Attractions
Berlin:
Brandenburg Gate: Built during the reign of Frederick William II, the gate is considered to be a symbol of peace and unity.
Berlin Wall: The 160 kilometer wall was built in 1961 to divide Berlin into East and West. This barrier was destroyed in 1989 by a joyous German crowd. The only standing part is the East Side Gallery.
Reichstag: Serving today as the seat of the German Government, the building was pulled down during the Nazi regime and rebuilt in 1999.
Checkpoint Charlie: This is opened for visitors from 9am to 10pm. The former checkpoint is situated just beside the great divider between the east and the west. A few yards away you can find the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Ka De We: Located in the heart of the city of Berlin, Ka De We is the largest department store in Europe.
Berliner Dom: The base of the famous Berlin Cathedral was built in 1905. The beautifully crafted dome is full of mosaics and historical photographs. The sepultures of the old church hold the casket of 80 Prussian kings.
Museum Island: An archipelago of world-renowned museums is located in the central part of Berlin.
Tiergarten Park: Tiergarten is the largest park in Berlin and is the site of the annual Love Parade.
Charlottenburg Palace: The largest existing palace of Berlin, it is used today as a museum. The palace was built in memory of Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Frederick III.
Potsdam:
Park Sanssouci: This immense park is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Get there early, as there is a 2000 person/day entry limit at Sanssouci Castle, a fabulous Rococo palace with amazing interiors.
Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte Ehemaliges: Literally the “Memorial and Meeting-place Former KGB Prison.” From August 1945 it was occupied by soviet forces and was reconstructed as a prison for the counterintelligence.
Holländisches Viertel: Right in the middle of Potsdam are the "Dutch Quarters," built in the 18th century by the Dutch master builder Johann Boumann to attract other Dutch artisans. The quarters consist of 134 red brick houses, divided into four blocks. Learn about the history of the Dutch Quarters in the house at Mittelstraße 8.
Alter Markt: The “Old market” is in the historic city center.
New Market: The new market is an original preserved Baroque market square from the 18th century.
Park Babelberg: This World Heritage site is a beautiful park with a gothic-style castle.
Pfauninsel: A small island with free roaming peacocks.
Film Museum, Well worth a visit, the first German expressionist film was made at these studios. The next-door studios are home to Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten, a famous German soap opera.
Dresden:
Zwinger Palace: This Baroque palace features a nympheum, many sculptures, a bell pavilion and famous art collections. Do not miss the "Alte Meister" and Rafael’s famous Madonna Sistina.
Semperoper: One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. The acoustics and the orchestra, the Staatskapelle, are marvelously constructed. Wagner and Straus saw many opening nights here.
Frauenkirche: The reconstructed Church of Our Lady was completely destroyed during World War II but has now been reopened. The City of Coventry, which was also raided by the Luftwaffe during World War II, donated the golden cross for the dome of the church. Don’t miss the tower visit, and bring good shoes.
Fürstenzug: The biggest porcelain painting in the world shows the Saxon princesses and kings on horses and dressed in parade uniforms.
Albertinum Museum: The collection features artists ranging from Caspar David Friedrich to Rotloff and Van Gogh.
Gläserne Manufaktur: The Volkswagen factory where the luxury sedan, Phaeton, is constructed. A free tour is offered by Volkswagen.
Schloss und Grünes Gewölbe: The Green Vault is one of Europe's most dazzling treasure museums. You can view the world’s largest green diamond, the court of Aurengzeb and precious crown jewels.
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen: This website provides an comprehensive overview of all important museums in Dresden.
Kassematten: The remains of a medieval fortress are located under the terrace at the Elbe River.
Bamberg:
Cathedral: The cathedral is a late Romanesque building with four grand towers. It was founded in 1004 by the emperor Henry II, finished in 1012 and consecrated on May 6 of that year.
Neue Residenz: The “New Palace” was initially occupied by the prince-bishops in 1698. The magnificent Rose Garden offers excellent views of the city.
Jakobskirche: A beautiful 11th-century Romanesque basilica.
Michaelskirche: The restored 12th-century Romanesque church on the Michaelsberg was formerly the church of a Benedictine monastery, which now contains the Burgerspital (“almshouse”), the museum and the municipal art collections.
Munich:
Brandenburg Gate: Built during the reign of Frederick William II, the gate is considered to be a symbol of peace and unity.
Berlin Wall: The 160 kilometer wall was built in 1961 to divide Berlin into East and West. This barrier was destroyed in 1989 by a joyous German crowd. The only standing part is the East Side Gallery.
Reichstag: Serving today as the seat of the German Government, the building was pulled down during the Nazi regime and rebuilt with a glass dome in 1999.
Checkpoint Charlie: This is opened for visitors from 9am to 10pm. The former checkpoint is situated just beside the great divider between the east and the west. A few yards away you can find the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Ka De We: Located in the heart of the city of Berlin, Ka De We is the largest department store in Europe.
Berliner Dom: The base of the famous Berlin Cathedral was built in 1905. The beautifully crafted dome is full of mosaics and historical photographs. The sepultures of the old church hold the casket of 80 Prussian kings.
Museum Island: An archipelago of world-renowned museums is located in the central part of Berlin.
Tiergarten Park: Tiergarten is the largest park in Berlin and is the site of the annual Love Parade.
Charlottenburg Palace: The largest existing palace of Berlin, Charlottenburg Palace is used today as a museum. The palace was built in memory of Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Frederick III.
