The Volksbühne ("People's Theatre") is a theater in Berlin, Germany. Located in Berlin's city center Mitte on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in what was the GDR's capital. The Volksbühne was built during the years 1913 to 1914 and was designed by Oskar Kaufmann, with integrated sculpture by Franz Metzner. It has its origin in an organization known as the "Freie Volksbühne" which sketched out the vision for a theater "of the people" in 1892. The goal of the organization was to promote the social-realist plays of the day at prices accessible to the common worker. The original slogan inscribed on the edifice was "Art to the people". From 1950 to 1954, it was rebuilt according to the design of architect Hans Richter. Directed by Frank Castorf since 1992, the theater was named the most exciting stage in Germany, attracting much press attention and establishing a reputation as one of the most provocative and experimental major theaters in contemporary Germany.

Alte Schönhauser Straße is the main shopping lane in the Prenzlauer Berg district. This former major transport route once linked Berlin and the Palace Shonhauzen, hence the name Alte Schönhauser (German: Schönhauser Alley). Nowadays, this lively road is lined with small, independent boutiques that sell Berlin-designed clothing and accessories, as well as art books and things for home.

Neue Schönhauser Strasse is the place where stores are a bit more high-end than in any other part of the city. One of the main boutiques here is the atelier of Claudia Skoda, the icon of the 1970's. Neue Schönhauser Street also has some shopping opportunities for bizarre design-freaks.

The Hackesche Höfe is a complex of eight interlinked courtyards. It has shops, residential apartments and offices and is one of the most visited locations in Berlin.
Hackesche Höfe was built by a glass manufacturer named Hans Quiltz in 1901. It was primarily a Jewish locality until the Nazi regime. It had many upscale shops and residences at the time including a cabaret, Jewish girls’ club, a ballroom, a poet’s society and factories. It is regarded as one of the finest examples of Jugendstil architecture in Germany. After World War II, the venue suffered neglect. After the unification of Germany, Hackesche Höfe was restored painstakingly and has once again become one Berlin’s most popular meeting places.
The first Hof or courtyard of Hackesche Höfe is also called Endellscher Hof after its designer, the Jugendstil artist and architect, August Endell. It is the most beautiful among the courtyards with buildings decorated with ceramic tile mosaics in art nouveau style. Today, it has a cinema, a variety theater called the Chameleon Theatre, many restaurants and bars. The second courtyard has the Hackesche Theatre which is dedicated to Yiddish culture. The other courtyards are quiet residential neighborhoods with small quaint shops and galleries.

The Sophienkirche is an Evangelical Church in Berlin which is only open during services. It is a landmark building in the city and also one of its few well preserved churches.
The baroque styled Sophienkirche was built in 1712 under the patronage of Queen Sophie Louise the Queen of King Frederick I of Prussia. It is one of the finest examples of Baroque style architecture in Germany. It has the architectural style of protestant churches of the early 19th century. The 69 meter tower was added twenty years later in 1734. It is one of the last Baroque towers that remain in Berlin after the ravages of war. It has a green and gold copper roof. The summit of the roof has an onion shaped ball that supports an obelisk that is topped by a gilded sphere and cross.
Sophienkirche is beautiful inside and outside. The interior is covered by an intricately decorated ceiling surrounded by galleries. Famous people buried in the church are historian, Leopold Ranke who is regarded as the founder of modern history and musician Karl Freidrich Zelter. The building survived the Berlin bombings during World War II with little damage except for the destruction of the stained glass windows. Today, it is well known for its choral groups and religious music events.

The Clärchens Ballhaus is the last surviving Berlin ballrooms that were commonplace in the city during the 1920s. It survived World War II and communism and closed down soon after the unification of Germany. After a recent refurbishment has become a vibrant dancing venue in the city once again.
The Clärchens Ballhaus was established in 1913 by Fritz Buhler. At the time it was called the Buhler Ballhaus. After his death in World War II, his wife Clara Habermann took over the management and the present ballroom continues to be named after her. The front of the building was damaged during the Berlin bombings and during the communist era, it was restored and the dancing hall was revived by the stepdaughter of Buhler. After the unification of Germany, Clara Habermann’s daughter sold the property and it ceased to be a ballroom after 91 years of continuous operation. In 2004, David Regehr and Christian Schulz restored Clärchens Ballhaus and opened the dancing venue to the public in 2005.
Today, Clärchens Ballhaus is not only a ballroom but the magnificent hall of mirrors where elegant balls were held in the 1920s is used as a venue for events, concerts and literary soirees. Ballroom dance classes are also held here. There is a café in the front garden where Italian and German fare are served.

The Kunst-Werke (KW) is one of Berlin's most notable contemporary art venues. Unlike many other museums, the KW has no permanent exhibition. Founded in the early 1990s, it is missioned to support innovation, collaborations, and curatorial creativity. The institution is housed in a former margarine factory in Mitte, comprising five floors of transformable space and a spacious courtyard for outdoor presentations. On site there is also an impressive glass cafe, Cafe Bravo, created by artist Dan Graham. After a number of years devoted to renovation, the KW reopened its new self in the autumn of 1999. Alongside the impressive gallery space, courtyard, and the cafe, the venue is home to six art studios providing residencies and other opportunities for artists.

Bonbonmacherei is a small shop on Oranienburger Street in Berlin, which sells handmade sweets found nowhere else but here. Part of the treat is the unique opportunity to watch candies being painstakingly prepared before your very eyes. The air of Berliner Bonbonmacherei is thick with peppermint, strawberry and other delicious aromas. Made with vintage equipment in a strict accordance with historic recipes, its signature sweets include humbugs, sour drops, and green leaf-shaped Waldmeisterblätter (woodruff leaves), the long-time local favourite.

The Neue Synagoge ("New Synagogue") was built 1859–1866 as the main synagogue of the Berlin Jewish community, on Oranienburger Straße. Because of its splendid eastern Moorish style and resemblance to the Alhambra, it is an important architectural monument of the second half of the 19th century in Berlin. The building was designed by Eduard Knoblauch. Following Knoblauch's succumbing to illness, Friedrich August Stüler took responsibility for the majority of its construction as well as for its interior arrangement and design. It was inaugurated in the presence of Count Otto von Bismarck, then Minister President of Prussia, in 1866. It was badly damaged prior to and during World War II and subsequently much was demolished; the present building on the site is a reconstruction of the ruined street frontage with its entrance, dome and towers, and only a few rooms behind. It is truncated before the point where the main hall of the synagogue began.

Monbijou Park is a large green space covering over 3 hectares in the busy commercial area of Mitte in Berlin. It was once the garden of the Royal Palace where the soldier king of Prussia, Frederick William I and his wife, Sophia Dorothea resided.
Monbijou Park was laid as the garden of Monbijou Palace on the banks of the River Spree. Queen Sophia Dorothea named the park and palace Monbijou which means ‘my jewel’ in French. The castle was almost completely destroyed during the Berlin bombings. It was demolished in 1959. The garden survived the war and remained a popular green getaway in the heart of the bustling city. The layout has an English country garden style with tree lined paths, benches and green lawns. It has a sandy beach along the river and a foot bridge to take visitors across to Museum Island. A bust of the poet and botanist, Adelbert von Chamisso is located in the garden.
Monbijou Park today, has an open swimming pool where local children learn to swim. An array of open air concerts and festivals take place here every summer. There is a small snack bar on the beach where visitors can relax and watch the boats go by on the River Spree.