Berlin, rich in history, is the capital of Germany, with magnificent historical buildings and architecture, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the European Union. There are numerous art galleries and museums to explore in Berlin. The city also hosts many sporting and cultural events and is an ideal place for shopping.
It is home to many large-scale attractions and is a city of festivals and cultural events, such as the Berlin Film Festival, the city’s main cultural event. It also has several movie theaters, opera houses and concert halls. The best-known museum and one of the most popular tourist attractions is the Museminsel (The Island Museum). Other main points of interest are the Berlin Wall monument, two zoos, aquariums and several observation platforms.
TRAVEL GUIDE
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Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Berlin International Film Festival
- Tiergarten (Berlin Park)
- Story of Berlin Museum
- Berlin Wall
- Brandenburg Gate
- Berliner Funkturm
- Reichstag
- Siegessäule
- Potsdamer Platz
- Holocaust Memorial
General Information
Altitude: 34 masl
Surface Area: 891 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: German
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
The Tegeles International Airport is Berlin’s main airport and is located 8 km from the city center, inside the city limits. It has a bus station offering a city service to the downtown area. It does not have a subway station.
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