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Is there anything Berlin can't do? The diversity in the city's heart makes it a place with something for everyone, with museums and galleries for culture enthusiasts, plus 72-hour parties for the vultures, ahem, vultures. Berlin is one of the most important cities in the modern world, a place whose reputation regularly puts it at the top of to-do and best-of lists, as people from all over the world come here to see its famous buildings, sightsee, explore the incredible museums, and have a good time—the most exciting nightlife in Europe.

The Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a very famous destination when visiting Berlin. Between 1814 and 1919, only the royal family and the noble Pfuel family members could pass through the central arch. Now, it is no longer divisive but also open to the public. It is intended to symbolise peace and unity and is one of the most famous monuments in Germany.

Berlinale

The Berlinale, called the “Berlin International Film Festival," was established in 1951. It is the most famous film festival in the world in terms of visitor numbers. An integral part of the global cultural calendar, Potsdamer Platz is transformed every February into a glittering stage where names from the film industry perform. Exhibitions also occur in other parts of the city, such as at Alexanderplatz, the Zoo Palast in Tiergarten, and a converted crematorium (the quiet, green Kulturquartier) in Wedding.

East Side Gallery

This is one of Berlin's most photographed tourist attractions. It is the most significant remaining section of the wall, decorated with 101 paintings by international artists from 1990. The stunning portrait of Dmitri Vrubel depicting Brezhnev and Hönecker kissing, a Soviet sign of great respect, is undoubtedly the most iconic image. In 2017, a meter-high metal fence was erected around the wall to prevent the recent vandalism that has plagued the border, an irony that has not gone unnoticed by visitors.

Holocaust Memorial (Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas)

The Holocaust Memorial is a famous memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe that is intentionally disorienting and was built by the architect Peter Eisenman. It’s a remarkable sculptural statement that leaves an uneasy feeling in the minds of those who are visiting the museum. To get a complete experience, you have to walk into it. It’s a haunting place, especially in the middle of the monument, where it’s easy to feel a sense of confinement. In the early stages, many critics were often focused on the monument’s lack of specificity. There was nothing to blame Germany for because there was no obvious symbolism or recognition of German blame, but the museum has won grudging awards from many former critics.

Freiluftkino

Summer is the best time to explore Berlin's outside beauty. There are lots of parks on every side of Berlin. During the summer season, Berlin's most significant public parks—including Rehberge in Wedding, Hasenheide in Neukölln, and Volkspark Friedrichshain Rehberge in Wedding—are open for their cinemas. Enjoy every evening with a glass of beer and snacks, and for a more arthouse experience, visit Neues Off, Odeon Kino, or Moviemento.

Tiergarten

The Tiergarten looks like an inner-city island, one and three kilometres wide on the Berlin city map. Tourists and Berliners use the garden to relax, do sports, walk, and while away the day. You can use the city’s most famous park for relaxing, stretching your legs with a stroll, jogging, or cycling, which is full of beauty during spring and summer. In summer, you will find many families with their children and young people who come to enjoy sunbathing with beer, snacks, and the outside beauty.

Sanssouci

Sanssouci Palace is a must-see place in Potsdam, which is near Berlin. It is a masterpiece ensemble of architecture, sculptures, and garden art. While exploring the palace itself, we can spend hours in its gardens, the ornate Bildergalerie, and the Neue Kammern (‘new chambers’). It will take at least four hours to see the entire palace.