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My 3 Days Berlin Top AttractionsDay 1, Sun May 10 2015
Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Berliner Dom 30 mins
2. 09:30 Altes Museum 2 hours, 30 mins
3. 12:00 Neues Museum 2 hours, 30 mins
4. 14:35 Pergamonmuseum 2 hours, 30 mins
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Transportation: S-bahn- Alexanderplatz or
Hackescher Markt
Web: www.berliner-dom.de
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun
noon-8:00pm (until 7:00pm in winter)
Admission: 5 for adults, 3 for students and
seniors, free for children 13 and under
Phone Number: 030 20269136
Address: Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
09:00 Berliner Dom Rating: Religious Sites
Visit Time: 30 mins
Built between 1894 and1905, the Berliner Dom is located
on Museum Island in Berlin and serves as a baroque
Cathedral. It is Berlins biggest Protestant Church and it also
functions as part of the dynasty of Prussian Hohenzollern. In
the past, it has served as a link between German
Protestantism and Hohenzollern.
This church is known for its Dome ceiling that is decorated
using eight mosaics. Between 1975 and 1982 it was rebuilt
to include spires and a simplified cupola. The Berliner Dom
contains more than 90 tombs and sarcophagis because it is
the tomb of the Hohenzollern family. Some of the tombs that
are displayed are the tombs of Prussian Kings, who were
Sophie Charlotte and Frederick the First. These tombs are
covered in lead and gold plated tin.
The Dome has an organ that contains more than 7000
pipes. It is known as a masterpiece and is among
Germanys largest. Visiting the Dome requires people to
have to go up 270 steps to get to its viewing gallery. The
interior of the Dome contains elements of the Reformation
period and the New Testament. There are also four towers
located directly next to the Dome.
Visitors to the Berliner Dom can go to one of the many
readings and concerts held at the Dome. It is possible for
visitors to get a guided tour of Berliner Dom. There is an
entrance fee for this attraction, but paying the fee gets
visitors a free audio guide.
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Transportation: S-bahn- Hackescher Markt. Bus-
100 to Lustgarten, 147, 157, or 358
Web: www.smb.museum
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm (Thur
until 10:00pm)
Admission: 8 for adults, 4 for students, free for
children 16 and under
Phone Number: 030 20905555
Address: Lustgarten, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
0.1 KM, 2 minutes by walking
09:30 Altes Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
Within the world of Neoclassical architecture, the Altes
Museum is among the most important works. The museum
was built between the year 1823 and 1830 and the style
reflects ancient Greek architecture. In 1904 the Altes
Museum became the home of its well-known collection of
Classical Antiquities including Ancient Greeks, Romans and
Etruscans.
The museums main floor was designed to accommodate
exhibits such as precious Greek silverware, bronze and clay
figures, gold jewelry and friezes. There is much Roman art
in the museum that is represented through mummy portraits
of the Roman Egyptians, mosaics, Caesar and Cleopatra
portraits, frescos and sarcophagi.
The front faade of the museum includes 18 columns
inspired by Greek Architecture which function as a support
system for the roof 87 feet high roof. Another beautiful part
of the museums structure is its rotunda dome, which was
originally designed to resemble the Pantheon in Rome. Also
included in the museum is the Berlin Cathedral.
Guests visiting the Altes Museum must check their coats at
the door. Flash photography is not allowed.
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Transportation: U-Bahn- Friedrichstrasse
Web: www.neues-museum.de
Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10:00am-6:00pm,
Fri-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm
Admission: 10 for adults, 5 for students and
children
Phone Number: 030 266424242
Address: Bodestrae, 10785 Berlin
0.2 KM, 2 minutes by walking
12:00 Neues Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
The Neuse Museum is the home of both the Museum of
Prehistory and Early History, and the Egyptian Museum with
its Papyrus Collection. It also houses artifacts in its
Collection of Classical Antiquities.
The Neues Museum was originally designed by the architect
Friedrich August Stuler but after suffering severe damage
during World War II the museum had to be completely
restored and was then recreated by David Chipperfield, a
British architect.
Some of the archeological treasures that can be found at
this museum include the Armana Art Collection, the
collection of Trojan antiquities and the skull that belonged to
the Neanderthal from Le Moustier. These items act as an
unusual panorama of humankinds early history.
The museum hold public events that includes guided tours
of the museums exhibits which both children and adults are
invited to participate in. The museum also occasionally runs
education workshops that are geared towards children.
