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Germany - Berlin a city for the Future

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If the wealth of a city to be determined by its history, without a doubt that Berlin would be the richest in the world. Although started in a humble their evolution proved to be truly unique. Proud of its growth, the village over the years cemented a life and personality of its own. Today, Berlin one of the most fascinating and colorful European capitals, with an atmosphere pulsating and radiating life. Through its streets and avenues modern architecture evident in this new century live in harmony with undeniable historical evidence.

Since the principle that Berlin has emerged as an important economic and financial center, so that even today is considered the economic and financial heart not only of Germany reunified, but also the very Europe . This only demonstrates the strong determination of the men and women who built an endless quest for making it important and unique. In mid-fifteenth century was chosen for permanent residence of the Princes Electors, living the next 500 years under the rule of the Hohenzollerns. During this time embellished with monuments that today proudly shows visitors that seek to know.

The fascinating architecture in a geographically flat city, which calls for the discovery of their innermost secrets in healthy walks. Since culture is lived and sit there like a few sites, demonstrating the importance that the city has a cultural center, impregnated with the new trends in various arts like music, painting, design or music. The latter is felt throughout the metropolis, or in various theaters, prestige of the renowned Berlin Philharmonic or the many and varied festivals throughout the year to animate and cheer. After unification became the German capital, a title that displays with immeasurable pride.

In the thirteenth century begins the story of the small community of Berlin, achieved between 1640 and 1670, the devastating Thirty Years' War. Recovery cherished by Frederick William, brought a new organization and new residents as French, Viennese and migrants from other regions of Germany , predominantly in Bohemia. In 1701 Frederick II, crowned the first king of Prussia, transforms it in the capital and royal residence. His successor, Frederick III, continued his work turning it into a great metropolis. 1806, Napoleon's troops enter the gates of Brandenburg. Two years later, ending the occupation, the city is reborn.

With the unification of the country by Bismarck in 1871, became the capital of the Reich (empire) and residence of the German emperor. In 1914, triggered the First World War. At the end of the conflict the monarchy was overthrown and exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II in the Netherlands . In 1920 a law was passed which decreed the integration in the early city, other communities and rural districts, forming the Great Berlin. From 1933, Berlin was the seat of the Nationalist Party that ruled until May 2, 1945, when he surrendered at the end of World War II.

The allied army, winner of the conflict, made the decision to split into four sectors: American, French, English and Soviet Union, each with their own authority over the occupied area.
On August 13, 1961, a wall was built in the city center. This border of concrete originated dramatic scenes of families torn apart, death and persecution of those who had the audacity to try to pass. Since Christmas 1989, when the wall came down, Berliners from both sides meet again, rediscovering the joy of living and walking in your city without restrictions or problems.

Brandenburg Gate
This is the last of the 14 doors that allowed access to the city through Zollmauer (Muro de Aduana), six feet tall. Created under the classical style between 1788 and 1891, years later were crowned with the Goddess of Victory driving a chariot. With the fall of the wall, the point that marked the division between the western and eastern won the splendor of other times and is currently very busy.

The Reichstag
In the now distant year of 1871, after the constitution of the German Reich and the transformation of Berlin in the Prussian capital of the empire, it was decided to build a new building to house the sessions of parliament. On June 9, 1884, after awarding the project to renowned architect Paul Wallot, Kaiser Wilhelm I laid the first stone, thus beginning the work, which would only be completed years later. Honoring the German people, was draped over the front during the First World War, the inscription "Dedicated to the German people", and the November 9, 1918, Philipp Scheidemann proclaims, in a window of the Reichstag, the republic. Fifteen years later the building was deliberately struck by a massive fire damaged him enough, a situation that worsened during 1945 with the constant attacks of Soviet aviation, leaving him virtually in ruins. After the reunification of the country in 1990, the new German National Assembly began to host the first free elected parliament in Germany since the Second World War. Restored and renovated, the building now has a glass dome, like brand new and promising times.

Church of Santa Maria
Construction began in 1270, was badly damaged in 1380 during a fire that killed the city, and was recovered a few years later. To mention the cool inside 2 feet tall, the bronze baptismal font, dated 1437, and the baroque pulpit made of marble.

Berlin Cathedral
By order of Wilhelm I, the ancient and imposing cathedral was torn down to make way for the new Cathedral of the city, which had been planned as the "principal church of Prussian Protestantism in Berlin." Completed in 1905, proudly displays numerous decorations, domes and towers which give it a majestic air. In its interior, with space for 1,600 people are regularly performed concerts, masses and other cultural events.

Palace Unter den Linden
Virtually destroyed by the bombing of World War II, the palace of the seventeenth century, which served as residence to Friedrich II was the subject of major restoration work between 1968/69. Today it is owned by the German Federal Republic and is for official receptions.

Berlin Opera
This world-famous opera was built between 1741 and 43, seconds obeying the classical style typical of the rococo northern Germany, in the variant of Corinthian temple. It was rebuilt in the nineteenth century after a fire, and in the twentieth century, after World War II. The last major upgrade was in 1986.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 20h and Sundays from 14 to 20h.

Humboldt University of Berlin
Home study of major German intellectuals, Humboldt University, built between 1748 and 1766, is a milestone in the best education in the country. Dali out names like Hegel, Schelling, or Karl Marx.

Bridge Schlossbrücke
Following the Unter den Linden to the east, we crossed one of the most famous bridges in the city. Built on the river Spree, was completed in 1824. The figures that adorn the marble make it one of the richest bridges throughout the borough.

Bodemuseum
The building resembles a floating fortress, built on the river Spree. Apart from the Egyptian Museum, part of its premises the Museum of Ancient and Byzantine Art postrema, the Cabinet of Coins and Sculpture Collection.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 17h.

Pergamon Museum
This building of 1930 houses three distinct rich and museums : Museum of Islamic Art, Museum of the Middle East and Collection of Antiquities.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 17h.

Museum of German History
Occupying a leading position among the museums that focus on German history, this museum presents an architecture for horizontal projection of a square. Its imposing facade was completed in 1706 with the participation of architects Nering, Schlütter, Grünberg and Bodt. Between 1730 and 1835 housed the Royal Arsenal.

With a European climate, and Berlin welcomes all year round. Despite the perfectly spaced stations is always good to be prepared for any eventuality climate. But the best time to visit the city is between the months of May and October, when rain is not so assiduous visits and the sun warms the day.

With an annual agenda very satisfied, Berlin is a city where there is always something to do. Be watching one of the many performances of music or dancing, visit one of the many museums highlighting the museum in Berlin dedicated to the Nazi crimes , or exhibitions of painting and sculpture, stroll through the many parks or shopping in stores or on the brand markets that are held weekly.
Remarkable, in October, the Berlin Jazz Festival, and in August, the lively beer festival.

To get there, nothing like using the plane and land in one of three airports. In the city there are many hypotheses mobility: a good subway system which makes us almost everywhere, buses that travel almost every hour Berlin, convenient taxi or traditional velotaxi, the typical pedocab Berlin, or, and these are healthier options, cycling or walking.

For a good time in Berlin there are several options for staying, including advise: Propeller Island City Lodge, Pestana Berlin Tiergarten , Hotel Berlin Radisson Blu Hotel and Kempinski Bristol .

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