Berlin Points of Interest, Things to Do, Places to See, Berlin, Germany (B)

Berlin is identified by its history. The people, sights, and personality of this city have all been deeply influenced by those that have been here before, and the fun-loving, active slant on life, which is the hallmark of Berliners is a reflection of Berlin and Germany's history.

Most of the sites in Charlottenburg were burnt during the war and built anew in the 1950s. The nexus of activities is the knot where the Kufurstendamm, Joachimsthaler Str, Bahnhof Zoo and Tauentzienstr come together. Tourists can leisurely stroll down Ku'Damm until they reach Charlottenburg Palace, the residence of King Friedrich I.

Since the reunification, this area has snatched away the title of the most visited district from Charlottenburg. On and off from the boulevard Unter den Linden, whose trees Marlene Dietrich once exulted in a song, are Baroque and classical monuments to Prussian culture. The proximity of state libraries, the State Opera, Humboldt University, Gendarmenmarkt, Museum Island and the abandoned East German Parliament allows more talk and less walk. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).