Brandenburger Tor - The Brandenburg Gate, crafted from sandstone, stands as one of the grandest and most exquisite examples of German classicism. Constructed between 1788 and 1791, it was designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans the Elder, drawing heavy inspiration from the Propylaea of the Athens Acropolis. King Friedrich Wilhelm II commissioned the Brandenburg Gate, seeking a fitting architectural conclusion for the boulevard Unter den Linden.

Reichstag Building - The Reichstag building is intertwined with pivotal moments in German history. On November 9, 1918, SPD politician Philipp Scheidemann declared the republic from its west portal balcony. The infamous “Reichstag fire” occurred on the night of February 27, 1933, completely destroying the plenary hall and dome. A red flag of the Soviet Union, raised by two Red Army soldiers on April 30, 1945, symbolized the defeat of the “Third Reich”.

Soviet Memorial Tiergarten - Dominated by a bronze statue of a Red Army soldier with a rifle on his shoulder, flanked by two “T 34” tanks, the memorial features pillars inscribed with the names of fallen Soviet soldiers. The rear section contains the graves of approximately 2500 soldiers.

Tiergarten - The history of the zoo dates back to the late 17th century when Elector Friedrich III transformed a former hunting ground into a “pleasure park for the population.” Over time, the park underwent several redesigns, including its transformation into an English public park between 1833 and 1838 by renowned landscape designer Peter Joseph Lenné. The zoo, spanning around 200 hectares, is defined not just by its trees, bushes, and green spaces, but also by numerous attractions such as monuments, memorials, bridges, the Victory Column, the Federal President’s Office, the House of World Cultures, and the English Garden. The English Garden, arranged around a pond, showcases English landscape architecture and is one of the zoo’s most picturesque areas.

Potsdamer Platz - Potsdamer Platz was envisioned by architects as an entire district. The area, with its cafes, cinemas, and shops nestled among futuristic skyscrapers, is popular with both Berliners and tourists. The city planners’ vision has been realized: Berliners have embraced the cafes, cinemas, and the large shopping arcade of the new Daimler City. A completely new district emerged on 6.8 hectares between Potsdamer Platz and Reichpietschufer.

Topography of Terror - Known as the “Topography of Terror” since 1987, this area was the central hub for planning and executing most Nazi crimes. From 1933 to 1945, it housed the key institutions of the National Socialist terror apparatus, including the Secret State Police Office, the Reich Leadership SS, and the Reich Security Main Office.

Gropius Bau - The Martin-Gropius-Bau is dedicated to cultural history, contemporary art, and photography.

Memorial of the Berlin Wall - Wall

Checkpoint Charlie - During Berlin’s division, Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous of the three border crossings controlled by the Americans, alongside the Glienicke Bridge. The other two were the Helmstedt-Marienborn (Checkpoint Alpha) and Dreilinden-Drewitz (Checkpoint Bravo) border control points. The passage was restricted to foreigners, employees of the FRG’s permanent representation in the GDR, and GDR officials.

Friedrichstraße - Friedrichstraße runs through Berlin as a north-south axis. Following the fall of the Wall, a popular shopping area developed between Checkpoint Charlie and Friedrichstraße station.

Gendarmenmarkt - The square was constructed at the end of the 17th century based on plans by Johann Arnold Nering. French immigrants, primarily French Protestants (Huguenots), settled in this area. Initially named Esplanade, the market square was later called Lindenmarkt, Friedrichstädtischer Markt, and Neuer Markt, before being renamed Gendarmenmarkt in 1799, after the guard regiment “Gens d´armes” stationed there from 1736 to 1782.

Deutscher Dom - The permanent exhibition “Ways - Irrwege - Detours” in the German Cathedral chronicles the historical development of liberal parliamentary democracy in Germany across five floors.

Konzerthaus - The concert hall on Gendarmenmarkt is a classical architectural masterpiece and one of Karl Friedrich Schinkel’s major works. In 1776, at the behest of Frederick the Great, a small comedy house was opened here, designed by Prussian senior building director Johann Bouman the Elder. Renamed the Royal National Theater in 1787, it rose to prominence as one of the country’s leading theaters.

Bebelplatz - Situated in the heart of Berlin’s museum district, Bebelplatz reflects the vision of a beautiful city from nearly 300 years ago. The Nazis desecrated the site with a book burning, commemorated by a memorial today. On May 10, 1933, the National Socialists burned over 20,000 books at Bebelplatz, deeming them “un-German.” The works included those by Erich Kästner, the Mann family, Magnus Hirschfeld, Lion Feuchtwanger, Karl Marx, Else Lasker-Schüler, and nearly 400 other authors, including Heinrich Heine, who had warned that where books are burned, people will follow.

Neue Wache - Adjacent to the armory, now the German Historical Museum, the modest Neue Wache was built between 1816 and 1818 based on designs by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Since 1993, it has served as the central memorial in the Federal Republic of Germany for the victims of war and tyranny.

Museum Island - Located in central Berlin, Museum Island is one of Europe’s premier museum complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Berliner Dom - With its distinctive design, the Berlin Cathedral is a must-see for church enthusiasts and visitors to the city.

Lustgarten - Once part of the Berlin City Palace, the Lustgarten on Museum Island is now a popular spot for both Berliners and tourists.

Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum - The New Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse, once Germany’s largest and most important synagogue, shines brightly today despite its partial destruction.

Nicholas Quarter - The Nikolaiviertel is Berlin’s oldest residential area. Alongside the Nikolaikirche, the district offers historic charm with its old houses, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Alexanderplatz - Whether in the 1920s, during the GDR era, or today, the renowned Alexanderplatz remains one of Berlin’s most vibrant squares.