Tourist Points in Berlin

Berlin is a significant and largest populated city in Germany. Berlin is dotted with war monuments and remainders besides sightseeing points and modern architectural wonders. All these are attracting millions of visitors and tourists every year. These are the popular most tourist points in Berlin, Germany.

Brandenburger Gate

It is the symbol of the reunion of East and West Berlin. This gate was actually installed in the wall of Berlin but later on the wall was collapsed at the time of reunion of Berlin. This gate lost its originality but later on in 19th century it was renovated that helped a lot to regain its originality. This gate is the only remainder of Berlin wall that still exists. This gate is the most significant tourist point in Berlin, Germany.

Reichstag

It is another historical wonders of Berlin. This building was rebuilt after the collapsing of Berlin Wall. This building is a beautiful combination of old and new architectural works because few parts of this building were replaced with new materials and architectural designs. These days, this historically important building is being used a parliamentary building.

Berlin Zoo

The Berlin zoo is one of the biggest zoological garden in the world. This zoo is the home of more than 1400 different species. There are several unique animals in this zoo such as Panda, Polar bears, wolves etc. This zoo is a must visit place in Berlin. It is a historical zoo that was built in 18th century. This zoo is also safe for children.

Holocaust Memorial

This place is based on 2711 different size concrete slabs. This site is the remainder of the holocaust’s victims. This place is very popular among tourists and visitors due to its historical important and for its construction and design. Besides exploring this place if you want know the story of the victims of holocaust then there is an information center that remains open from 10:00 am to 8:00pm.

Museum Island

It is another great tourist point in Berlin that is popular among all kind of visitors and tourists. This Museum Island is basically based on five distinct museums. This Mseum Island is enlisted in the UNESCO National Heritage Sites. The five museums include the Alte Natioalgalerie that is loaded with paintings, sculptures etc, the Altes Museum that is loaded with ancient Greek and Roman artworks, the Bode Museum that is loaded with an extensive numismatic collection and Gemaldegalerie paintingscollection, the Neues Museum that is equipped with a collection of Greek and Egyptian artworks, and the Pergmon Museum that is significant among all and loaded with an extensive and unique collection of Babylonian antiquities and Greek.

Wall of Berlin

This was a great wall that was surrounding the city of Berlin later on it was destroyed. But still small part of this wall is standing and attracting uncountable number of tourists every year. The popular part of this wall is a painting gallery that is known as East Side Gallery. It is 1316m long and flourished with great piece of paintings. There are 106 paintings on this wall.

Berliner Dom

This is a historical baroque cathedral that was initially serving as a church. Some part of this church was destroyed in World War II but later on those destroyed parts were rebuilt again. The interiors of this cathedral are really alluring and sightseeing.

Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche

This church is the remainder of the war and the main building was partially damaged. Later on in 60s the new church was constructed next to the old and demolished tower. This church lies in the center of Berlin City.

Checkpoint Charlie

This is one of the popular symbols of cold wars in Germany. It was actually a stand off point between American and Russian tanks. This site is a popular tourist site in Germany.

Charlottenburg Palace

This is the largest palace of Berlin. Several parts of this palace are open for tourists and visitors. The interior of this palace is great and alluring. These parts are porcelain gallery, White Hall, rococo style golden gallery, and the gallery of Romantics. There is a park behind this palace that was built in the French Baroque style but later on it was demolished during World War II. After the ending of WWII this park was rebuilt in a different style but still it is featuring French Baroque style in some areas. The significant monument in this palace is the statue of Great Elector that is implanted at the entrance of this palace.

Soviet Soldier’s Monument

This monument is standing in the Tiergarten park of Berlin. This monument was built to pay tribute to the 300, 000 Red Army soldiers that sacrificed their lives during the great World War II. Various events take place at the site of this monument to pay tribute those soldiers including the VE day etc.

Potsdamer Platz

This is the most popular place in Berlin that is flourished with modern buildings. This place was demolished during World War II but later on it was rebuilt in a modern style. This place is the largest construction site of the Europe that consists of a number of blocks and buildings. This area is the center of attraction for tourists because of the sightseeing modern architectural buildings including Sony Center, Debis Tower, and brown brick Kohlhof, etc.

Nikolaiviertel

It is a sightseeing district in Berlin that is a center of various recreational and amusement activities. This district is historically important and popular among tourists. This district was reconstructed because its major areas were demolished during war. The oldest church of Berlin is located in the center of this district. This church was rebuilt in the year 1987 and it is containing a museum.

Europa Center

Europa Center was one of the most modern and up to date shopping center of Europe. Europa Center is now one of the most significant sightseeing landmarks of Berlin. Europa Center is hosting a number of shops, cinemas, restaurants, clubs, bars, and souvenir shops etc. Europa Center offers a 7 minute flight of helicopter to catch a magnificent view of entire Berlin and for this purpose there is a Heliport on the top of this Europa Center.

Palace Bridge

This is a connecting bridge between Unter den Linden and Berlin Palace. This bridge is illustrated with eight eye-catching statues. These eight statues are based on the Nike’s heroic teachings.

Bellevue Palace

This is a sightseeing palace in Berlin. This palace is the official residence of the president of Germany. This palace is spread over an area of 20 acres and next to it there is the River Spree. This palace was originally constructed to serve the Prince of August Ferdinand of Prussia. This palace was the first architectural piece of neo classical work in Germany.

The Great Frederick’s Statue

This statue was designed by the great sculptor Christian Daniel Rausch. This statue was built in the memory of great Frederick. There also small statues of the great men of the Frederick’s army in its lower parts. This statue is an eye-catching piece of artwork.  

Hauptbahnhof

It is a unique railway station in Berlin that is made up of glass and steel. It is the central railway station of Berlin that is operating on 5 levels. This railway station was built in the memory of the old and demolished railway. The architectural structure of this railway is really worth to see.

Tiergarten

It is the largest and most expensive park of Berlin. This park is loaded with stunning and magnificent sculptures and monuments. This park also contains Victory Column. This column contains a statue of golden hued goddess that is standing on the column made up of red granite.

Kulturforum

This place is hosting 10 cultural institutions of Germany. Among them five are museums. All of these 10 cultural institutions are based on modern architectural works. All these buildings are standing together to form the center of culture of Berlin. This cultural center of Berlin remains overloaded with millions of tourists and local visitors every year.

The Oyster

This building was the great contribution of United States to the house of world cultures for the exhibition in 1957. This building is named after this particular design and structure. This place is the house of various international cultural exhibitions and non European innovative artworks.

Karl Marx Allee

This is a monumental wide alley that is dotted with residential blocks in a neo classical arrangement.

Friedrichswerdersche Kirche

It was the first medieval church of Berlin that is named after the Great Elector -Friedrich Wilhelm. The building of this church is based on red bricks and gives a simpler but stylish look. Its interior is also simple but gives a stylish look.  This museum is illustrated with great artworks including sculptures that all are designed by the architect K.F. Schinkel who actually designed this church. This church is the treat for eyes and it is a must explore church in Berlin.

All above tourist points are the best tourist attractions of Berlin City. Each of these holds independent importance. These places are the significant remainders of the history of Berlin, Germany. I tried my best to enclose few of the best tourist point of Berlin in this article for you. When you plan to visit Berlin then must explore these places.