Berlin has a long and complex history dating back to the mid-1400s. It was heavily influenced by World War 2 and the postwar division and reunification of Germany. Some of Berlin's most notable landmarks include the Reichstag building, Charlottenburg Palace, Tempodrom, and Berlin Cathedral. Popular things to do include visiting museums, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and clubs like Berghain. Public transportation like the U-Bahn and S-Bahn are efficient ways to get around, and Berlin has become renowned for its diverse culinary scene featuring both classic German fare and international influences.

1. Berlin, Germany
By Real Madrid

2. History

3. HISTORY → Before WW2
● Mid 1400s: Originally 2 settlements, Berlin and Colln, separated by Spree River (large and thriving town in
relation to Medieval standards - 8,000+)
● After Protestantism reached Brandenburg in 1539, Plague and Thirty Years War heavily influenced population
and demographics
● 18th Century, Frederick the Great reigned Kingdom of Prussia (1740-1786) and contributed to much of Berlin’s
historical architecture (Berlin became capital of Prussia in 1701, then Germany until 1945)
● 19th Century, infectious diseases and the Industrial Revolution heavily influenced Berlin
○ By mid-to-late 1800s Berlin had gained electrical lighting, central sewage systems and telephones
● Germany’s role in WW1 as a Central Power and the aftermath
● Rise of Hitler in 1930s
● Olympics in 1936

4. History → Aftermath of WW2 and Today
● Battle of Berlin and Russian (Stalin) takeover in 1945 led to city left in pieces
○ Resulted division of city into 4 sectors: Soviet, French, British and American
● June 24, 1948 - Soviets (East Berlin) attempted to takeover the whole city by blocking roads and other means of
transferring goods into West Berlin
○ For 11 months, outside Allied forces had to transport goods to West Berlin
○ 1949, Soviets backed down and ended blockade
● 1961 - Construction of the infamous Berlin Wall
○ “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” - Reagan, 1988; WALL DOWN in 1989
● 1999 - Berlin deemed the capital of a finally united Germany
● In 2006, Berlin held the World Cup and Berlin Central Station was built
● Today - Population is 3.6 million people

5. Buildings &
Architecture

6. Reichstag Building
● German Empire Parliament met here
up until 1918 when the Nazi’s seized
the building
● Building caught on fire February 27th,
1993
● The building was further damaged by
air raids during the Battle of Berlin in
1945
● Full-scale reconstruction started after
reunification in 1990
● Architecture Style: Neo-Baroque or
Neoclassical

7. Reichstag Dome
● Glass dome built on top of the
Reichstag Building
● Built to symbolize the reunification of
Germany and that the people are
above the government
● 360 degree view of Berlin
● Open to the public
● The cone is mirrored and makes use
of daylight in a resourceful manner
thus reducing carbon emissions
● Architecture Style: Innovative design
that can be described as a sculpture
of light

8. Charlottenburg Palace
● Completed in 1699
● Named after Sophie Charlotte, who
married Friedrich III (elector of
Brandenburg)
● This was Sophie’s summer residence
● Noted for its gilded Rococo aesthetic
and ornamental gardens
● Amber Room is famous for its amber
covered walls that give the room a
golden glow
● Architectural style: Baroque

9. Tempodrom
● A multi-purpose event venue
● Opened in 1980
● Two Arenas
○ Large (3,500 persons)
○ Small (400 persons)
● Third Space is known as the “Liquidrom”
○ A thermal bath/spa establishment
● Architectural Style: Bold expressionist
(1920s)

10. Berlin Cathedral Church
● Burial place of the
Hohenzollern Dynasty and
their court
● Reconstruction occurred in
1975 after a bomb fell on the
dome of the temple in 1944
● Interior has lots of white
marble and onyx
● Architectural Style: Baroque

11. Things To Do

12. TV Tower Berlin
- Views over the capital
- Sphere bar with drinks
- Restaurant
- 21.50 euros & student discount

13. AquaDom and Sea Life Berlin
- Largest cylindrical aquarium in the
world
- More than 5000 sea creatures
- Attractions
- Price range from 13 to 65 euros

14. Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie
- Founded after construction of the
wall as a protest
- Artifacts from successful escapes
of East Germans
- 14.50 euros and additional 5
euros for audio guide

15. Urban Nation
- Museum of Urban
Contemporary Art
in Berlin
- Guided tours and
workshops
- Free admission

16. Burger & Beer Cruise in Berlin
- 3.5 hour cruise that shows famous Berlin Sites
- Includes a burger and drink
- 35 euros

17. Berghain & Panorama Bar
- City’s most famous club
- Techno
- 8 to 14 euros
- Bouncers are strict

18. Sacrower See
- Bathing Lake
- Pure water
- Fine sand
- Beer garden on the beach

19. Places To See

20. PLACES TO SEE: Brandenburg Gate

21. Museum Island

22. Hitler’s Bunker: Führerbunker

23. Berlin Wall memorial

24. Transportation

25. Public TRANSPORTATION
● Bus runs from 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
○ Price depends how far you travel
○ Goes to all major tourist destinations
● The tram operates 24 hours
● S-Bahn and U-Bahn (Metro/Subway)
○ 4:30 am - 1 am on weekdays
○ Operate 24 hours on weekends
○ Pay depending on if it’s for one way, multiple days, etc.

26. Bicycles
● Donkey Republic app
○ No pick-up and drop-off sites, very similar to Bird

27. Taxi
● High fairs
● Unpredictable

28. Uber
● More expensive than taxis
● Convenient

29. Food

30. Where To Eat
● Since the Berlin Wall came
down 25 years ago, the city has
become a culinary explosion.
● Berlin’s mix of immigrant and
classic German food cultures,
the city has become one of the
most exciting food destination
in Europe.

31. Where To Eat
The German Classics
● Zur Letzten Instanze (Sonnenalle 83, Berlin ,Germany)
○ Being in the same location since 1621, making it Berlin’s oldest restaurant. They
serve iconic dishes like pork knuckle Eisbein and is one of the best places for
traditional Berlin cuisine [$20 - $45]

32. Where To Eat
Berlin’s culinary epicenter
● Markthalle Neun (Eisenbahnst. 42 / 43, Berlin 10997, Germany)
○ Home to Berlin’s most famous butcher (Kumpel & Keule), U.S. - style BBQ (Bing
Stuff), italian baker (Sironi) and craft beer brewer (Heidenpeters)
○ Also home to weekly Street Food Thursday and monthly Breakfast Market
(every third Sunday)

33. Where To Eat
Buns Mobile (Berlin Germany)
● Most famous burger food truck in the city, the signature Buns Mobile
Cheeseburger, widely regarded as one of the city’s best burgers.
● Check the trucks Facebook page for location information [up to $15]

34. Where To Eat
Lavanderia Vecchia (Fughafenstr. 46, Berlin, Germany)
● Located in an old laundromat, Lavanderia Vecchia specializes in family-style Italian
Dinners.For 58 Euros per person, you are served a 4-course menu with wine and
espresso.
● Best enjoyed with large groups

35. Where to Eat
Other Recommendations
● Grill Royal (Friedrichstr. 105b, Berlin Germany)
○ Wide assortment of aged German, U.S., and Japanese
steak cuts.
● Rogacki (Wilmersdorfer Str. 145, Berlin, Germany)
○ Deli that origins date back to the 1930s, sells some of
the finest meats and smoked seafood in West Berlin
● Thai Park (Fehrbelliner Pl. Berlin, Germany)
○ Every weekend, a large number of Thai ladies
congregate in a park and sell a selection of homemade
noodle soups, curries, and desserts
● Buck & Breck (Brunnenstr. 177, Berlin, Germany)
○ Located next to a police station, it's a speakeasy only
accessible by ringing a tiny doorbell

36. Questions?

37. Sources Cited
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