The Eastside Gallery is a MUST STOP when visiting the Hauptstadt Berlin…read more If only to come see the mural "My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love" by Dmitri Vrubel. Recently, Berlin foodie stop Curry 61 did a funny parody, see photos. This section of the former Berlin Wall, has over a hundred mural on this lone remaining section on Mühlenstraße along the Spree River.

East Side Gallery is not really what is commonly thought of as an, "Art Gallery." What it is, is a…read morelong section of wall where various artist exhibit their work by creating one of their pieces on the wall. Yes, it is a little bit strange. East Side Gallery is a really a very long wall. There are a lot of artists that have their work showing on this wall. Just like beauty in in the eye of the beholder, so is art. Some of the work along this wall is very good. Others, not so much. All this being said, it is an interesting concept. And, it is something that you should see if you are in Berlin. Just don't get your hopes up to experience something truly revolutionary or cutting edge. Remember, it's just a wall with a bunch of paintings on it.

This is one of those grand European architectural locations. Once you get anywhere near this area,…read morewhat you will find are great cathedrals, beautiful buildings, and a very large square. The center point of this area is the large square. My suggestion is that you go and stand in the center of it, look around, and study its true uniqueness. What you will experience is one of the best places to view the grandeur of historic Berlin. Around this very large square, what you will find, (occasionally), is that they will have marketplaces. These marketplaces are usually seasonally orientated. Meaning, if it's Christmas season, you will find a great selection of Christmas orientated items. The main reason you come here is not so much simply to go shopping or dining, of which there are a lot of places to check out around the surrounding area, but to go inside some of the structures, and truly bask in the architectural glory of the statues, the way the buildings were constructed, and all of that kind of stuff. This isn't really a highly-touristy Berlin location. Which, is a good thing. Meaning, you can come here and really bask in a historic Berlin, which is deeply rooted in history. It will provide you with the true flavor and culture of Berlin. Overall, I would suggest that you do go here. You just need to know what to expect. There's not necessarily a lot to do, unless you truly appreciate the finer elements of architecture. But, it's a great place to visit.

One visits Gendarmenmarkt to take in the local flavor. There are beautiful buildings and sculptures…read moreto view and appreciate. People come here to hang out with their families and loved ones. I especially enjoyed looking at the expressions on the faces of the sculptures within the gates of the church. The artist truly captures a feeling. I walked here from the hotel I was staying at and enjoyed lunch in the immediate vicinity. It is a place to visit when in Berlin.

Neurotitan is an eclectic shop with short-run comics, books, art and a small but varied vinyl…read morerecord selection. The wares are generally very niche by independent & local artists & illustrators. You can easily spend a few hours in here satisfying your curiosity. I also believe that they have the occasional show/vernissage/opening, so the mailing list is their best way to stay in the know. I came here to promote some vinyl records on my label and talking to the nice lady, I found out that for folks like myself, they generally do vinyl sales on consignment. 4 Stars!!

Awesome adress. A must-see for any street art lover. And the place is a must-see in Berlin.read more

A random arch in the middle of a weed patch.read more

Beautiful and the biggest church in Berlin located on the museum island. It is very massive both…read moreoutside and inside...you have to pay for entrance and you can climb to the top to see 360 degree view of Berlin, worth it but it's 267 steps each way..no bathroom so go before climbing. Somehow I was there and there was a mass in German an I stayed 1/2 way and it was lovely. I'm not a church person but do appreciate the service. The building, the decor, the history itself is worth to check it out for sure. There are plenty of crypts within the church so you can check them outs along with shop and café upon exiting.

This domed cathedral is the largest in Germany and as we see it today is one of many versions of…read morethis place of worship starting from the mid-15th century. Commissioned by Wilhelm II in 1888 the cathedral broke ground in 1894 over same location as a prior church building demolished the prior year to make room for this new and improved iteration. The design of this monumental structure incorporates details from Italian Renaissance and Baroque styles, notably ornamental mosaics, gold features and trimmings, and the layout of the building with its soaring dome and nave. Construction was completed in 1905, but after major damages during WWII was restored starting 1975 and only completed in 1993. Today it serves as functioning church parish for a German Protestant denomination. Visitors can access the following areas in the building: Preaching Church, Baptismal and Marriage Chapel and Panoramic View via 270 stairs. The crypt below the cathedral is a main attraction though closed for renovation until the end of 2025 or early 2026. Regular musical concerts are held here and programming can be found on their website. Normal visiting hours are Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-5pm and Sun: 12-5pm. Check in advance for holiday hours. Tickets are €10 for adults, €7 with the Berlin Welcome Card, €7.50 reduced (students, disabled, see their website for full list). A single adult can bring up to 3 children in the ticket price. Prices go toward church upkeep which their website lists as €15K per day. Purchases can be made in person or line by credit card only, cash not accepted. Tickets for concerts can be booked at the box office without fee, or by phone or email with fee to mail the tickets.

