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Brandenburg Gate
A symbol of division during the Cold War, this landmark now epitomises German reunification. The 1791 structure by Carl Gotthard Langhans is the only surviving one of 18 city gates and is crowned by the Quadriga sculpture, a horse-drawn chariot piloted by the winged goddess of victory.
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Classic Remise Berlin
Tucked in among factories, industrial buildings and tenements across the Spree and about 1km east of Schloss Charlottenburg, Meilenwerk is a place of pilgrimage for those who worship at the altar of the auto. Lined up for inspection inside the vast, slickly converted 19th-century tram depot are limited-edition beauties by Alfa Romeo, logo-less mystery cars, sleek racing wheels like the Maserati Ghibli, lovable veterans like the old VW Beetle and rarities like a GDR-made EMW 327. There are hundreds of other old-timers, classic and new cars, yet this is no museum: it’s a ‘Forum for Driving Culture’ that also harbours repair shops, car clubs and dealerships. Best of all: any…
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Nikolaiviertel
Bounded by Rathausstrasse, Spandauer Strasse, Mühlendamm and the Spree River, the twee Nicholas Quarter is a Disney-esque attempt at re-creating Berlin’s medieval birthplace around the 1230 Nikolaikirche, the city’s oldest building. The maze of cobbled lanes is worth a quick stroll, but you won’t find too many Berliners patronising the pricey cafes, restaurants and cutesy shops.
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Haus Am Checkpoint Charlie (Mauermuseum)
The Cold War years, especially the history and horror of the Berlin Wall, are well-meaningly, if haphazardly, traced in this private museum. The best bits are about ingenious escapes to the West in hot-air balloons, tunnels, concealed car compartments and even a one-person submarine.
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Rotes Rathaus
The hulking red building back south across the street is the 1860 Rotes Rathaus, the office of Berlin's mayor. The moniker 'red', by the way, was inspired by the colour of its bricks and not (necessarily) the political leanings of its occupants.
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Nordic Embassies
South of Tiergarten park, the Diplomatic Quarter is home to several striking embassy buildings. Standouts include the Nordic embassies, with their cantilevered turquoise facades.
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Egyptian Embassy
South of Tiergarten park, the Diplomatic Quarter is home to several striking embassy buildings. Standouts include the temple-like Egyptian Embassy.
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Junior Museum
Attention-span-challenged kids should make a beeline to have their horizons broadened by the touchy-feely exhibits in the Junior Museum.
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Austrian Embassy
South of Tiergarten park, the Diplomatic Quarter is home to several striking embassy buildings. Standouts include the Austrian Embassy.
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Berliner Schloss Infocenter
For a preview of art and artefacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, drop by the Berliner Schloss Infocenter.
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Alte Staatsbibliothek
The Alte Staatsbibliothek counts the original sheet music of Beethoven's 9th Symphony among its treasures.
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