Guided tours of the Neues Museum must be booked in
advance and are running both in English and German.
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Admission: 10 for adults, 5 for students, free for
children 16 and under
Phone Number: 030 20905577
Address: Bodestrae 3, 10178 Berlin
0.3 KM, 5 minutes by walking
14:35 Pergamonmuseum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
The Pergamon Museum was originally built to hold items
that were found during the excavation of the Berlin Museum.
One of these items was the Pergamon Alter frieze, which
was discovered in 1886. Today, the Pergamon Museum
holds three museums - The Collection of Classical
Antiquities, the Museum of Islamic Art and the Museum of
the Ancient Near East. This museum has gain its famous
due to the reconstruction of many prestigious pieces of
architecture. Some of the things that contributed to this were
the Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and the
Pergamon Altar.
In addition to the collections previously mentioned, the
Pergamon Museum also houses the Numismatic Collection.
This collection consists of approximately 50,000 coins and
has been on display since October of 2004, after
undergoing restoration for the previous six years.
Since 2008 the Pergamon Museum has been undergoing
renovations. This only involves closing certain exhibits
temporarily, but has not stopped the museum from
operating. The renovations being made to the building are
one part of the Museum Island Master Plan.
Entrance is free of charge for 18 years old or younger.
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Day 2, Mon May 11 2015
Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Checkpoint Charlie 30 mins
2. 09:40 Gendarmenmarkt 1 hour
3. 10:50 Unter den Linden 1 hour
4. 12:00 Holocaust Memorial 1 hour, 30 mins
5. 13:35 Brandenburg Gate 45 mins
6. 14:25 Reichstag 1 hour
7. 15:45 Tiergarten 1 hour
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Admission: 13 for adults, 9.50 for students, free
for children 16 and under
Phone Number: 030 2537250
Address: Friedrichstrae, 10969 Berlin
09:00 Checkpoint Charlie Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 30 mins
Checkpoint Charlie is the most famous crossing point at the
Berlins Wall from East Berlin and West Berlin during the
Cold War.
The Checkpoint Charlie Museum began in 1962 as a display
that took up two-and-a-half rooms. Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt, a
human rights activist felt that the display should be of the
Berlin Wall. Since its humble beginnings the Checkpoint
Charlie Museum has grown into an elaborate exhibition of
the Berlin Walls history. It was also meant to capture stories
from people who were affected by it.
The biggest challenge faced by this museum is the
recognition of human rights and the freedoms of people all
over the world. This is why the museums newest exhibit
addresses the history of the promotion of human rights from
the 1800s until now. This new exhibit also teaches visitors to
the museum about the parts of the world where people still
have to struggle for their rights and freedom.
This museum was started with objects that people used in
their quests to climb over the Berlin Wall. Visitors to the
museum can also read about the escapees that put their
lives in danger simply to escape. The museum also serves
to help people remember those who died trying to escape
through the Berlin Wall.
Visitors to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum are encouraged
to share their concerns and ideas about the world we live in.
The museum often takes visitors thoughts, ideas and
concerns into consideration when planning future exhibits,
making this museum one of the most interactive in the world
in a way most other museums never even stop to think of.
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Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin,
Germany
0.9 KM, 11 minutes by walking
09:40 Gendarmenmarkt Rating: Square
Visit Time: 1 hour
Gendarmenmarkt is one of Europes most beautiful squares
surrounded by three beautiful landmarks - the Konzerthaus,
the Franzosischer Dom and the Deutscher Dom. Located in
this squares center is a sculpture of the German poet
Freidrich Schiller. Towards the second half of the 17th
century the Gendarmenmarkt square was built as a home to
the Linden Markt. Today it is mostly known for its quiet and
architectural beauty.
the Konzerthaus was built in 1821 by the famous Berlin
architect named Karl-Freidrich Schinkel on top of the ruins
that were the National Theatre, which was burned down in
1817. Some of the buildings columns and outside walls
were re-used as part of the new building planning. The
building was badly damaged during World War II and did not
get reconstructed until 1984. It was then turned into the
concert hall for the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.
The Deutscher and Franzosischer are beautiful middle-ages
churches with some obvious similarities to each other.
The square is a great place to get some rest while strolling
between one sight of Berlin to the other. Simply lay back
and enjoy the beautiful architecture.
