1- Brandenburg Gate<\/strong><\/p>\n The Brandenburg Gate is probably the most notable Berlin landmark and as such can’t be missed.\u00a0 Built in the later 1700s, the Brandenburg Gate has certainly seen some changes in Berlin, including several wars and regime changes.\u00a0 Throughout it all, the Brandenburg Gate has remained a symbol of Berlin and one of the most famous icons in Germany.\u00a0 It’s even the sight of President Reagan’s famous speech imploring Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.”<\/p>\n 2- The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a relative new-comer to the face of Berlin, paying homage to the senselessness of the holocaust.\u00a0 The designer of the memorial has not commented on the exact meaning, other than it’s open to individual interpretation, though many people have likened the appearance to a cemetery.\u00a0 The monument is interactive and people are welcome to wander through at their own pace, or bring a book and stay for a few hours.\u00a0 Wandering through the disorienting stone pillars is certainly a must experience in Berlin.<\/p>\n 3- The Berlin Wall<\/strong><\/p>\n This is such a powerful, bizarre, and alarmingly recent part of German history that you simply can’t miss in Berlin.\u00a0 Literally, it’s remnants are all over the city so you actually can’t miss it.\u00a0 You can even take a bit of it home if you’d like.\u00a0 If you’d really like to be transported to life in the divided city, the artist Yadegar Asisi has created “The Wall<\/a>“, and interactive 360 panorama experience.\u00a0 Step inside and experience the sights and sounds of 1980s Berlin.<\/p>\n 4- Reichstag Building<\/strong><\/p>\n The Reichstag Building is the second most visited attraction in all of Berlin.\u00a0 The stunning architecture is noticeable right away.\u00a0 Though it was constructed in the 1800s as a government building, it spent much of it’s life in disrepair.\u00a0 It opened in 1894 and was in use until a mysterious fire in 1933 under the Nazi regime.\u00a0 Even after the war was over, the building remained empty.\u00a0 In the 1960s there was a push to restore the building as a historical landmark, but it would not serve any real purpose until 1990 when the building hosted the reunification ceremony and parliament moved back in for the first time since the war.\u00a0 The building now serves as a symbol of unified Germany and is open to visitors (after very thorough security checks).\u00a0 The new addition of the glass dome when the building reopened in the ’90s offers visitors both views of parliament in action and stunning city skylines.\u00a0 There is even restaurant atop the Reichstag offering gorgeous rooftop views of the city.<\/p>\n Photo Credit: FrugalGlutton.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n 5- Eat!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n That’s the best thing to do in any city right?\u00a0 While most traditional “German” cuisine is found in the South, Berlin is a foodie city in it’s own right.\u00a0 Perhaps most famous for the Donor Kabob (particularly at Mustafas) and Currywurst (so famous there’s even a museum<\/a> dedicated to it), Berlin’s unique history and melting pot of immigrants has lead to a variety of amazing international foods.\u00a0 My personal favorite restaurant there is Fez Turkish BBQ.\u00a0 Check it out and thank me later!<\/p>\n If you’re inspired to experience Berlin for yourself, check out hotels in Berlin<\/a> on Expedia.\u00a0 There are a variety of accommodations\u00a0 for every type of traveler and the prices tend to be very reasonable, especially for a European capital.\u00a0 I can personally recommend The Weinmeister Hotel in Mitte.\u00a0 It’s a really cool modern hotel that pays homage to Berlin’s street art culture and once gave me a hot dog when I came back late at night.<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/magsonthemove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image-123-510x383.jpeg\")
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