▲The city's compelling memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust is located south of the Brandenburg Gate.

▲The best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, Checkpoint Charlie is now a top tourist attraction, although the guardhouse is, in fact, a reproduction. It stands near the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

▲Named after the Russian Tsar Alexander I, this major commercial area houses numerous shopping malls and department stores, and is the location of the iconic Fernsehturm, or TV Tower.

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Berlin's most visible reminder of the destruction met by the city during WWII, the church ruins stand next to a separate belfry, completed in 1963.

▲The city's famous public square and traffic intersection is now a byword for modernity and high-tech design.

▲Site of an attractive architectural ensemble, including the Konzerthaus (concert hall) and the French and German Churches, this monumental square is also the location of Berlin's annual Christmas Market.

▲Dating back to the late 17th century, this picture perfect palace offers an ideal retreat from the city. Make sure to look inside: the interior features lavish baroque and rococo-style decoration.

▲A potent symbol of war and reunification, the historic Reichstag building is the seat of the German parliament, the Bundestag.

▲The capital and largest city of Germany, Berlin is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan, and multicultural cities in Europe.

▲The breathtaking panorama from the top of the landmark Victory Column.

▲The original cathedral was consecrated in 1454. What you see today was completed in 1905 during the period of the German Empire.

▲The northern part of an island in the River Spree, so named for the cluster of internationally-renowned museums occupying the area.

▲This 18th-century neoclassical monument is one of the most recognized landmarks in Germany.

▲A leisurely way to admire Berlin is to take a sightseeing cruise along the Spree River.

▲This is the most-visited zoo in Europe and deserves its reputation as one of the finest in the world. It has one of the most comprehensive collection of species found anywhere.

▲This ominous-sounding visitor attraction stands on the site of Berlin's former SS and Gestapo headquarters. A Documentation Center and three permanent exhibitions showcase Nazi tyranny.

▲A stunning piece of architecture, the glass dome at the very top of the Reichstag has a 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape. It's open to visitors by prior registration.

▲Situated on Museum Island, this is where to browse a priceless collection of Middle Eastern and Islamic art.

▲Centerpiece of the Tiergarten is the 220-ft (67-m) tall Victory Column. The public viewing platform offers a jaw-dropping perspective of the German capital.

▲Berlin's premier green space, this inner-city park provides a haven of tranquility for tourists and residents alike.

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Find out what oppression was like in the former DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik). Exhibition highlights include a surveillance room and a prison cell.

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Looking for some down time? Why not float in a pool of salt water while chilling out to some seriously good music at this futuristic spa.

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Held annually in the city in February, the Berlinale sees films in competition compete for the coveted Golden Bear. The Berlinale Palast is the venue for the competition premieres.

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If you're a fan of street art, head for this open-air gallery—a series of murals painted directly on a 4,317-ft (1,316- m) long remnant of the Berlin Wall.

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Originally built for the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, today's multipurpose arena hosts football and athletics tournaments, among other sporting and entertainment events.

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One of the most famous boulevards in Europe is named for the linden (lime) trees that line the avenue.

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This extraordinary eye-opener is a cylindrical acrylic glass aquarium with a built-in transparent elevator. It's located inside the Radisson Blu Hotel.

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Today a museum and favorite tourist spot, this Renaissance fortification also serves as an open air concert venue in the summertime.

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The largest Jewish museum in Europe, this outstanding cultural facility has several interesting exhibitions.

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Berlin is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan, and multicultural cities in Europe. Long ago divided, the German capital now welcomes tourists from all over the world. Besides an exciting collection of unique and historic visitor attractions, the city is also recognized for hosting prestigious cultural events, including the annual Berlin International Film Festival.

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