One of the more beautiful train stations in Berlin. Emerging from underground and coming out of…read morethis amazing building, and then walking on the square almost feels like going back in time. Love it.

The graffiti of Rosenthaler Straße (Strasse) 39 - A popular destination, Rosenthaler Straße is a…read morememorial to the story of Berlin. Known for its colorful graffiti, unique art installations, and detailed murals, here you can also find many Berliners and travelers alike. Rosenthaler Strasse's art scene includes everything from restored art nouveau originally designed by August Endell to graffiti by Banksy himself! If you'd like to visit this spot in Mitte, it's pretty simple to find if you're on foot, but you can also use the location of Cafe Cinema, Museum Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind or the Anne Frank Zentrum as a reference point.

The exhibition I've been to was "Berlin the city of women"…read more Since I've been there on the free admission day the museum itself was quite packed. The interior and curating reminded me a bit of the museum Berggruen with its wooden floors and small rooms. The exhibition was nicely explained by several signs so I always able to find further information. The displayed pieces were a mixture of historical photography and documents, videos, paintings and sculptures. The show was rather a historical one than a art focused one but I enjoyed it a lot. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of kindness by the one staff (I supposed a supervisor) at the museum. While my friend and I were forced in a rude manner to leave all our bags at the cloakroom we saw many visitors upstairs carrying around their big handbags. There were wooden boxes for measurement at the cloakroom to see if the bags were small enough. Both bags fit in but that man didn't care. I think rules should apply to all and not only to selected ones.

Very disappointed! When travelling, I prefer to go native and try local, traditional food…read more Food ok - 6/10; service 1/10; ambience/ atmosphere 2/10. Waitress more interested in giggling in kitchen with chef. Insult added to injury when unfriendly waitress tried to overcharge by short-changing me by €10 on €50 tendered for €22 bill. Rapidly repaid when challenged. Can not recommend this restaurant at all. Recommendation - avoid at all costs!

The Sony Center is an architectural wonder…read more It is located only a few yards from the former Berliner Mauer and Potsdamer Platz. There are lots of food options and they even have a Legoland Museum/Store. We came here on our first evening in der Hauptstadt. Sitting back, enjoying our meal and Berliner Brau, while watching the light show above us. Simply the best

The Sony Center was right next to our hotel so we stopped for a drink and some shopping. There is…read morean adorable bookstore inside that I highly recommend. The architecture is beautiful to see even if you don't stop for food or shopping.

Free admission. Located in the old SS headquarters. Sections of the original Berlin Wall is here…read moreand you learn the history of the building and the horrific things that occurred during this time frame. This is a sad but educational museum. The hanging displays outside will take a good 2 hours to read and digest. Make sure to find the start and work your way forward, I started at the wrong end. Then after you finish outside go inside the museum to learn more. If you don't like to read, audio tours are available. I learned a lot about Siemens and VW involvement during this era. Shocking! Bathrooms: downstairs and very clean Facility: very clean We came in the winter, it was very cold so dress appropriately.

This is one of several museums in Berlin focusing on the history leading up to, during and post the…read moreHolocaust, World War II, the Nazi atrocities committed against Jews, minorities, LGBTQ and disabled peoples. The museum is located on land that used to be a former gestapo headquarters, along a long section of the Berlin Wall still standing in the city center, now outfitted with exhibits related to the museum as well. The interior of the museum consists of a chronological installation of the rise of Nazism, the both a subversive and swift movement that resulted in mass persecution, incarceration and annihilation of millions of people. They took a lot of care to include photos, images of documents, charts and diagrams of different elements of the Nazi movement, the main perpetrators of atrocities, while also highlighting the lives of those affected, suffering, and killed. The atmosphere inside was somber, though in a way hopeful--if you visit a location like this, (hopefully) you came to respect and learn, be saddened and moved by the past, and be compelled to stand for never again allowing this to happen.* It's terrific that this museum is open 10-8pm daily, and is free of charge. It shows commitment to being accessible and sharing this important story. Audio guides available in different languages. Almost all the displays were in both German and English. Bathrooms available downstairs, there is a library and education center downstairs as well. *I hope this also moves people to take a look at what's going on in the world thru different lenses and perspectives, as there are currently many injustices and oppressive practices less publicized by or more quickly cycled out of the American media. I hope this also prompts individuals to ask whether their own beliefs and actions could result in causing prejudice, hatred or mistreatment toward others not like themselves, and be more accepting of others.