Brandenburg Gate
Triumphal arch · Mitte
An iconic symbol of Berlin and Germany, representing peace and unity.
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Plan a free trip to BerlinUpdated: 2026-10-18
Berlin is a city with a rich and fascinating history, offering a unique blend of historical sites, contemporary art, and vibrant nightlife. Visit to experience its spirit of innovation alongside memories of the past, and enjoy a wide range of cultural and culinary experiences.
Things to do in Berlin include Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Reichstag Building. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An iconic symbol of Berlin and Germany, representing peace and unity.
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A long section of the former Berlin Wall, covered in artistic murals.
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The German Parliament building with a magnificent glass dome offering panoramic views.
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A world-class museum complex housing important art and archaeological collections.
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One of Berlin's most beautiful squares, surrounded by three historic buildings.
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A magnificent Baroque palace with beautiful gardens, offering a glimpse into Prussian royal life.
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A poignant memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, with a field of concrete slabs.
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Alexanderplatz square is a wide public square and a central transport hub located in Berlin's Mitte district. The square is named after the Russian Tsar Alexander I, and its name also refers to the larger neighborhood stretching from Mollstraße in the north-east to Spandauer Straße and the Rotes Rathaus in the south-west.
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An impressive cathedral with a green dome, offering great views from the balcony.
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One of Berlin's most famous museums, featuring impressive architectural reconstructions.
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The Siegessäule (Victory Column) is a Berlin monument that Heinrich Strack planned after 1864 to celebrate Prussia's victory in the Second Schleswig War against Denmark. By its inauguration in 1873, Prussia had also beaten Austria and France, and those victories inspired the addition of a bronze Victoria, 8.3 meters tall, by Friedrich Drake.
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Topography of Terror is a memorial and museum located on the site where key institutions of the Nazi regime once stood, including the Gestapo and SS headquarters. The indoor and outdoor exhibition presents photographs, documents, and testimonies detailing Nazi crimes and their mechanisms of terror.
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A fascinating museum showcasing Jewish history and culture in Germany.
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The site of Hitler's Bunker is a place of profound historical significance, inviting reflection on one of the darkest chapters in human history. Although its remnants have largely been removed, the site serves as a chilling reminder of the end of Hitler's regime and the horrors of World War II.
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Reichstag Building, Museum Island, Gendarmenmarkt, Charlottenburg Palace and 9 more. Brandenburg Gate: An iconic symbol of Berlin and Germany, representing peace and unity.
Day 1: Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Brandenburg Gate, Pergamon Museum, Bebelplatz. Day 2: Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, East Side Gallery, Alexanderplatz Apartments. Day 3: Reichstag Building, Site of Hitler’s Bunker.
Museums worth visiting in Berlin: East Side Gallery (Friedrichshain), Pergamon Museum (Mitte), Topography of Terror and Jewish Museum Berlin (Kreuzberg).
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