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Address: Unter den Linden
0.7 KM, 9 minutes by walking
10:50 Unter den Linden Rating: Avenue
Visit Time: 1 hour
Unter den Linden is Berlins main thoroughfare going all the
way from East Berlin to the West side. It got its name from
the Linden trees planted all along the long avenue. This
boulevard stretches from Museum Islands Schlossbruke all
the way to the Pariser Platzs Brandenburger Gate.
Since the 19th century the Unter den Linden had been
known as one of Berlins most popular streets with many
shops, restaurants and cafes that can keep anyone busy for
hours.
There are several historical buildings located here including
the Humboldt University, the Zeugh, Germanys historical
museum and the National Memorial to the Victims of War.
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Transportation: U-Bahn/S-bahn-
Brandenburger-Tor
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.stiftung-denkmal.de
Opening Hours: Open 24 hrs
Admission: Free but donations appreciated
Phone Number: 030 26394336
Address: Cora-Berliner-Strae 1, 10117 Berlin
0.9 KM, 11 minutes by walking
12:00 Holocaust Memorial Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
The Memorial To The Murdered Jews Of Europe is a
Holocaust monumentlocated in the center of Berlin, very
close to theBrandenburgGate. The impressive iron
monument was build by the architect Peter Eisenman and
was presented on May 2005.
The Memorial To The Murdered Jews Of Europe includes
an information center located underground as well as an
exhibition on the eastern side of the memorial.
Part of the exhibition is a data center that holdsthe names
of all theJewsthat were killed during the Holocaust.The
underground museumaims to explain the process
ofpersecution of the Jewish population in Germany before
and during the war. As part of that, it showcases the sites
where some of the most terriblehuman crimes took place.
The memorial itself is made of steal, which is empty of any
inscriptions.
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Transportation: S-bahn- Unter den Linden. Bus-
100
Opening Hours: Room of Silence daily
10:00am-6:00pm
Admission: Free
Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
0.5 KM, 6 minutes by walking
13:35 Brandenburg Gate Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 45 mins
The Brandenburger Tor also known as the Brandenburg
Gateis one ofBerlin's most visited attractions and one
thatonce symbolized the divided city of Berlin for many
years.The gate servedas the main entrance to the city of
Berlin when it was first built while muchlater, before the two
parts were united, visitors would come to BrandenburgGate
to climb to its observation tower simply to see the other side
of Berlin.
On the gate you could see the famoussculpture that
represents the Goddess of Victory.The sculpture was
actually held in captivity in France where it served as a
Napoleonic trophy. The gates design was inspired by the
Propylaea, which was the gateway that led to the Acropolis
an Athens whilethe decorations found on the gate depict
Greek mythology.
Directly next to the gate there are two landmarks -the
Pariser Platz and the American Embassy.
Damaged during the Second World War, the Brandenburger
Tor was restored in 1958 by East Berlin. When the Berlin
Wall was taken down in 1989, the gate was reopened. It
underwent another renovation in 2001 and reopened in
2002.
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Transportation: S-bahn- Unter den Linden. Bus-
100
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00am-midnight (last
entrance 10:00pm)
Admission: Free
Phone Number: 030 22732152
Address: Reinhardtstrae 39, 10117 Berlin
0.3 KM, 5 minutes by walking
14:25 Reichstag Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 1 hour
The Reichstag building, the location of the German
Parliament, was first constructed in 1894. Originally, the
Reichstag building consisted of four wings, two indoor
courtyards and a chamber. After the fire in the building in
1933, its original hall was completely destroyed and had to
be demolished, as the buildings dome. The building was
restored only in 1961 to become the meeting site for the
parliamentary committee.
The buildings entrance is composed of columns that hold
up a triangular garb. Visitors should climb the wide staircase
in order to reach the buildings main entrance.
The rebuilt dome at the Reichstag building is one of the
most popular views for visitors and many also use the lift
that can take you to the top of the building where you can
see the Tiergarten from the buildings viewing terrace.
Entering the building is free but you must register in
advance in the website.
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Transportation: S-bahn- Tiergarten
Opening Hours: Daylight hours
Admission: Free
Address: Berlin
1.6 KM, 21 minutes by walking
15:45 Tiergarten Rating: Park/Garden
Visit Time: 1 hour
Tiergarten is Berlins oldest public park and is quite large as
a park within a big city such as Berlin. Its a good place to
spend some time in while taking a break from the
sightseeing. It is conveniently located near many of the citys
top attractions.
