums are open in Berlin, the most famous of which are on Museum Island - Between the Kupfergraben districts and the Spree River.

Here is located Pergamon Museum (Pergamonmuseum)in which is stored Pergamon Altar, or the altar of Zeus, with a sculptural frieze. The altar, dated II century BC, was found at the end of the XIX century in the vicinity of Smyrna.

On the Museum Island is located and Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie), which contains a magnificent collection of impressionists.

Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie)

Berlin suffered very much during World War II, but today almost all restoration work has been completed, and the German capital is pleased to welcome guests.

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