Here comes our brief guide to exploring this historic yet keeping up with the most contemporary city of Berlin. Everyone will find something of interest in this bright and lively city as its offers numerous attractions to see. If you enjoy history, architecture, art, food, and an amazing atmosphere no matter what, you will love Berlin. Of course, if you’re planning a trip to Berlin, you’d like to know what are the finest gems, worth visiting; so in this guide, we will provide you with a list of what to see and avoid in Berlin.

1. Brandenburg Gate

One would not go wrong visiting the Brandenburg Gate as this is one of the famous architectural structure that depict the Historic past and reunification of Germany. This neo classical architectural marvel was constructed in the late eighteenth century and have seen many a historic moment of Germany. Visit the Pariser Platz square where it stands and take a picture of this unifying architectural masterpiece.

2. Berlin Wall Memorial

The Berlin Wall Memorial is one of the places that every tourist should visit when in Berlin. This rather sad place also tells the story of the cold war in this city. Take a stroll at the restored parts of Chapel and Pottery Ward, meet some of the heroic attempts made by East Germans to flee, and go to Documentation Centre to receive more historical information.

3. Museum Island

Originally known as the Museumsinsel, Museum Island is actually a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses five stellar arts museums. On this day, one can visit the magnificent collection of the Pergamon Museum comprising of ancient relics, the Altes Museum boasting of the Greek and Roman antiquities and finally, the famous Neues Museum, which exhibits Egyptian and prehistoric art work.

4. Reichstag Building

The building hosts the German Parliament besides being an architectural symbol. It is possible to take a guided tour to get to the spectacular 91-meter glass dome, created by the architect Norman Foster, that also contains the viewing platform with the sight of the city. You should remember that the Great Wall of China trip tends to attract a lot of visitors and is rather popular; thus, do not let yourself be left without a chance to visit this amazing place, make sure you have had your trip booked in advance.

5. East Side Gallery

When in Berlin, anyone interested in art or history should definitely take some time and visit the East Side Gallery. This is an open air gallery that covers over one kilometer of the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall. See inspiring murals by the international artists and discover the stories of hope, freedom and unity portrayed in them.

6. Charlottenburg Palace

Leave the historic city centre behind and immerse yourselves into the beauty of Charlottenburg Palace. This beautiful baroque palace is not only the largest royal palace in Berlin but also was built in the 17th century. Discover its rich interior and extensive grounds, together with the story of the Prussian Crown.

7. Tiergarten

Tiergarten is another important park in Berlin since it’s the city’s Central park giving visitors a chance to be surrounded with natural environment. This is one of the largest parks in the city and is excellent for a leisurely stroll or cycling through though no bicycles are allowed here. Go for a stroll along the shores of Neuer See or just lie down on the grass taking a break from sightseeing, take a walk through the Berlin Zoological Garden, or have a picnic.

8. Checkpoint Charlie

The former frontline between East and West is just a short walk from the hotel; visit Checkpoint Charlie, today’s atrraction. Escape attempts could be seen in the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, billboards provided additional infomation and overall made me understand the true struggle of Berliners during those days.

9. Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is the main office core of Berlin and it is a commercial center with shops, cafés, restaurants and places for entertainment. Visit the famous TV Tower to get a sight of the city, visit the historic area called Nikolaiviertel or spend time shopping in Alexa Shopping Centre. This rather colourful site can be considered to be a perfect embodiment of today’s Berlin.

10. Berlin Cathedral

The Berlin Cathedral often called the Berliner Dom is one of the most beautiful buildings placed on the Museum Island. Admire the dome that forms the house of God, with a chance to go up to the dome to view the entire church, also look at the beautiful stained glass windows and some fine mosaics within the church building.

There is a lot to see and do in Berlin whether your interests are in culture, food, history, sports, art or nature, people will have things to take home with, to remind them of their time in Berlin. It has all your much-needed tourisms; historical sites, art galleries and museums and some colorful neighborhoods. You should always find out more about the places where you are heading and, of course, don’t hesitate to taste some local food during your trip. In Berlin’s expectation: Come and let it take your breath away!