Brandenburg electors originally used Tiergarten as a place
to hunt and it was not open to the public until the Prussian
King Friederich decided that this place should not be used
by selected few only.
World War II did a severe damage to the park and
afterwards even greater damage was done as Berlin
residents practically cut down the remaining trees in the
park to use them for firewood during the cold winters after
the war. By 1995, the local government in Berlin decided to
begin restoring it and by adding new plants, trees and
shrubs they brought the park back to life.
The Berlin Zoo moved into the Tiergarten park in 1844 and
remains there until today with its 13,000 animals.
The victory column, a golden haired goddess statue, can be
found in Tiergarten while the observation deck at the top of
the column provides breathtaking views of the park and the
areas surrounding it. The Bellevue Palace can also be found
in the Tiergarten while this 18th century palace that was
originally built for Prince August Ferdinand of Prussia is
used today as the official residence in Berlin of the German
president.
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Day 3, Tue May 12 2015
Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Bode Museum 2 hours
2. 11:10 DDR Museum 1 hour
3. 12:20 Fernsehturm 15 mins
4. 12:40 Alexanderplatz 1 hour
5. 14:00 Mrkisches Museum 1 hour
6. 15:30 East Side Gallery 1 hour
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Transportation: U-Bahn- Friedrichstrasse
Web: www.smb.museum
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm, Thur
10:00am-10:00pm
Admission: 8 for adults, 4 for students and
children
Phone Number: 030 20905577
Address: Am Kupfergraben, 10117 Berlin
09:00 Bode Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours
The Bode Museum, first opened in 1904, is the home for art
works of the Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque
style such as statuses, medals and coins. Its sculpture
collection is one of Germany's largest collections and its
Byzantine Art is also one of its prides and it is also well
known for the impressive coins cabinet.
There are more than 150 paintings in the Bode Museum
created anywhere from the third century to the 15th century.
There is also a great deal of iconographic art from Russia.
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Admission: 5.50 for adults, 3.50 for students
Phone Number: 030 847123731
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strae 1, 10178 Berlin
0.7 KM, 10 minutes by walking
11:10 DDR Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 1 hour
The DDR Museum in Berlin is a privately owned institution
that serves as one of the most visited Berlin museums.
Founded in 2005, the DDR Museum actually opened on July
15, 2006. The museums focus is the everyday life in GDR
and is a place where visitors can get a glimpse into what life
was like in East Germany. Visitors can also learn about the
border defences used at the Berlin wall and crimes that
were perceived as affecting the state security.
This museum is very interactive and allows visitors to look
past the doors and into the drawers to fully explore the
rooms. There are more than 200,000 objects on the display
in the DDR Museum is more than 200,000 making it a very
diverse museum. Periodically, events are held at the
museum and are open to the public.
The DDR Museum has restaurants where visitors can dine
on local foods that could often be found in East Germany
such as Ketwurst, which is a hot dog and Griletta, which
was a hamburger.
For a fee, visitors to the DDR Museum will be taken on an
informational guided tour.
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Transportation: U-Bahn/S-bahn- Zoologischer
Garten
Web: http://www.zoo--berlin.de
Opening Hours: The zoo is open daily
9:00am-5:00pm Jan 1-Mar 20 and Oct 26-Dec 31,
Mar 21-Sep 14 daily 9:00am-7:00pm, Sep 15-Oct
25 daily 9:00am-6:00pm
Admission: Individual admission to either the zoo
or the aquarium is 12 for adults, 9, for seniors
and students, and 6 for children 5 to 15. A
combined ticket costs 18 for adults, 14 for
seniors and students, and 9 for children 5-15
Phone Number: 030 254010
Address: Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin
0.5 KM, 8 minutes by walking
12:20 Fernsehturm Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 15 mins
Fersehtum is Berlins television tower standing more than
360 meters tall and as such it is Berlins tallest structure
which can be seen from virtually every part of Berlin. This
idea for a tower was first raised in 1958 as part of the East
Germanys government efforts to have an iconic office tower
in place. Two German architects proposed this towers
construction and deemed it the Tower of Signals.
It was on in late 1960s however that the idea for the
Fersehtum was re-launched after being designed by a group
of architects living in East Germany and with some help
from Swedish engineers the TV tower was built. It finally
opened in 1969 and became the DDRs pride. Films
covering the topic of communist propaganda were shown at
the Fersehturm to promote East Berlins quality of life.
