First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin.
A city of contrasts – steeped in history and yet oh, so modern, I thoroughly enjoyed Berlin. The culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city has the most impressive monuments, and yet surprisingly, also lots of green space. In fact, there are 2,500 public parks and gardens in Berlin!
If you’re into art, Berlin has a prominent art scene. You can find vibrant street art and interesting architecture most everywhere. Plus Berlin is home to 175 museums and 300 art galleries and a whole island of museums? Come ON. I put that 3 day museum pass to good use and I still ended up seeing a couple more museums on day 4.
I liked how Berlin admirably did not hide its shameful past. In fact, the WWII memorials act as a testament to those who lost their lives during the Nazi regime and as serves as a warning to us today of what can happen when hatred is allowed to come to power.
So whether you’re a history buff, art lover or diner of Michelin rated restaurants (or you just love that currywurst!), Berlin has something for everyone. There’s still so much to explore that I’ll need to come back for another visit!
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