| The capital city of Germany, Berlin, is also the | | | | Gemäldegalerie houses thousands of |
| country's largest city with a population of 4.5 | | | | European paintings from the 13th to 18th century. |
| million in its metropolitan area alone. The city's | | | | Most museums charge admission fee for guests |
| roots are quite multicultural and lend the city a | | | | who are 16 years old and older. Fees range from |
| unique social atmosphere. Berlin is also known for | | | | EUR6 to EUR8. |
| its nightlife and sights of historic interest. Here are | | | | There are also some architecturally interesting and |
| a few reasons why you should visit Berlin, | | | | historic churches in the city that are guarante3ed |
| Germany. | | | | to impress architecture enthusiasts; the biggest |
| For architecture enthusiasts, Berlin is a must see. | | | | and most impressive of which is the Berliner Dom. |
| This is because the architectural style of the city | | | | Another is Nikolaikirche, which is the oldest church |
| varies from place to place as most of the | | | | in Berlin, with its foundations dating to the 13th |
| buildings in central Berlin were reconstructed after | | | | century. |
| World War II. Some medieval structures still stand | | | | To really see the city many visitors to Berlin like |
| near Alexanderplatz while very modern glass and | | | | to view it from a height. The impressive |
| steel buildings were built in Potsdamer Platz | | | | cityscape can be viewed from a number of |
| providing a very interesting contrast. | | | | observations decks scattered in the city. The TV |
| Although German is the main language of the city, | | | | tower Berliner Fernsehturm in Alexanderplatz is |
| tourists will be able to find travel information and | | | | Germany's tallest structure standing at 368 |
| travel literature in English and sometimes in French. | | | | meters high and this observation deck is located |
| Owing to the World Cup 2006, all public | | | | 204 meters above ground. Visitors need to buy |
| transportation staff in the city received language | | | | tickets to gain entry to the tower. As of |
| training and they are now able to converse in | | | | November 2008, tickets cost EUR9.50. |
| English for the greater convenience of visitors. | | | | Tourists may also sign up for walking tours |
| Berlin has a highly efficient public transport system | | | | around the city. Information regarding walking |
| and travellers will not have any difficulty in | | | | tours is usually available at the hotel's front desk. |
| exploring the city. | | | | Insider Tours provide English language walking |
| Berlin has so many museums to offers its | | | | tours for which reservations are not needed. |
| sightseers that it is almost impossible to visit the | | | | Sightseers are only needed to show up at a |
| city's numerous museums in a day. If pressed for | | | | pre-designated time and place. |
| time, sightseers may limit visits to historical and | | | | Berlin also has a lot of theatre houses, opera |
| art museums. Deutsches Historisches Museum is | | | | houses, cinemas, and concert halls. Cultural events |
| known for its comprehensive coverage of | | | | take place all year round, and visitors can watch |
| German history. Museumsinsel features an | | | | excellent theatre plays, operas and films if so |
| extensive collection of ancient Greek, ancient | | | | inclined. |
| Middle-Eastern and Islamic art. | | | | |