Five Places to Visit in Berlin

Berlin, the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of the country and it is also the largest city in Germany and the second most populous city. Berlin is known for its rich history and the tourists know Berlin for its lively nightlife, bars, clubs, its many cafés, beautiful street arts, and numerous museums, palaces, and sites of historic interest. There are a lot of things to see and do in the city, so check out Berlin when you visit Germany.

If you’re thinking of visiting this city, check out our list of five places to visit in Berlin.

1. Berlin Wall Memorial - The Berlin Wall was a barrier that was constructed on 13 August 1961 by the German Democratic Republic that divided West Berlin from East Berlin. The wall was finally torn down in 1989. Now the wall is full of beautiful paintings and street art.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Berlin Wall by Tracy Hunter

2. Jüdisches Museum – This place is Jewish Museum and it’s a good place to visit if you want to learn about the history of Jews in Germany. The museum has a permanent exhibition on two millennia of German-Jewish history there is also a changing exhibitions and impressive modern architecture by Daniel Libeskind.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Jüdisches Museum by rosmary

3. Berliner Dom – This church is the biggest and most impressive in Berlin, the church was built at the turn of the century (19th/20th). Located next to the museum island. The entrance fee is €7 and you can climb on top for a beautiful view over the Berlin center.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Berliner Dom by tjuel

4. New Synagogue - The building today houses the Centrum Judaicum foundation which opened in 1995 it is an institution for the preservation of Jewish memory and tradition. Until the infamous Kristallnacht pogrom of November 1938 when the Synagogue was attacked by Nazi thugs and heavily damaged, Jewish citizens had enjoyed full equality and civic rights, enshrined in the 1850 Prussian constitution.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): New Synagogue by jmv

5. Friedrichswerdersche Kirche - The church is located near Unter den Linden/Museum Island, and the church was finished in 1830 by Schinkel. There is also a nice exhibition inside and the plus side is entry to the place is free.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Friedrichswerdersche Kirche by steffenz

These are just some of the places you could see and visit in Berlin. There are much more to see and visit.

Have you been to Berlin? Feel free to share your tips and recommendations.