Today, tourists can take an elevator from the base to the top
of the tower. The large sphere located at the top has a
viewing platform that gives you a 360 degree view of Berlin.
On a clear day, you may be able to see as far as 25 miles
away from the platform. At 207 meters high, directly above
the platform is a revolving restaurant called Telecafe.
Fersehtum sees close to 1.2 million visitors every year.
Tickets need to be obtained to get into the Fersehtum and
visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets online.
Visitors willing to pay for a VIP ticket can reserve a date and
a time for their arrival.
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Address: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany
0.5 KM, 6 minutes by walking
12:40 Alexanderplatz Rating: Square
Visit Time: 1 hour
Named to honor the Tsar of Russia, Alexander the First,
much of Berlins urban history can be reached through this
square as centuries of politics, culture and architecture are
captured. Today, the Alexanderplatz is mostly a shopping
area and a transit junction.
As the squares become the center of East Berlin, it was
used by the East Germany government to demonstrate the
socialist architecture.
In November of 1989, one million people gathered at the
Alexanderplatz to hold a demonstration protesting the
GDRE regime. This protest took place not long before the
Berlin Wall fell and was the biggest demonstration to ever
take place here.
The Alexanderplatz is where visitors will find The House of
Travel. Its name is ironic due to the fact that the GRD
placed many travel restrictions. Visitors that go there now
hold the publishing house known as Berliner Verlag. This is
where the offices of Berlins daily newspaper, Berliner
Zeitung, are now.
The Alexa Shopping Mall is now a part of the Alexanderplatz
and has a multiplex cinema located in it.
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Transportation: U-Bahn- Mrkisches Museum.
Bus- 147, 240, or 265
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Admission: 5 for adults, 3 children
Phone Number: 030 308660
Address: Am Kllnischen Park 5, 10179 Berlin
1.4 KM, 19 minutes by walking
14:00 Mrkisches Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 1 hour
The Markisches Museum set up in a red-brick church tells
the story of Berlins history through several themed rooms
each intends to show a different aspect of the culture and
lifestyles of those who live in Berlin in different periods of
time. Much of the museums focus is on the evolution of
Berlin and the region of Brandenburg. The evolution is
traced by the museums collection of models, sculptures,
coins, posters and weapons.
Between the interesting items you can find seven of the
original segments of the Berlin Wall, kept with their original
graffiti. Another interesting item is the Kaiserpanorama, a
highly popular device by Berliners at the time which is
basically a stereoscope that shows a collection of 3D
images.
This museum is also the home for the headquarters for the
Berlin City Museum Foundation which keeps over four
million documents and pieces of artwork all related to the
City of Berlin.
Located directly behind the Markisches Museum is the
Kollnischen Park were you can stoll, relax, or get a glimpse
of Berlins Official city bears. Entrance to the park is free
under 18 and on the first Wednesday every month.
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Transportation: U-Bahn- Warschauer Strasse
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.eastsidegallery-berlin.de/
Opening Hours: Daylight hours
Admission: Free
Phone Number: +49 (0)30 25 17 159
Address: Mhlenstrae, 10243 Berlin
2.2 KM, 29 minutes by walking
15:30 East Side Gallery Rating: Landmark
Visit Time: 1 hour
The East Side Gallery can be found on the most significant
remaining part of the Berlin Wall. It is over a kilometer long
and can be found spread out along the Spree Rivers banks.
In fact, it is the worlds longest open air gallery. Shortly after
the Berlin Wall came down 118 artists traveled from 21
countries to participate in creating the East Side Gallery by
each adding their own unique painting. Through their
paintings the artists were able to express their opinions
about political events that happened between the beginning
of 1989 and the end of 1990. More than 100 works of art
can be found at the East Side Gallery.
Due to weather conditions forty of the original paintings
needed to be restored in 2009. Since then, school groups
have often traveled to the East Side Gallery to receive a
guided tour. If a school group requests it, the staff of the
gallery schedules talks from some of the artists that have
contributed to the gallery. Visiting this attraction is a great
opportunity to learn about the histories of Berlin and
Germany in a way that allows one to gain a feel for what it
was like to be there.
In the spring of 2013 a German real estate developer
stopped parts of the Berlin wall from being removed while
local workers came together to prevent the East Side
Gallery from being dismantled as an act that tells the value
of the East Side Gallery to the German people.