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Once known for the wall that divided it, the city of Berlin is now a unified, cosmopolitan city, known for its architecture, museums and festivals.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Distinctive architecture, friendly people and interesting history are reasons to stay a while in this UNESCO World Heritage city on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Consider the history of these millennium-old walls and admire the works of art in these impressive ruins on a stunning riverside location.

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united and progressive Germany.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

A journey through the art and culture of nearly 6,000 years of civilization is as simple as a visit to this world heritage listed island. 

A journey through the art and culture of nearly 6,000 years of civilization is as simple as a visit to this world heritage listed island. 

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.

With its soaring sandstone walls and stunning turquoise dome, this cathedral is a highpoint in the city’s skyline and spiritual life.

Feel like royalty for a day in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, which was almost 200 years in the making.