Brandenburger Gate
Berlin with its lively cultural scene and its many places of interest is always worth a visit. One of the most visited places in the city, with its symbolic representation of the history of Berlin is the Brandenburger Gate. The gate was built 1788 until 1791, during the régime of the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm II. Today the gateis - after the years of the German separation – the national symbol for the unification of Germany. In addition to this historical symbol of Berlin, the city offers a vide variety of things to see and explore:

Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz, is located directly at the intersection of East – West Berlin, is the center of the city road and traffic infrastructure and colorful open space of a world class city. During the separation of East and West Germany , it was the center of the capital of the DDR. The World Clock and the Fountain of Peoples Friendship are famous symbols of this area and the DDR esthetic. Towering over the area is the tallest man made structure in Germany, the Berliner Television Tower with it 386 meters. The newest and largest shopping center „Alexa“ offers its visitors to more than just shopping.

Berliner Television Tower
A visit to the tallest man made structure in Germany is a must, if a visitor wants to get an overview of Berlin. From the panorama platform a visitor has the best view of the city and its places of interest. The tour restaurant, located at a height of 207 meters above the Alexanderplatz rotates completely twice an hour, and allows the guest to obtain a perfect all around view of the old and new city capital.

Nikolaiviertel
The reconstruction from 1981 – 1989 Nikolaiviertel is the old Berliner historical island surrounding the Nikolai Church, the oldest parish church in the city. Between the reconstructed historical buildings and modern apartments there are many restaurants, cafes, and shops that invite the visitor to take a walk and or shop. Places of interest are Ephraim-Palais, the Knoblauch-Haus, the „Gaststätte zum Nussbaum“ and the reconstructed „Gerichtslaube“ which was Berlins city hall during the middle Ages.

Hackescher Markt
The Hackescher Markt is at a junction between the cultural center and the cafes, bars and restaurants and is a famous starting point for excursions into the Berliner night life scene. At the northern part of the area one finds the „Hackeschen Höfe“, the largest enclosed courtyard in Germany. After being refurbished in the middle of the 1990s it has been retransformed into a highly lively mixture of art, culture, living area, shops und gastronomic establishments.

Gendarmenmarkt
The Gendarmenmarkt east of the Friedrichstraße, is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. The central building of the square is the Schauspielhaus built 1818 – 1821 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, today called the „Konzertsaal“. Bordering the north and the south of the square are the French Cathedral and the German Cathedral.

Unter den Linden
This historical Allee “Unter den Linden” leads from the historical city center to the Brandenburger Tor. The 1,5 kilometers of the Allee are boarded by royal palaces, theaters, libraries, and museums and international embassies and consulates. The Allee leads past the campus of the Humboldt – University and crosses the Friedrichstraße, to the traditional shopping center of the city. The German National Library, the Neue Wache, the Gerrman Historical Museum, and the German Staatsoper, the Opernpalais, the Komische Oper, the St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale and the Hotel Adlon all are located at the famous address “Unter den Linden”.

Berliner Dom
The Berliner Dom, built from 1894 – 1905 in the style of the Italian high renaissance, it is the largest Protestant church built in the 19 hundreds. Of particular historical and culturally historical value is the Hohenzollerngruft with approximately 100 coffins and tombstones. In the parish church, among other things, there is an altar wall with the 12 Apostles designed by Karl Fredich Schinkel and the large Sauer-Organ.

Museumsinsel
On the Museumsinsel there are five of the most significant museums of Berlin all located in close proximity.
Das Alte Museum - contains an Ancient Greek Art and Cultural Historical collection, and houses the Egyptian Museum.
Das Neue Museum – is currently under reconstruction – in 2009 this will be the new home of the Egyptian Museum with the famous bust of Nofretete, and it will house parts of the museum for Ancient and Early History.
Das Pergamonmuseum - contains a collection form the ancient artifacts, the Middle Eastern Museum, and the Museum for Islamic Art.

Friedrichstraße
Over 3,3 kilometers the Friedrichstraße leads straight through Berlin district “Stadtmitte”. At the northern end is the new Friedrichstadtpalast, reopened in 1984. During the division of Germany the Bahnhof Friedrichstraße was used as a boarder crossing from 1961 until 1989 between divided Germany. Located near by is the Deutsche Theater, the Berliner Ensemble and the Metropol Theater. The section of the Friedrichstraße south of the Allee „Unter den Linden“, is considered the noble and modern part of the street. Here one can find the Kaufhaus Lafayette and Friedrichstadtpassagen along with other shops. At the U-Bahnhof Kochstraße is the former boarding crossing Check Point Charlie and the Mauer Museum.