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Introduction
Berlin is a city of contrasts and contradictions, full of excitement and forever evolving. Perhaps the latter point is the most poignant. The old and new German capital is in a constant state of flux, always "becoming" something without havin... Continue reading »
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History
Berlin is in good shape - and that's despite, not because, of its 800-year long history. Back in 1300, the two neighboring trading towns of Berlin and Coelln joined forces centering in the district now called Mitte (meaning "center"). All... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Whatever your budget and whatever your taste, the choice of places to stay in Berlin is vast. From astronomically expensive establishments boasting every conceivable luxury to basic backpackers' hostels; from mammoth international hotel chain... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Before the fall of the Wall, eating in Berlin was regarded as a minor sideline to the more important matter of drinking. Guests wanting to sample a "typical Berlin dish" could easily be dissuaded by the mere mention of such alleged delicacies... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Famous throughout the world as a Mecca for culture and entertainment, many people would claim that Berlin is itself little more than one big entertainment complex. Yet, there are some special places in this entertainment nirvana, the best of... Continue reading »
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Tours
Most cities only have one center, but Berlin has two. Although East and West Berlin have successfully interwoven to form a more-or-less homogeneous city, city planners are still trying to cope with the "problem" of two centers. Brandenburg... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Currently three major airports service Berlin: The northwestern Airport Berlin-Tegel (TXL) (+49 1805 00 0186 / http://www.berlin-airport.de/); the southeastern Airport Berlin-Schönefeld (+49 1805 00 0186 / http://www... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Berlin State: Berlin Country: Germany Berlin By The Numbers: Population: 3.4 million (city), 4.9 million (metropolitan) Average Annual Days with Rainfall: 225 days Average January Temperature: -6°C / 31°F Average July Temperat... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Berlin's history is dark, not only as Hitler's nerve center of Nazi horror, but also as the battleground of the Cold War. But with its field of new skyscrapers, hip clubs, and fashion boutiques, postmillennium Berlin has recast itself as the... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information For visitor information, head for Berlin Hauptbahnhof (the central rail station), open daily 8am to 10pm. There's another tourist office at Neues Krarnzler Eck, along the Kurfürstendamm, the popular shopping boulevard, op... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- Reiseland American Express offices are at Bayreuther Strasse 37 (tel. 030/21476292; U-Bahn: Wittenbergplatz), open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm; and at Friedrichstrasse 172 (tel. 030/2017400; U-Bahn... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For visitor information, head for Berlin Hauptbahnhof (the central rail station), open daily 8am to 10pm. There's another tourist office at Neues Krarnzler Eck, along the Kurfürstendamm, the popular shopping boulevard, open Monday to Saturday... Continue reading »
