Greetings and welcome to this last surviving guide to discovering the amazing monuments of Berlin! This tour is ideal if you’re travelling to the German capital and you’re interested in exploring the city’s history. Berlin is really a city of history and its monuments attest to the various changes which have occurred in its history. It is time to get closer and see what places should not be omitted during the Berlin tour.

1. Brandenburg Gate

The journey starts at Brandenburg Gate which is neoclassical triumphal arch and political symbol of Berlin and united Germany. This monument was built in the 18th century, but the events that occurred in this city were observed to have split and rejoined. Check out the distinctive structure and read more about the numerous events that have happened within these walls.

Tip: Stop by the Gate during the early morning so that you can take beautiful pictures with none or just a few people around since the place will be closed to cars during the sunset.

2. Berlin Wall Memorial

It is impossible to visit Berlin without having an idea regarding the Cold War and the division of Germany. This is that the Berlin Wall Memorial helps you plunge into this unique period of history. There are many things to do here, like walking along the Wall, and reading biography of victims of political divide, to be sensitive to divide and rule mentality.

3. Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust was in every way a genocide of Jews, this great monument known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe reigns in its potency and makes people thoughtful. This memorial is made up of 2,711 concrete pillars standing in different heights so as to give a more complicated looking like a maze. When visiting the memorial, they have designed it in a way that offers you time to think and also times to pay respects for the lost ones during this evil period.

4. Reichstag Building

The building of the German Parliament, known as the Reichstag Building, is truly remarkable architectural work connecting history and today. Use your guide to explain the importance of the building and then perform a guided tour to see the glass rooftop where you can have an incredible panoramic view of Berlin. Do not forget to make an appointment in advance because it is always crowded with visitors.

5. Checkpoint Charlie

Immerse in the history of the world at Checkpoint Charlie and experience the time of the Berlin Wall. Currently this is a popular historical site and an open air museum representing the division of the city as well as reunification of the East and West Berlin. Visit the gallery of the escape stories and the actualities of living in a divided city. That is why it can become the integral part of attraction’s portfolio for those people who have an interest in history.

6. Victory Column

Climb up the foundations of ‘Siegessäule’ locally known as the Victory column for an excellent view of Berlin. This colossal edifice is dedicated to the great victories of the Prussian army and also presents stunning view of the city main attractions. To make your panoramic experience even more exciting you can climb to the observation deck through the spiral staircase or use the elevator.

7. Gendarmenmarkt

Step back in time and instead wander around Gendarmenmarkt one of the most attractive places in Berlin. Take a look at the beautiful interior and exterior of the French and German Cathedrals, and the Complexe Concert. The same is transformed to one of the favorite place to visit especially during the season of Christmas when it turns to place the Christmas market.

8. Charlottenburg Palace

Bring your monument visiting to an end and take a look at the Charlottenburg Palace, the largest palace in Berlin. Take a look at the beautiful baroque building, and get inside to examine lavish staterooms and ornate gardens. Oh by the way, do not forget that this trip is also about the Hohenzollern dynasty that previously inhabited this place.

Conclusion

The monuments of Berlin tell quite an interesting story of the city’s past. To be able to fully appreciate each location, everything from the Brandenburg Gate to Charlottenburg Palace has its own story to tell. Try to time your visit to fit the periods and regimes represented by each of the monuments you wish to see. Here comes an informative journey into the city of Berlin!