Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Stay in Berlin and Get Mesmerized with Its Cultural Heritage

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is known for its numerous cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, festivals, museums and historical attractions. Though it was damaged badly during the Second World War, but it has reconstructed itself into an interesting capital city. Berlin is an important cultural, political and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the European Union. Make your trip to the German capital a rewarding one by choosing to stay in one of the Berlin holiday apartments.The best way to enjoy your time in the German capital is by searching for Berlin serviced apartments in the best selling areas like Mitte, Charlottenburg, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Tiergarten. All these districts are also a mixed bag of numerous restaurants, shops and attractions. Berlin, in many ways is a beautiful city to explore, so take your time exploring its beautiful sights.

Some of the interesting attractions such as museums, galleries and palaces that are worth visiting are listed below :




Museumsinsel- “Museum Island” or more commonly known as “Museumsinsel,” this attraction is a must visit during your stay in one of the holiday Berlin Apartments. It is home to the large Pergamon-Museum which displays a huge collection of ancient Greek, Middle-Eastern, Islamic art and architecture. Some other significant museums that you can also visit in this Museum Island are the Altes Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode Museum and the Neues Museum.

Berlin Dom- This is an outstanding and biggest church in Berlin, located just a short distance away from the Museum Island. From the dome of the church, you get a panoramic view of the city centre. Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche-This is a 19th century church, featuring a hexagonal bell tower and an octagonal prayer hall.
Bundestag- Located close to the Brandenburg Gate, Bundestag is the parliament of Germany. The most stunning feature of the building is its glass dome that offers a great view of Berlin.

Checkpoint Charlie- This is one of the important tourist attractions of Berlin. It is the best-known part of the Berlin Wall that connects the East Berlin and West Berlin. This checkpoint symbolizes the agony of the Cold War.
Berlin Wall- Berlin Wall is towards the east of the city centre, along the River Spree. This is a must-see attraction and worth exploring while staying in one of the Berlin holiday apartments. The most notable highlight of this wall is the East Side Gallery that features beautiful murals.

Other than these amazing landmarks, Berlin is also known for its mouth-watering cuisine. In the restaurants, close to your Berlin apartment, you can sample Currywurst or Eisbein. For shopping, visit the upscale markets of Ku’Damm and Friedrichstrabe. Berlin Film Festival, Lange Nacht der Museen and Oberbaumbrucke Festival are a few festivals when the city receives lots of visitors.
So explore this fascinating capital city of Germany.

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