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Best walking tour in Berlin
Berlin is a city filled with fun, music, and festivals. But it’s also a city full of history, and you’ll immerse yourself in it.
The walking tour in Berlin starts at Pariser Platz, a square near the Academy of Arts. From here you’ll visit first the Brandenburg Gate, the most important symbol of the city. It’s one of the oldest gates in Berlin and a symbol of peace against war. This gate is 26 meters high and has five entrances. But before, only royal family members were allowed to enter through the main entrance. The building was destroyed and damaged during the Second World War. After the unification of Berlin, it was repaired. Today this monument is very famous and appreciated. Tourists can’t wait to take a picture of it during their trip.
Mémorial de l’Holocauste
Then you’ll continue the tour to a very touching place, that will change your trip in Berlin and your life. We are talking about the Mémorial de l’Holocauste, the most famous place of memory in the German capital. This symbol of murdered Jews of Europe is a big rectangular haze.
In the area of the Memorial, you’ll visit the exhibition regarding victims of the Holocaust. Here you’ll find authentic pieces of evidence and photographs of families who experienced this horror. The most touching room is the “Room of Names”. In this room, it will be projected the names, year of birth, and year of death of each victim of this terrible page of history. The purpose of this is not to forget but to remember and give voice to the millions of innocent dead.
Berlin Wall
The next monument of the walking tour will be the Berlin Wall, a very emotional place.
Berlin Wall is the most characteristic place in the city. It was a wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War years. The purpose was to separate the western part of the city from the eastern.
Today, what remains are only pieces of the wall. Locals and tourists damaged the wall, and it has also been destroyed years ago.
Checkpoint Charlie
Then the tour continues to another important historic monument.
Checkpoint Charlie is a place you shouldn’t miss if you’re visiting Berlin. It was the border point between East and West Berlin, and foreigners could pass only through it to the other side. This place is the symbol of the Cold War and when you’ll visit it you’ll live in its original atmosphere. The museum documents the history of the city, the construction of the wall, and its symbol of the struggle for human rights. You’ll see a lot of original objects that people used to cross the wall and escape. You’ll live a suggestive experience.
Reichstag and Gendarmenmarkt
Reichstag
In the last part of the tour, you’ll discover two attractions very appreciated by tourists and also by locals.
The Reichstag is a building that hosts the Parliament’s meetings but which is also open to tourists. Previously, the Reichstag was built to host the Imperial Diet of the Second Reich: an official assembly. Today this amazing building is a symbol of Berlin’s rebirth and power. A glass dome, that represents the reunification of the city, characterizes the building. This dome is one of the most favorite attractions in Berlin. Indeed, here you’ll admire the best panoramic view of the city. You can’t miss it!
Gendarmenmarkt is a very particular and characteristic square in Berlin. It hosts two important twin churches: the French and the German Church. In the square, you’ll visit the Konzerthaus Berlin, which is the most important concert hall in the city. It’s also considered the top five concert halls in the world for opera and classical music.
The best walking tour in Berlin ends here. Hope you enjoyed it!! Don’t miss 16 amazing things to see in Berlin before you leave!
Other information
The tour takes place with an English-speaking guide. If you are interested in this walking tour through Berlin, you have just to reserve the activity and choose the day you prefer! Don’t worry if you can’t attend the tour anymore! The cancellation is free and you don’t need to pay anything.
Where to stay
One of the popular places to stay for young travellers in Berlin is the Auberge de tournesol. Located on a quiet side street in Friedrichshain, arguably Berlin’s most vivid and happening district, you’re only minutes away from some of the best landmarks and clubs in the city. Sunflower Hostel offers all the amenities you may need, and the prices are reasonable. It is a perfect place to meet like-minded travellers! You couldn’t make a better choice for your stay in Berlin!
Best walking tour in Berlin
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The meeting point of the tour is Pariser Platz, a famous square in Berlin.
