What’s left of the Berlin Wall is one of those sites that every traveller to Berlin must see, even though it’s not exactly the most scenic location. The wall, which was constructed in 1961 and eventually demolished in 1990, was the most obvious example of the post-World War II Cold War mentality. Its length was about 155 kilometres.
Thankfully, only a few minor pieces of the wall exist today, serving as poignant reminders of the more than 70 people who perished while attempting to flee the East. A little part of the wall at the famed Checkpoint Charlie and a section at Humboldthafen in front of the Reichstag Building, where a list of the victims of the wall is located, are both still standing today.
The outstanding Berlin Wall Exhibition, which features ongoing exhibitions about the Berlin Wall, as well as the Berlin Wall Memorial, are very noteworthy.
Reichstag Building, Berlin
The Reichstag (Reichstagsgebäude), the location of Germany’s government, is once more a popular tourist destination in Berlin. Neo-Renaissance-style building erected in 1894, it was infamously destroyed by fire in 1933 and lay in ruins until being rebuilt in all its former splendour following German reunification.
The enormous Kuppel, the building’s central dome, was one modification. The choice was taken to employ glass instead of the customary wood or metal dome, turning the area into a popular tourist destination.
Visitors can take in fantastic city views from here, which are even more impressive at night. If you want to take in the view in the evening, attempt to get a seat at the on-site Rooftop Restaurant for a stunning sunset. Summer concerts and light displays look spectacular against the backdrop of the Reichstag. There are also guided tours offered in English.